There was never a doubt

[Ibelucky1]

 I would not go,  they have always been my friends, my extended family, rarely did I think of them as co-workers.The thought hit me as we stood graveside at one of my friends father's burial. I worked for the public health nurses and health inspectors  for 10 years and because I was doing such "a good job" I was moved to another clinic then another clinic. 4 years later I went to work somewhere else because it was getting so far. But we all still kept in touch.

We were a satellite clinic which means we were at the end of budget, supplies and staff. But those were the best years I have ever have working with these 8 women and 2 men.  We knew each others families, we knew each others hearts. We spent time away from the office together as well. Dinners that were called R & R. Rest & Relaxation. We did work well, as a team, we ran immunization clinics, physyicals for kids, and AIDS clinis, homevisits. I had been angry because I had been moved away, but ,my angry doesn't last it lingered in my mind.

Cindy's dad had passed away and she was in town, she had moved to Juneu Alaska. There was never a doubt that I would not go, I went up to her and we held each other. I stood there and turned back and there were 4 of the other nurses there also.

I stood there finally realizing that these people have loved me as well and always will.No matter where I was.  Later on, one of the guys came by as well.  

I had been so angry for moving me away from these people and now as I stood there watching Cindy give the eulogy, it hit me, really hit me the love we have as friends/family. They had been the support I needed to be able to work at the other places. I think I probably cried more than she did because 2 rows away was where my parents had been laid. The tears I shed for Cindy, were the same tears I shed for the loss of parents that loved us soo well.

There are thoughts in my head that I still haven't been able to put to words, but I know these have always been there. I have known these people for over 20 years, they were never my co-workers. I have been so blessed with wonderful friends.

[MommyAuthor]

Apr. 29, 2009 at 11:53 PM

it is a beautiful thing when you find people who genuinely care about you and when you see them it is like you never missed a moment, they always treat you with the same love a nd respect. You are blessed. Thanks for sharing...