這篇文章.....
我看完這篇文章的心得是...... 好偉大的一個人，自己得了cancer，可以坦然看之，並當一個義工幫助人.......。
週四那天我們所討論的就是義工，一位律師談到現在有許多退休人員或有閒之人在空閒之時就到法院去當義工，導致於以前一些配置有臨時工的單位將那些人都陸續不再聘任，使得那些人失業。有人持不同的看法，那些約聘人員本來就是較弱勢的人，義工也是因為希望服務人群.....。
都有理！！
也有人提到現在學校的義工媽媽，有的是真的希望幫助小孩，有的穿的美美的炫耀的原因比義務多，而我呢.....也是大家討論的目標之一，哈哈！我是一個姑姑，照顧著三個我弟弟的小孩，原因就不要再多說了，同時，我也是圈圈他們班上的故事媽媽，喔！不！應該說我是故事姑姑.......哈哈！
原因很簡單：這個故事姑姑可以建立孩子們的信心，這個姑姑喜歡看書、看故事也愛說，所以，當圈圈提出要求，我點頭答應了！！如此而已......
拿過義工的感謝獎狀，那種感覺是.....很開心！雖然，每個禮拜有一～二天我要早起去講故事，但，看到孩子們開心的樣子.......很值得！！
One Determined Angel
By Dorothy Rose
She looked so fragile and helpless. I was told she didn't even speak English. Olga and her family had come from Puerto Rico to receive the expert medical care that was unavailable in her own country.
I was working in the intensive care unit of our local children's hospital, as one of Olga's nurses. I couldn't help but think how frightened this little girl must feel with all those scary tubes, machines and monitors around her. When she opened her eyes, she was incredibly beautiful. Smiling back at me with big brown eyes, she spoke a universal language.
When her mother arrived early the next morning, she said to me, "My husband must return to Puerto Rico . He needs to go back to work. I'll stay here, near Olga, with her sister and brother, so she can get the medical help she needs to stay alive." As we talked, I discovered that Olga's mother was the only one in her household who spoke English.
The family had been staying at the Ronald McDonald House but would soon need to move into more permanent housing. Since they didn't have anyone else to help them set up housekeeping, I volunteered.
As I attempted to help get an apartment for Olga's family, I was told, "It's impossible. The child's mother isn't working, and the father doesn't even live in this country."
After I told this story to some of my nurse-friends, one of them contacted our local newspaper. One columnist promised he would write their story, but added, "This will be my last column of this sort. These stories just don't sell papers anymore."
That's when Becky, our determined angel, arrived. She was a vibrant, talkative and charming volunteer. We talked, and immediately she had some excellent ideas. As we concluded our conversation, she said, "Oh, by the way, I have cancer, but I'm under treatment."
Despite her condition, Becky took charge. She not only found housing for Olga and her family, but also helped with everything else they needed. I asked myself, How could this woman do so much when she has such difficulties of her own?
Becky got the children enrolled in a bilingual program and was able to find the mother a job close to home. When winter set in, Becky would go home from work, start dinner, check on the children and then call Olga's mother to see if she had a ride home from the hospital. If she didn't, Becky would bring her home.
When Olga's father returned to stay in the United States , Becky enrolled the entire family in a bilingual program and was instrumental in obtaining a job for the father. Becky and her husband even obtained a dependable used car for the family, so they could become more self-reliant.
In December, Becky asked her coworkers to adopt Olga's family for Christmas. The generosity of many volunteers provided a wonderful Christmas that year. Her kindness didn't stop there; Becky continued to do wonderful things for this family.
In April 2000, I was invited to attend the annual Jefferson Awards luncheon. Five outstanding volunteers from each state are nominated, and one is selected to represent his or her state in the national competition in Washington , DC . Not only was Becky chosen, but also she won the top award. She not only helped this family in need, but she also helped many others fight their own battles with cancer.
In 1980, Becky was diagnosed with Stage III ovarian cancer. The doctors weren't optimistic, but she was strong-willed and determined. Today, she continues to share her experiences, heartaches and triumphs. She is constantly placing the concerns and care of others before her own.
Becky is living proof that the human spirit can be remarkable, even under the most adverse conditions. Olga and her family thrive, thanks to a determined, kind-hearted woman.
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