Library. Nurses. and Old Men.

The most amazing things happen to me when I'm at the library.

Here's the story for today:
Sitting at the table with my face buried in my chemistry book.
I felt a tap on my shoulder and I look up to an elderly man.
He smiles and asks me if I'm a student at Weber State.
I nod, and tell him yes. He asks my major and I smile, "nursing".

His face lights up and he says:
"I know what a Nurse does.
I had heart problems and was in the hospital for months.
Nurses make such a difference."

My heart melts and I am reminded why I chose this as my major.
He tells me how much a nurse can change a hospital stay,
for the better or for the worst.

I took it as a challenge to be the nurse to change the experience.
Not for the better, but for the best.

As he leaves me he tells me:
"You are a beautiful person, with a beautiful soul.
You'll make a wonderful nurse."

He thanks me for chatting,
and he leaves me back to my chemistry homework.