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If you saw my last post, you know I am in the hospital.

Like Gilligan it was supposed to be a three hour trip.
Then it became an overnight. Then three more days, now they say 'weeks'.

Life pro tip: if you find yourself in a hospital, do not make friends with the doctors and nurses. No matter how good looking and friendly they are.
If you do, they will never let you leave.

Now, where you come in. I need ideas on how to thank my captors.

This whole thing has been a horror show for me. The only reason I have kept a shred of sanity is because of how outstanding the staff has been. They have all done more for me than I could ever ask for or expect. One doctor came back after she finished a 30 hour shift, so she could bring me her phone charger after my battery died.
She's a saint. And she's not alone. I have worked in many hospitals, and never seen such an outstanding and caring bunch.
Lots of hospital staff are good. But these ones are next level.
They hang out with me when they are on breaks.

I need to show them my gratitude. But how? I want to do more than just say thank you. I am willing to spend money.

So I came to the smartest, wisest group of people I know for ideas.
They were busy though, so now I am asking you.

I want to do something special.
Ideas?

If you saw my last post, you know I am in the hospital. Like Gilligan it was supposed to be a three hour trip. Then it became an overnight. Then three more days, now they say 'weeks'. Life pro tip: if you find yourself in a hospital, do not make friends with the doctors and nurses. No matter how good looking and friendly they are. If you do, they will never let you leave. Now, where you come in. I need ideas on how to thank my captors. This whole thing has been a horror show for me. The only reason I have kept a shred of sanity is because of how outstanding the staff has been. They have all done more for me than I could ever ask for or expect. One doctor came back after she finished a 30 hour shift, so she could bring me her phone charger after my battery died. She's a saint. And she's not alone. I have worked in many hospitals, and never seen such an outstanding and caring bunch. Lots of hospital staff are good. But these ones are next level. They hang out with me when they are on breaks. I need to show them my gratitude. But how? I want to do more than just say thank you. I am willing to spend money. So I came to the smartest, wisest group of people I know for ideas. They were busy though, so now I am asking you. I want to do something special. Ideas?

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Thanks for the detailed reply.

Money helps, but others' favorite gifts I've given to them were based more around the heart and effort surrounding it.

I couldn't agree more. Something in that idea would be best. I don't mind spending money, but I'm not trying to just throw money at it and expect it to mean something. Gifts like that are nice, but thoughtful ones mean more even when worth less.

One of the doctors is pregnant and excited about it, so maybe something for her baby.

I'll have to put some more thought into the others, or use one of the other suggestions.

Unfortunately it looks like I am going to have plenty of time to consider it.

[–] TheRedArmy 4 points (+4|-0) Edited

One of the doctors is pregnant and excited about it, so maybe something for her baby.

There you go, that's a good idea. Now you're using your whole brain. :p

Unfortunately it looks like I am going to have plenty of time to consider it.

(singing)

  • Oh, is this a blessing
  • Or is it a curse?
  • Can it get any better?
  • Does it get any worse?
  • Will it go on forever?
  • Is it over tonight?

Sorry, got Meat Loaf stuck in my head when you said that.