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Every spring when the tulips push through the sod and burst into bloom, I remember a conversation I had with my children several years ago. We planted tulip bulbs in the fall, and a few weeks later, one of the children asked, “Why are the flowers not coming up?” They expected to see quick results….
My stressful day in ICU was about to become even more stressful. My patient was dying. The doctors, who are taught to help their patients live, had reckoned with the fact that it was just a matter of time. I realized my biggest problem was not the patient or the doctors. My biggest problem was…
Tucked inside the folded newspaper with the pile of bills and junk mail in our mailbox was a small 3 x 5 envelope. Addressed to Dave, I thought it was probably a note of appreciation. He gets those sometimes from satisfied customers. Occasionally, we receive notes of thanks from folks with whom we’ve shared casseroles…
One of the most important lessons I learned about being great came at the end of a day of work, and it was taught by a co-worker who never called herself Christian. She had a handle on being a servant, and she modeled it. In doing so, she became great. It had been one of…
Teamwork in front-yard football Teamwork. I watched it happen in my front yard. “It sure was fun having you on my team,” I told my daughter as we headed back to the house. We had just finished a Sunday afternoon football game in the front yard. “Yes, Mama,” my five-year-old replied. “It was good I…
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