The part of my job that makes me feel incredibly sad and still happy

Sheldonrs · 04-21-2011, 04:49 PM

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articl...wish-trip.html

It's never easy to hear these stories but it makes me glad for what we could do for him and others like him.

wolf · 04-21-2011, 05:02 PM

Wow.

I didn't know that's what you did, shel.

Gravdigr · 04-21-2011, 05:11 PM

How many of us will be that happy in our final days?

Sheldonrs · 04-21-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

Wow.

I didn't know that's what you did, shel.

It will be 4 years in June. And these stories still mess me up for a while.

wolf · 04-21-2011, 05:28 PM

I have an understanding of what you mean, except that the lives I impacted weren't so bright with promise, most of the time.

FishHook004 · 04-21-2011, 05:29 PM

I can see why it makes u sad ... yet still happy... do you make dreams and wishes for children come true? Is that what wolf is referring to? If so, then what u do is nothing short of a miracle if you ask me.

Sheldonrs · 04-21-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

I have an understanding of what you mean, except that the lives I impacted weren't so bright with promise, most of the time.

And it's that feeling of helplessness no matter what, that makes it hard.

Sheldonrs · 04-21-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FishHook004

I can see why it makes u sad ... yet still happy... do you make dreams and wishes for children come true? Is that what wolf is referring to? If so, then what u do is nothing short of a miracle if you ask me.

I work at the national office here in Phoenix, AZ. This is where it all started 31 years ago.

classicman · 04-21-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs

And these stories still mess me up for a while.

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Originally Posted by wolf

I have an understanding of what you mean, except that the lives I impacted weren't so bright with promise, most of the time.

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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs

And it's that feeling of helplessness no matter what, that makes it hard.

Very difficult on the other side of the fence as well. Adapting to the new reality is most difficult for the entire family - especially the caregivers.

What both of you is nothing short of admirable - from my perspective.

FishHook004 · 04-21-2011, 05:35 PM

Well Wolfe said it right... wow.

eff&em · 04-21-2011, 07:08 PM

I wish my daily working life offered such a personal face to face and honest insight into people and having the chance to do things to help certain people would make me a better man. I guess saying self-gratifying is a selfish way to go about things but that's what it is. You must learn so much about, well, everything.

All I deal with is arsehole mining companies. It's almost the complete opposite. It makes you bitter, seperates you from the things that really matter.

TheMercenary · 04-21-2011, 07:45 PM

I hope he got to have Mickey at least pat his head before he went to Never Never Land....

limey · 04-22-2011, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by eff&em

... All I deal with is arsehole mining companies. It's almost the complete opposite. It makes you bitter, seperates you from the things that really matter.

[threaddrift] I wouldn't mention arsehole mining to Shel if I were you, eff&em ... jus' sayin ' [/threaddrift]

DanaC · 04-22-2011, 09:04 AM

lol @ Limey.

Thanks for sharing Sheldon. What an amazing and inspiring job you and colleagues do.

Sheldonrs · 04-22-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by limey

[threaddrift] I wouldn't mention arsehole mining to Shel if I were you, eff&em ... jus' sayin ' [/threaddrift]

Damn! I was hoping we'd get to the shaft!

04-21-2011, 04:49 PM	#1
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	The part of my job that makes me feel incredibly sad and still happy http://www.azcentral.com/news/articl...wish-trip.html It's never easy to hear these stories but it makes me glad for what we could do for him and others like him. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

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wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Wow. I didn't know that's what you did, shel. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	How many of us will be that happy in our final days? __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

04-21-2011, 05:28 PM	#5
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I have an understanding of what you mean, except that the lives I impacted weren't so bright with promise, most of the time. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

04-21-2011, 07:45 PM	#12
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	I hope he got to have Mickey at least pat his head before he went to Never Never Land.... __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

04-21-2011, 05:29 PM	#6
FishHook004 Paramour of Paradigm Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northeast Louisiana Posts: 42	I can see why it makes u sad ... yet still happy... do you make dreams and wishes for children come true? Is that what wolf is referring to? If so, then what u do is nothing short of a miracle if you ask me.

04-21-2011, 05:35 PM	#10
FishHook004 Paramour of Paradigm Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northeast Louisiana Posts: 42	Well Wolfe said it right... wow.

04-21-2011, 07:08 PM	#11
eff&em Questionist Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: trapped in a gear box.. Posts: 8	I wish my daily working life offered such a personal face to face and honest insight into people and having the chance to do things to help certain people would make me a better man. I guess saying self-gratifying is a selfish way to go about things but that's what it is. You must learn so much about, well, everything. All I deal with is arsehole mining companies. It's almost the complete opposite. It makes you bitter, seperates you from the things that really matter.

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