This book was lent to me by my current landlord in Red Lake. Her son was presented in this book, but after reading his interview I kept reading from the very beginning. This book offers personal stories from nurses and breaks down their professional work into skills and experiences gained in the field. However, the introduction what grabbed me the most. And here it is...
Anyway
People are unreasonable, illogical, self-centered
Love them anyway
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives
Do good anyway
If you are successful, you win false friends and true enemies
Succeed anyway
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow
Do good anyway
Honesty and frankness will make you vulnerable
But be honest and frank anyway
People love underdogs, but follow only topdogs
Follow some underdogs anyway
People really need help, but may attack you if you help them
Help people anyway
Give the world the best that you have and you may get kicked in the
Teeth
But give the world the best you have anyway.
-Author unknown
Found hanging in the lobby of one of the orphanages where Mother Teresa ministered
This is probably the best summary of what I consider as my life and professional philosophy, but there is much more that needs to be done. I have a long journey ahead of me.
How does this poem make you feel, regardless if you are a nurse, in the health care field, or something completely different. I am curious to hear from you all.
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Monday, April 2, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
A Road Trip to Red Lake with the Mares'
Soon after accepting a post with the Red Lake Family Health Team, mom, dad, and I got planning a road trip to northern Ontario. Never before I or anyone from my family has been as far north in the province, so our imaginations were running wild when discussing what we were expecting to see on this journey. Moose, beavers, and northern lights were the top three hopes to capture with photography. Snow and cold was expected during our northern drive, so when we were experiencing sunny and warm conditions it made us smile from ear to ear.
Downtown, Red Lake
(in the distance you can see the 'ice road' on the lake)
Our journey from Guelph to Red Lake
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The Big Nickle, Sudbury, Ontario
Bushplane Museum, Sault St Marie, Ontario
After a 13 hour drive from Guelph, we stopped for a sleep in Wawa, Ontario.
We saw 2 deers just outside of Thunder Bay, Ontario, but still no moose.
Kakabeka Falls, Ontario
...and after approximately 28 hours of driving, we arrived to Red Lake, Ontario
The 'ice road' on Red Lake
The Giant Colon - March is colon cancer awareness month !!!
During our journey, as Murphy's law suggests, we did not see moose nor beavers. But the northern lights did come out for us the last night mom and dad stayed with me, as they were planning to drive home the very next day. One lucky night, only a 30 minute show. What a spectacular nature show!
Mom and Dad hit the road nice and early on Wednesday morning. The house, where I am staying currently, became silent and empty. And it stayed this way for an entire week. Next week I start work, and looking forward to meeting the staff at RLFHT.
Cheers for now,
R :-)
Sunday, March 18, 2012
DnR's final days in Cape Town - November 23-28, 2011
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Cape Town for the final days
Once back in Cape Town, we were ready to relax and enjoy our last few days in this magical city. In the back of my conscience I was preparing for my departure and having to say good-bye to many people within a few days now. I preferred to be resting and doing little, however, I also wanted to visit dear friends. Dan and I stayed at the backpackers where my South African adventures began back in May, at the Green Eli in Observatory. It was the first place I stayed and now, it was also my last. The owner had been a dear friend to me, witnessing a few rugby games together. We thanked him for the help with the car rental and explained our amazing trip along the SA coast.
To meet with everyone, we suggested sharing a few meals out. My favourite Ethiopen place with Heidi, Dan experienced Masala on Long St. with my colleagues, and of course the Royale Eatery, to share a few.
On our spare days we visited the Zapiro exhibit presenting his work on Madiba, District 6 museum, and by chance we made it to Charly's bakery (completely unplanned snack for us). Some of these places I have waited 6 months to visit.
Lastly, Thursday and Friday was spent conquering 2 very important activities left on our list of things to do:
1) a wine tour and
2) shark-cage diving
To be honest, I wasn't looking forward to visiting with sharks (even when surfing I wish to see none), but "When in Rome" as Dan always says. So, to get it done and over with, Thursday morning at 8am, we were off to Gransbaai to see some great white sharks! Blogging about it retrospectively, I still can't believe that I went through with this. So here are the pictures to prove it all.
As the sun was setting on our drive home, it presented us with some breathtaking scenery.
View Shark diving at Gans Bay, Western Cape, South Africa in a larger map
Firday's Wine tour
On a warm and sunny day, once again, at a 7 am start, we were picked up just outside the Eli for our day long wine tour. I imagined that we would visit 3, but I think by the end of the day we managed to visit 4 or 5 wineries. All delicious, but my favorite has to be Fareview :-)
Enjoy these very last images from South Africa!
View Wine tour, Western Cape, South Africa in a larger map
November 27, 2011 - Dan's turn to fly home; however, A lesson on flying home at midnight will explain why I would be flying a day later. Never a dull moment for Renata :-)
We have come to the end of DnR's journey through South Africa. South Africa (and to all my dear friends), Thank you for a wonderful experience, and see you soon, I will promise you that !
R :-)
Cape Town for the final days
Once back in Cape Town, we were ready to relax and enjoy our last few days in this magical city. In the back of my conscience I was preparing for my departure and having to say good-bye to many people within a few days now. I preferred to be resting and doing little, however, I also wanted to visit dear friends. Dan and I stayed at the backpackers where my South African adventures began back in May, at the Green Eli in Observatory. It was the first place I stayed and now, it was also my last. The owner had been a dear friend to me, witnessing a few rugby games together. We thanked him for the help with the car rental and explained our amazing trip along the SA coast.
To meet with everyone, we suggested sharing a few meals out. My favourite Ethiopen place with Heidi, Dan experienced Masala on Long St. with my colleagues, and of course the Royale Eatery, to share a few.
On our spare days we visited the Zapiro exhibit presenting his work on Madiba, District 6 museum, and by chance we made it to Charly's bakery (completely unplanned snack for us). Some of these places I have waited 6 months to visit.
Lastly, Thursday and Friday was spent conquering 2 very important activities left on our list of things to do:
1) a wine tour and
2) shark-cage diving
To be honest, I wasn't looking forward to visiting with sharks (even when surfing I wish to see none), but "When in Rome" as Dan always says. So, to get it done and over with, Thursday morning at 8am, we were off to Gransbaai to see some great white sharks! Blogging about it retrospectively, I still can't believe that I went through with this. So here are the pictures to prove it all.
As the sun was setting on our drive home, it presented us with some breathtaking scenery.
View Shark diving at Gans Bay, Western Cape, South Africa in a larger map
Firday's Wine tour
On a warm and sunny day, once again, at a 7 am start, we were picked up just outside the Eli for our day long wine tour. I imagined that we would visit 3, but I think by the end of the day we managed to visit 4 or 5 wineries. All delicious, but my favorite has to be Fareview :-)
Enjoy these very last images from South Africa!
View Wine tour, Western Cape, South Africa in a larger map
November 27, 2011 - Dan's turn to fly home; however, A lesson on flying home at midnight will explain why I would be flying a day later. Never a dull moment for Renata :-)
We have come to the end of DnR's journey through South Africa. South Africa (and to all my dear friends), Thank you for a wonderful experience, and see you soon, I will promise you that !
R :-)
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