Right now, as I write this post (in the rehab facility), there's an older gentleman, Robert**, who is being quite loud. Robert is quite upset because he's in great pain and he's convinced that the pain medication he was given isn't working. He's wandering around the 2nd floor of our facility, screaming at the head nurse to let him leave.
I briefly encountered Robert this afternoon during my occupational therapy session. During today's session, Robert was crying and carrying on (pain level) like a little baby. He wanted to just give up & go back to his room.
Robert's therapist and I eventually convinced Robert to calm down and to not give up. We learned that, at one point, Robert used to dance semi-professionally (Spanish dances only). We saw a video of him and he's really good.
I actually told Robert that he needs to get better ASAP so he can come teach us these Spanish dances!
For me, in this instance, giving up is definitely NOT an option. For those that are friends with me on Facebook, you noticed the post from yesterday about staying positive and not giving up. Robert's poor attitude today was my confirmation to NOT give up!
Today's photo is of a seemingly abandoned old house in Sussex County, NJ. I've always loved this house! ❤️💜💗💙💚
Today's photo is of a seemingly abandoned old house in Sussex County, NJ. I've always loved this house! ❤️💜💗💙💚** = Name has been changed to protect privacy.
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