The Sad Nurse Speaks

So sorry to hear of your double loss today. I remember you mentioning your patient when you responded to my When Nurses Cry article. Is this the same one, or another one? I know in where you work, you have to deal with many patient losses. Remember ...... Nurses can cry.......and so can cat lovers.Double hugs to you my friend.

As a former LTC nurse and a lifelong cat lover and owner you have my deepest sympathies.

Oh my dear, sweet Viva--How I wish my words could soothe your heart. What I would give to take the pain from you so, for just a moment, your spirit could quiet.As always in these situations, I find words to be desperately inadequate, falling pathetically short of the mark. How blessed your darling Katie is to have had you as her guardian, her keeper, her mom. How fortunate Evie is to have had you as someone who saw her as a person, not a number and not "just another resident"--to have had you as her advocate and a gentle listening ear.No, these words cannot heal you or dry your tears, or make you feel like the dawn will once again come clear the clouds.So for now I can only offer condolences, heartfelt understanding, and a listening ear should you ever need to avail yourself of it.Kindest regards, ~~CP~~"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." ~~Kahill Gibran~~

I am soooooo sorry, our animals provide us such a service, an abundance of the purest form of love, and hours of humor filled entertainment. We learn so much about their individual personalities, would know their bark or meow out of 500 others, and sleep so much more soundly under their intermittent watch(between snoring like crazy in my Boston's case). Team that with the death of a patient you have taken care, and it's definitely a heavy, gut-wrenching, and sad time. I am so sorry as I know there really are no words that can give comfort, but just wanted you to know I will send up a prayer! And, I don't care what anyone else believes- I believe their both free of pain, free of worry, and free to soar now- nothing to hold them back any more, in a place where all things are new- no more sickness, suffering, or fears. A place where lions lay with lambs- yeah, that's what I choose to believe. Sending Love your way!!!!

Quote from tnbutterflySo sorry to hear of your double loss today. I remember you mentioning your patient when you responded to my When Nurses Cry article. Is this the same one, or another one? I know in where you work, you have to deal with many patient losses. Remember ...... Nurses can cry.......and so can cat lovers.Double hugs to you my friend.

I'm no good with this kind of thing, and especially when not in person and over a computer. I usually don't send across the message I mean to send. So I will simply tell you that I'm sorry for your loss-Both of them. I'm sure that Katie appreciated and in her own way treasured the times shared between you and her. I'm sure of this. As for your Patient, I have no doubts that she knew that she was more than just an obstacle between you and your clock out time before going home. People know when others care about them. They always do.Again, my deepest sympathies.

Hugs, Viva.

I am so sorry for the lost of your beloved baby and patient. Your words are beautiful.

I love your writing..it is so vivid and your loss palpable. So sorry for your loss. I mourned for weeks after the loss of my cat. They become your little buddies and companions and are part of your family. It comforted me when my sister told me "You gave her a good life and a good home and you did the same and your patient was lucky to have such a wonderful group of nurses caring for her. We should all be so lucky.

I am sorry for your loss.

Thank you for sharing (((HUGS)))

I am sorry for both of your loses. It is really hard when there are deaths that you face even if you know that it is coming it is still sad when it happens. Your words made me feel what you are going through and it is both beautiful and poignant.