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Bound

There was an end.  Sound of soft shimmers slipping  Down a dented candle stand, Clutched carefully by a rosy hand. A solemn shadow slowly settled Upon the brick, upon the metal And whispered wistful words  Meant to undo and to unsettle. “You were a princess yesterday A soul as pure as light of day But with this bloody pact we made Your soul is mine to scourge and flay.” She briskly breathed, her stomach sicker With acrid acid, quivered quicker But her eyes were still enough To catch the flames that flickered. “My soul is yours?!” Her voice had rung. “The price I paid, the deed I’ve done Was to beckon you to come. Now that you’re here, the pact is sealed Bound to me you have become. I will conquer kingdoms Drowned in blood shall be their sun With midnight moon here as my witness You and my shadow shall be one My dear shade of Demon’s Run.”

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Crime

Taking soft steps slowly Sickly lights hanging lowly On a street where she was found and lost. Looking for the one she loved most. Disappeared with no trace She wore a lipstick on her face Colored with nostalgia and rose petals Pulled, pressed, plastered and mettled With, until it was ground to gunpowder A gun was the last thing that made her feel power She pressed it to his head and said “You should have picked me in her stead I go back in space cause I can’t go back in time So what’s a bit of revenge for what should have been mine”. Took a sin and made it a crime. 

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You’re pretty. Words fall from my mouth, and vulnerability We’re both lacking in mental stability. She inhales the smoke that I breathe, Is that what you believe? The misty lights are known to deceive Wisest of men. It’s all that I know And we’re moving so slow She’s in my arms and we’re falling like snow Lifted up by the wind and thrown into the night.

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I haven’t slept in days Running through this maze From borrowed cars to airplanes With coffee stains inside my shirt and veins. You used to teach me how dream Before I became this tired machine Before you allowed to fade the gleam That shamed the dying stars. Pour me a glass of something cheap It is your company I always wish to keep Now place your head upon my shoulder And I will teach you how to sleep.

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sending “I hope you get that job” vibes to the people out here tryna get jobs

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Reblog or your mom will die in 928 seconds.

I love my mom.

I am risking nothing

I AM SORRY FOLLOWERS, I LOVE MY MOMMY

Will not risk.

sorry followers :(

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Cardiac Rehab

This week on nursing home rounds I saved Mr. J for last. I like him just fine–he’s actually pretty entertaining to talk with and is a “good patient” who is trying hard to make the most of his rehab stay. But he likes to talk a lot. So I save him some extra time so we can chat it up. I started our conversation the way I do with a lot of my nursing home folks, whom I see monthly. “So what’s new?” I asked. 

“Oh I got big news,” he said. “I joined the Lord’s family two weeks ago. I’m a church man now.”

This guy was the burliest, nastiest redneck you’d ever meet. I’m talking filthy Duck Dynasty lookin dude. Says what he wants, does what he wants, and doesn’t care who gets in the way. He told me that his whole life he avoided the church whenever possible. He didn’t like dressing up or being told he had to do to be good to get into heaven. When they had church services at the nursing home (they have them like 3 days a week) he would always head to the lobby, which is the farthest room from where the services were held. 

But he went to a service that was just gospel music because ALL of the other residents love it and encouraged him to go. He got hooked and kept going every week. He now is the first guy in the room for every service, sitting on the front row, singing hymns at the top of his voice.

He told me, “they told me being a Christian was simple. You just tell God you’re sorry for what you done and ask forgiveness and open up your heart and he comes in. And I done that. And he forgive me, I know it. But being in the Lord’s family is hard! I know God done changed me though. Because I used to didn’t care what I did or what I said, but the other day I cussed and I felt bad about it for the first time ever. And I asked God to forgive me for it and I believe he did. And now I’m trying to stop cussin.”

His seedling faith is growing already. None of his family members are churchgoers and he has resolved to make them take him to church when he goes home. I overheard him telling another resident today that he would pray for him. This guy would have cussed out someone for saying the same to him just a few weeks ago. 

One thing he told me particularly struck me. He said, “you know, doc, I prayed for one of the other fellers here to get better in the hospital and he got better and came back. And I prayed for my daughter to get a job and she finally did. But I haven’t asked the Lord to get me out of this wheelchair yet. That’s what I really want him to do and I think he can do it. He’s already changed my heart. I don’t think I really deserve for more than that. But I want him to take care of the people I love.”

I told Mr. J that if God was willing to come into his heart and forgive him and change his life, he surely would be willing to listen to his prayers for healing. But Mr. J reminded me in his statement of something I’ve done many times: I see myself as unworthy of grace, unworthy of God’s love. My years of Bible study have taught me that it’s absolutely true; that on my own I am completely unworthy. But God gives me grace and love despite my unworthiness, and I don’t have to be afraid to approach him with my needs. If he was willing to die for my sins, surely he’s willing and able to take care of my little hurts and physical needs. 

Earlier on the same day that I talked to Mr. J, I wrote in my prayer journal, “give me opportunities today to share your truth with my co-workers and my patients”. I had no idea that it would end up being the other way around.

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One of the residents I was rotating with during Family Medicine told me antivirals for influenza are only effective within 48 hours of symptom onset (most people show up to the clinic like 5 days into their illness) and it shortens the course of the disease by 14 hours, so not a drastic reduction. That’s for someone who isn’t immunocompromised or diabetic in any way.

Today in the Office...

One of my patients rapid flu test came back positive for both Influenza A and B.  Do I win something?

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What to do if you suddenly find yourself homeless

FOOD

Find your nearest food bank or mission, for food

grocery stores with free samples, bakeries + stores with day-old bread

different fast food outlets have cheaper food and will generally let you hang out for a while.

some dollar stores carry food like cans of beans or fruit

SHELTER

Sleeping at beaches during the day is a good way to avoid suspicion and harassment

sleep with your bag strapped to you, so someone can’t steal it

Some churches offer short term residence

Find your nearest homeless shelter

Look for places that are open to the public

A large dumpster near a wall can often be moved so that flipping up the lids creates an angled shelter to stay dry

HYGIENE

A membership to the YMCA is usually only 10$, which has a shower, and sometimes laundry machines and lockers.

Public libraries have bathrooms you can use

Dollar stores carry low-end soaps and deodorant etc.

Wet wipes are all purpose and a life saver

Local beaches, go for a quick swim

Some truck stops have showers you can pay for

Staying clean is the best way to prevent disease, and potentially get a job to get back on your feet

Pack 7 pairs of socks/undies, 2 outfits, and one hooded rain jacket

OTHER

first aid kit

 sunscreen

 a travel alarm clock or watch

 mylar emergency blanket

 a backpack is a must

 downgrade your cellphone to a pay as you go with top-up cards

 sleeping bag

 travel kit of toothbrush, hair brush/comb, mirror

 swiss army knife

 can opener

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hey guys, hope your skin is clear and you get a text from someone you like real soon.

also that your lunch tastes good, you find twenty dollars on the ground, and that thing coming up that you were dreading turns out not so bad

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THE OTHER FACE OF PTSD.

“22 veterans commit suicide a day. That’s 22 too many.”

I saw some things on deployment that 99% of people in this country would never see.  I came home, but I didn’t feel “home”.  My attitude changed.  My life wasn’t the same.  I would have random bursts of anger and depression for no reason.  It ruined a relationship that was once great.  She didn’t understand and wouldn’t attempt to ask what was wrong with me. 

Nobody did.

I drink everyday. I feel alone.  I need help.

Please reblog this to create awareness that 22+ veterans committing suicide each day is unacceptable.