“Keeps Circling Back” [Kingdom-layer reflections on ‘Health and Wellness’ series FX/IIN]
When meeting up with client – first
Get info – good, the bad, the worst;
The more you comprehend, you’ll see
What help on earth you then, might be.Of course, there is “presenting” thing –
That’s aches and pains to you, they bring,
Or diagnosis from their Doc,
Clutched in their hand, as in they walk.But your concern is first for him
(Or her) – it’s there, you must begin,
For medics have so little time
For ‘feelings’ part, of patient kind –Or of those waiting in the wings
Supporting folks – those kith and kin
Who often have the tougher load
To carry as they forward go.So start with “person” – how they feel
’Bout that, with which they now must deal
As best they can (scant info base
Upon which they can grasp their case).Get info – formal, or en route;
Be thorough – though they’re in a loop
Of hope, despair; or worry, fear –
Stay cool inside; let mind stay clear.For you are anchor in their storm,
A listening ear, and heart that’s warm;
For, long-term, it’s their life you want
To rise up from their present swamp.And that’s your job – a team-mate be;
Some paths through tangled forest see
(You’ve taken time to learn some ways
To guide folks to life’s better days).Thanks Lord for this.
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