Merry Christmas Mr. J

I love this story. I think it is wonderful of you to share it with others. I never realized (before attempting to learn "nursing") just how many "Mr. J's" there are in the world. You truly expressed the spirit of Christmas, and much more than that, not only for him but also for everyone who reads this. Thank you.

Thank you. There are so many invisible people out there who are alone. Home health care is a real eye opener and working in a poor area made me so grateful for what I have. I have had many struggles, but never like some of the people I have cared for. I miss this kind of work terribly.

lovely story. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for sharing your "Christmas Carol". You were someone's Christmas Angel. It is these stories that make a nursing career worth it. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

I would love to not give presents to my family and just give to those in need. Might get a little push back from my family. We have toned down from years ago though.LOVE this Christmas joy you shared!

What an inspiration to us all!

What a beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!! Angels on earth!!

This story moved me to tears. During these trying times, there are so many people in a similar predicament. I myself have family members with children that can't afford to buy gifts this year. My own parents are struggling to make ends meet and Christmas gifts are not even a topic of conversation in their home. I have a very small budget for Christmas gifts this year but I remind myself and my family that we are blessed to have food, shelter and more importantly, each other. I was once a recipient of a Christmas Angel and have never forgotten it. It was a couple of years ago when I was unemployed. It was a miracle to me. I wish more people would look out for the less fortunate. The world would be a much better place for it.-NJ

amen. you touched my heart in a very big way today by posting this message. thank you, and merry christmas!

I love this story. Thank you. It warmed my heart and made me feel fortunate for what I have and the profession I chose to practice.

Thank you for your touching story. I am a nursing student, set to graduate in a few days with hospice nursing as my goal. Stories like these are the reason I know nursing (and hospice in particular) are right for me. Merry Christmas to you.

runninfool I hope that you will find hospice as rewarding as I did. There is definitely a very close nurse-patient bond in hospice. You are very lucky indeed to spend the last time on Earth with someone and to be able to make that precious time a little better.I know most of us feel that there is little we can do to help others who are less fortunate at the holidays. Sometimes it is overwhelming and we almost feel paralyzed by the thought of so many suffering at this time of year. Many of us are struggling financially also, with families to feed and bills to pay. I just have one last thought about it. Even if you cannot give money look in your closet and see if there is something you can donate- you would not believe how many do not have coats. My son had his stolen at school last year and I know many people would not have the money to get another one if that happened to them. There is always something we can give, time, money or goods. I promise you will feel better about the holiday if you make a small difference for someone else. I know writing the story down has given me an idea of something that I am going to do to help someone. I can't wait!Thanks to all who commented. I wish you all a holiday filled with love.