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A Doctor’s Dedication

Dr. James had always wanted to be a doctor. As a child, he watched his grandfather, a country doctor, care for the sick and needy in their small town. He was inspired by his grandfather’s dedication to his work and the way he treated his patients with kindness and compassion.

Years later, after completing his medical training, Dr. James became a doctor himself. He opened a small clinic in a rundown neighborhood, where many of his patients were poor and underserved. Despite the challenging conditions, Dr. James was determined to provide the best care possible to each and every patient who walked through his doors.

Day in and day out, Dr. James worked tirelessly, seeing patients from early morning until late at night. He never turned anyone away, even if they couldn’t afford to pay. He treated everyone with kindness and respect, regardless of their background or circumstances.

A young girl named Ellie came to see Dr. James. She was frail and sickly, with a persistent cough and a high fever. Dr. James examined her carefully and diagnosed her with tuberculosis, a potentially life-threatening illness. He immediately began treatment, administering antibiotics and other medications to help her fight the infection.

Over the next few weeks, Dr. James saw Ellie regularly, monitoring her progress and adjusting her treatment as needed. He also took the time to get to know her, learning about her family, her dreams, and her hopes for the future. He listened to her concerns and offered words of encouragement, always treating her with kindness and compassion.

Thanks to Dr. James’s expertise and dedication, Ellie recovered fully from her illness. She went on to finish school, graduate from college, and pursue her dreams of becoming a teacher. Throughout her life, she never forgot the kind and caring doctor who had helped her when she was sick and vulnerable.

Dr. James continued to practice medicine for many years, always treating his patients with the same level of dedication and kindness that he had shown Ellie. He knew that being a doctor was more than just a job – it was a calling, a way to make a real difference in the lives of others. And he was grateful every day for the opportunity to serve his patients with love and compassion.

~ Unknown

Mother’s Care Package

Emily lived far away from her mother when she got married. She missed her dearly, especially on special occasions like Mother’s Day. Emily wanted to do something special for her mother, but she didn’t know what to do.

Then she came up with an idea. She decided to send her mother a care package filled with things she knew her mother loved. Emily spent hours carefully selecting each item, from her mother’s favorite snacks to a new book she had been wanting to read. She even included a handwritten letter expressing her love and gratitude for all that her mother had done for her over the years.

When Emily’s mother received the package, she was overjoyed. She felt so loved and appreciated, even though her daughter was miles away. She immediately called Emily to thank her and express how much the thoughtful gift meant to her.

Her mother was so touched by the gesture that she decided to plan a surprise visit to see her daughter. When she arrived, they spent the whole weekend together, laughing, reminiscing, and making new memories. Emily’s mother felt so grateful to have such a loving daughter, and Emily felt equally grateful for her mother’s love and support.

From that day on, Emily and her mother made it a priority to stay in touch, even when they were far apart. They sent care packages, video chatted regularly, and made plans to visit each other whenever they could.

The simple act of sending a care package brought a mother and daughter even closer together, reminding them of the love and bond that they share. It’s a beautiful reminder that even the smallest gestures of love and appreciation can have a big impact on the people we care about most.

~ Unknown

Tinker Bell

In 1904, J. M. Barrie introduced the world to Peter Pan, Wendy Darling, and Tinker Bell. The story was popular with children and adults. In 1938, Walt Disney bought all the rights of the Peter Pan story and made Tinker Bell the icon of the Walt Disney Company and the symbol of the magic of Disney. Tinker Bell has also become the centerpiece of Disney Fairy movies.

Tinker Bell is more than a common fairy. Her name, Tinker Bell, has special meaning. The word Tinker means to make or repair. Many people might remember Tinker Toys. Bell is the sound of the fairy language.

In the Peter Pan stories, Tinker Bell’s purpose was to be protective, helpful and kind to Peter. She would encourage him and remind him to hold ‘lovely wonderful thoughts’. There was magic in her ‘fairy dust’ that she dispersed often.

Appearing in many plays and movies, a most memorial performance was in the movie ‘Hook’ starring Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman and Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell. The story was that Peter Pan left Neverland and became an adult, husband, and father. Unfortunately, Peter had forgotten much of the adventure and magic that he had known as a child. Captain Hook had kidnapped Peter’s children and Peter returned to Neverland to rescue his kids. Sadly, he had lost his magic and ability to fly; he was helpless in his fight with Captain Hook. True to her nature, Tinker Bell came to his aid with an important message that brought back his magic and ability to fly. Tinker Bell whispered in his ear, “If you want to fly, you have to have happy thoughts!” Peter began to think happy thoughts, rose to the occasion, and rescued his children.

The message for us all is clear; if you want to ‘fly’, you have to hold ‘happy thoughts’. Negative thinking will bring you down!

~ Loren D. Lasher