r/randomactsofkindness • u/Few-Meaning7207 • 17d ago

Story Strangers in the Emergency waiting room...........

I recently spent some time in an emergency waiting room and over heard a lady who had been waiting her turn to be seen for an extended period of time, 4+ hrs. Within the time I was there she began to have an emtional break down. The amount of pain and frustration she was in was felt throuout the waiting area.

I was there for post op neck fusion possible issue and wasn't able to see the lady or what I heard next....

The room became quiet all of a sudden I head a very kind man's voice reassuring her and letting her know that he will be there for her for as long as she needs. He was also there to be seen. He was able to bring calmness not only to this poor lady who previously sat there alone and felt forgotten but the entire room.

This helped restored my hope in humanity.

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u/NicolleL 17d ago

I hope they were able to help you and that you will be on the mend soon! ❤️‍🩹

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u/Few-Meaning7207 17d ago

Awe, thanks. Everything turned out great, and I got teased that a pug put me in the ER.

I thought my pug was going to hit the incision site, and I naturally jerked my head away and heard a pop with extra pain.

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u/sessiestax 15d ago

I’ve had a neck infusion, yes, keeping dogs calm and away from the surgical site (when at least mine) treat me like part of the furniture to crawl over. Up next is a hysterectomy and my biggest worry is my velcro chihuahua slamming into my stomach.

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u/Few-Meaning7207 15d ago

I absolutely feel like their jungle gym at times. Never realized how close they got to that area of my neck until now. I hope you've since recovered and all is well!