Happiness is Home Made!

It's Valentine's weekend and love is in the air.

I thought to myself, what fantastical, romantic thing could I do on this fine occasion?

As the fourteenth of February fell on a Saturday, and this is the only day of the week I can really work, my choice was simple.

Work!

What better way to show my family I love them than by helping to provide for us?

How could I share love with others in a more profound manner than attending to their every need while improving their health?

I did my best to make life a little nicer for my patients.

• I drew a heart on my patient's message board and wrote John Loves Allyce inside.
• I offered drinks to a patient's family and made a fresh pot of coffee for her son.
• I quickly checked blood for my coworkers and promptly helped them with their patients
• I was kind on the phone with all Dr.'s and staff and expressed thanks for all help received

By 3pm I had hung countless medications and blood transfusions. I had spent 7.5 hrs of the last 8 in direct patient care, sitting only long enough to chart absolute essentials. All of a sudden I heard the excited whispers of a coworker saying, " Over here, over here." I look up and see 3 adorable little boys dressed in red shirts. Each boy had I "Heart" Mom on their cheeks. Each boy carried a poster board sized, lovingly painted valentine for mom.

That was it, my Valentine's Day was officially perfect!

Little Brian and his Valentine Master Piece!

Lincoln had just as much fun painting himself!

Griffin had no difficulty expressing himself!

Yes, there is no question that I am loved. All of my friends at work were amazed that a husband would undertake an hour drive and finger painting with three spunky boys, just to shower their mother with love. In these tough economic times it is important to remember that Happiness really is Home Made!