The operating room is cold, sterile, and uninviting. Often, just before a patient is 'drifted off to sleep' for a surgical procedure, we encourage them to make themselves a bit more comfortable--- if only in their mind. Recently, a young college football player was in my care and I said something like, "Pick out a good dream to have."
Anesthesia added as they pushed propofol, "Are you going to the Bahamas, or some place warm?"
"Nah." His lips rose into a gritty smirk, his eyes started to roll back, and he whispered (as if riding into the sunset that very moment), "I'm headed out West."
Made my day.
Showing posts with label Idaho. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Idaho. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Saturday, January 5, 2013
I miss my mountains
I bought this print at the DI in Idaho for $3, intending to use the frame for some kind of project. Amazingly, it made the cross-country trip to NY (and I'm very glad, as similar finds are few and far between and cost more like $20 here). This isn't the best photo, but a month ago I free-handed a John Muir quote onto it and hung it in 'the brunch nook'. I love it. Who knew I'd use the print, too?! I'm growing to appreciate the scenery around Rochester, but I miss my Idaho mountains.
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