Today being St. Patrick's Day, everyone is Irish. It brings smiles to faces and a breath of fresh air to spring. Our therapy dogs even come in with something green on and for a Monday, it is not a bad way to get through the day. I had to laugh to myself this morning as I came to work and saw a Full Moon and for us in the medical field, that always lends itself to some added confusion and happenings. There is something reassuring in knowing that we will have boiled dinner tonight and that traditions continue. Now I am not a beer drinker and I will readily admit that the green beer would entice me even less but again it has broken the winter spell for today and maybe it is just me, but it seems like more people are smiling. I have found over the years that it is not the big things that make such a huge difference in our lives but the little things that give our lives meaning. Just someone that sends a note and lets you know how you helped or maybe the heartfelt thanks when someone delivered a meal to your own family in a much needed time. I am not a big government person and that is not even talking politics, it just means that if we reach out and help someone else everyday in some small way that you get back what you give two fold and we all feel better in the end. I love paying for the guy behind me in the drive through lane. These random acts are what truly contribute to a happier, healthier lifestyle. So, When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.... it is contag
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AuthorMy name is Sue Kilburn and I am a clinical nurse breast cancer educator at the Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Archives
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