Keeping Things in Perspective
The following is a rhyme I wrote for the employees of the hospital where I work. I would like to share it with you at this time.
“THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS”
‘Twas the day after Christmas
And all through the house,
There were patients and families—
Some children, some a spouse.
They’d come to HRH to visit or stay
Because some illness had come their family’s way.
There were others in the house by some sort of quirk,
Some housekeepers, some nurses, other caregivers — they came to work.
They were there after the holiday to live Christmas cheer,
Some traveled a distance, some resided near.
This place where healing, compassion and caring are real —
People working together to help the hurting feel
A sense of relief from their aches and their pain
Helping the ailing their strength to regain.
All these folks assembled in one special little spot
Not real significant, only a global village dot.
Not unlike that stable long ago,
This HRH family will continue to grow
And live in the spirit that helps the hurting to know
That even in pain there are those who care
And are willing to help other’s burdens to bear.
On this day after Christmas
And all through this house,
May the spirit of the holidays
Be shown through your life in your own special way.
Blessings to all this holiday season.
Ben Keckler
12.26.08
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