My wife.

[Rustyt1953]

A little while ago, I got a call from the Director of Nursing at the nursing home where Ruthie works. At first I though something might be wrong but she blurted out; "Rusty, our little Ruthie is an Angel."

I'm all ears now. She told me that at the beginning of her shift, Ruthie went in to start by checking on one of her favorite residents, George. George is a sweet, gentle 92 yo USAF vet. They were chatting when Ruthie noticed some, ever so slight, eye and lip tics. She hurriedly hit the alarm and started checking vitals. The response team rushed in and the Dr declared he was having a stroke.

They intubated him and started an IV with whatever stroke drugs they use and transported him to the hospital nearby.

George is now stable and doing fine. The DON told me that she believes that Ruthie's knowledge of stroke signals and her quick action saved his life or at least averted the damage that usually goes with it. Either way, the entire staff and the residents are heaping praise on her.

She texted me saying that she is overwhelmed with humility and joy both for her and George. She also said that she is convinced that this was affirmation of path He put her on.

I, and my family, are so consumed with pride and love that we are telling everyone we know.

That's my girl.

I think I'll keep her.

Thanks for letting me gush

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

Tell Ruthie we all love her here at The Battery Oaks!!!! You married far above your calling.

 

[les.b]

That's a great story, Rusty, and thanks for sharing it with us. You are a lucky man!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[wingriderz]

Awsom job congrats

 

[DeathGrip]

The director got it right, "Our little Ruthie is an angel".

In the business she's in, things like that make it worth while.

Prayers up for George and his family.

Thanks for being you Ruthie.

 

[rwsmith]

Don't even think.....

Don't even think of trading that one in on a newer model. Angels here on earth are pretty uncommon. My wife, the mail lady, keeps track of her older customers especially and if she sees anything not right, she checks or tells somebody. She even watches out for the dogs.

 

[Watchdog]

You've told me a few things about your lovely wife, and from those things I've deduced that you're an extremely fortunate man.

There aren't a whole bunch of people on this planet who I envy. You are one of them.

I have high hopes of seeing you both next month at the annual Curmudgeons Ball.

 

[KalamazooKid]

Awesome story. My Mom's in a family owned nursing home and I firmly believe that most of those care givers are saints. Nice job Ruthie![emoji106]


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[Faulkner]

That's a job that not just anyone can do, and it appears she does it well. You have reason to be proud.

 

[Biginge]

Thanks for sharing a great story. Rusty, you sure picked a good one. So did George.

 

[Biker Bill]

A great tale with a very happy ending Rusty!

Thanks for sharing with us and make sure you let Ruthie know how proud you are of her!

 

[snubbyfan]

Gush away, you got yourself a good one.

Many's the time my wife's made me feel like a proud papa.

 

[vonn]

There are real heroes still!

 

[okiegtrider]

Great story. Well done Ruthie...you too Rusty.

 

[Bajadoc]

She is the Model 27 of wives. The best.

 

[shouldazagged]

You had bloody well better hold onto her, Rusty.

She's a lot of skill and wonderful traits in that little bitty package. And besides, she has put up with you for so many years, it would be hell to look for another one.

In her profession observation is crucial. Clearly her skills are finely tuned.

Bravo Zulu, Ruthie!

 

[kthom]

As a very lucky man who also married a wonderful woman, all I can say is that we are blessed beyond our wildest dreams! You certainly have reason to gush! What a wonderful story to tell!!!!

 

[Targets Guy]

AF vets often have that effect on smart ladies.

 

[old bear]

Thanks for letting me gush

Rusty the two of you have every reason to gush!!
Good job by Ruthie.

 

[pmanton]

Yes indeed learn the symptoms. I sat down to chat with my wife and had difficulty with my enunciation. She instantly recognized that I was having a stroke. She had a helicopter in front of out house, and withing 90 minutes, I was in a big name Phoenix hospital getting the magic medicine. Thanks to her my damage is minimal.