Things to Do
Two patients in the aftermath of the hurricane both had problems with perspective, and both produced the exact same quote.
The first had suffered a minor laceration and was in a big hurry to get back to her un-air-conditioned powerless home.
"How long is this going to take? I've got things I need to do."
Yeah, I had a few things I needed to do too, but instead I came to work on my day off so you could get on with your life just a little bit sooner. You're welcome. And no, I don't think I can get a plastic surgeon to come put three stitches in your leg, sorry.
The second patient appeared to have suffered a stroke earlier in the day, but she refused admission. She also had some things she needed to do. I hope she finished them all.
The first had suffered a minor laceration and was in a big hurry to get back to her un-air-conditioned powerless home.
"How long is this going to take? I've got things I need to do."
Yeah, I had a few things I needed to do too, but instead I came to work on my day off so you could get on with your life just a little bit sooner. You're welcome. And no, I don't think I can get a plastic surgeon to come put three stitches in your leg, sorry.
The second patient appeared to have suffered a stroke earlier in the day, but she refused admission. She also had some things she needed to do. I hope she finished them all.
Labels: hurricane, perspective, time
posted by scalpel at 12:31 AM
4 Comments:
Oh for crap sake. Well, from a NY'er, thanks for helping out on your day off.
In this world, there are things, more or less, waiting for us to do, and life is so short that we seem always in a hurry to do things that we are obliged to do. It is a painful situation, and we have to take it whether we like it or not.
tell them that the next "thing " to do on their list would be to plan a burial or cremation for themselves, first and foremost ! LOL Stacy......
Have them sign a waiver and let natural selection work itself out.
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