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Monday, December 8, 2008
Obama: No one 'more qualified' than Shinseki to head VA - CNN.com
Obama: No one 'more qualified' than Shinseki to head VA - CNN.com
On November 20th, 1995, I was hired for my first "real job" as an RN. The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (mouthful isn't it?) would be my place of employment for the next 10-plus years.
There's something special about a VA hospital. I think it's the camaraderie among the patients. They all have something in common....they served! Getting to know these guys and gals through my tenure at the Cleveland VA is something I'll always cherish and was one of the things I missed the most when I left to stay at home to nurture my children and my entrepreneurial spirit.
It's been just a bit shy of three years since I stepped away and many of the memories have faded a bit...but the recollection of an overwhelming sense of gratitude is just as strong...not only my gratitude for all they have done, but the gratitude the Veterans themselves have for the system that vowed to take care of them.
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2 comments:
Hi luv! Just wanted to say hey... Can you believe it's been three years since you stepped away to re-create your life? :) Hawk's dad is most grateful for the support services of the VA here, I know... anyway... lots of miracles to you!!!
me
-k
Hello my friend....
Thanks for stopping by. You really know how to make a newbie blogger feel all warm & fuzzy inside.....
No, I can't believe it's been 3 years....time flew faster than ever..
Glad to hear Hawk's dad is pleased with the services he's receiving...
Of course there are improvements that can be made (as with just about anything)...but I have great expectations in '09!
I just got a "hello" from a patient I knew through a friend....ahhhh, more warm fuzzies...
toodles my luv
& thanks again!
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