On Feb. 22, I had the fortune or misfortune to spend seven days at the Shuswap General Spa for sick peoples. Some kind soul passed onto me a good dose of pneumonia.
So, while languishing in this health spa I had plenty of time to contemplate the end of life for the human being. It takes a very special person to be a nurse and 99 per cent of these ladies are special – a gentle touch, a smile, even after a long busy day. I had two very special angels – Bonnita and Meagan. Meagan is in her final month of training and Bonnita is her mentor. I could see angels’ wings sprouting. These two were a great pair even at 4 a.m., a gentle touch on the shoulder, “it’s time for your medication” and a smile. There are others in the emergency ward that have wings as well, but I didn’t get to know them, as I would have these ladies for one shift. I also have to thank the kitchen staff for the wonderful meals they serve. We got a comment slip with every meal and I always filled mine out and tried to inject some humor. I looked forward to these notes. I never thought I would ever say hospital food was good, but if you get food like that at home, you can thank your lucky stars.
I must say a big thank you to all the staff at this special spa, but it is also nice to be dumped back on your poor unsuspecting wife, who has to take you back because she loves you. It’s wonderful to be home.
I know there is a God, because there are angels.
Edward Balazs
