My body is exhausted. Every muscle hurts. My heart is heavy as are the hearts of my colleagues and my community. I have been given so much support and I am overwhelmed by the wonderful words that so many people have so graciously said to me. I know it isn't just lip service; they truly care. The truth is that I don't feel like I deserve all the praise. I didn't do anything. I just saw some terrible things and did what I could; we did what we all could which didn't seem like much to any of us. After a very difficult day, I am re-posting this video. You may not enjoy it but I am posting it for me and for my brave colleagues who did all they could and who all feel like we didn't do much.
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I feel like I want to hug you. I could never do your job, even if you don't think you are extraordinary or a hero or whatever, you still do a job that takes a certain something.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rachael and I will take that hug, even if it is a cyber-hug!!
ReplyDeleteI have a hug for you too! And as someone who is alive today because of emergency crews, I can tell you that you are so, so important and loved! Every time I see an ambulance go by, I say a prayer for the people involved--there might be days that don't feel as successful as others, but you are part of miracles all the time. I can't even tell you how much I admire you and others like you!
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Carla, thank you for sharing this with me today. Thank God you pulled through whatever tragedy hit you! I know there are some times when I do make a difference and that is why I continue to do this. I also know that there are some people I can't help and usually, I am okay with that. This particular call is different. We couldn't do anything at all, we never had the chance to do anything and yet...
ReplyDeleteOh honey! I have a big ol' virtual hug for you too! I don't know how you do what you do. Even just reading about it I get all verclempt. Every time you get a call you are making a difference. Your presence, your touch, your voice all touch someone inside whatever tragic circumstance you are called into. You are all only human and can only do so much--and even if that "much" is small, it still impacts others. You are a wonderful heart in this world.
ReplyDeleteI don't ever want to hear you sell yourself short! *hug*
Thank you, Angelia! I appreciate the hugs and will take them any time!!!!
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