Yesterday, at the eye doctor's, I realized how much I appreciate the staff. I resolved to tell my doctor and did. I said how empathetic, kind, intelligent and skillful they all were. He replied that maybe he was the right person to tell, because he's in charge of firing employees for the four doctors. I laughed and said I didn't want him to fire any of them, they were terrific.
And it's true that their sensitivity helps so much. We are all in there because we fear losing or have lost all or some of our sight. It's scary stuff. Yesterday there was a young man accompanied by three relatives. He had a huge bandage on one eye and was being supported on either side by his companions. I surmised he'd had an accident. I prayed for him. The kindness and gentleness of the staff comforts and soothes us.
The young woman who took my laser scan in my bad eye asked me if I worked and I told her I'd retired from teaching and was enjoying being a student instead. She asked what kind of classes and I mentioned some film classes I've taken. She asked for recommendations and I gave her two. I deeply appreciated her interest and it made me feel like a human being instead of a patient.
I'm so happy I expressed gratitude to everyone in the office, and on the way out I wished them a happy 4th. Wherever the opportunity arises to tell someone you appreciate them, make the effort. You will feel better.
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