"Ms. Gladys" just wanted you all to know that there's a brand new employee who has just entered her program. The new employee name: "Sawyer Ashe" ~ now working in the colonoscopy clinic. "Sawyer Ashe" was previously employed by a crematory center, having tunnel vision yet a desire to be around a more lively group of people and shed more light on the subject. "Sawyer Ashe" is excited at the opportunity to see things through a different light and is excited about joining our program....things are already "looking up!"
A SURPRISE appearance was made by "Ms Gladys" last evening following a terrific LIFT event (Ladies In Fellowship Together). The evening was filled with wonderful music, the message delivered by Denise Price Thomas was "Mirror Mirror on the Wall...Who Am I After All?" and then......after a quick and secret change of character (and clothing) "Ms Gladys" stole the mic. Smiles were contagious all over the room of 283 women...which was a sell out! Thank you, First Baptist Church, Clover, SC for the invitation. This was a terrific, well planned event! Ladies came from "all around" (some of US are more around than others). It was truly an awesome night.
I'm "Gladys Friday" and hope you are too. Enjoy your weekend.....in JOY!
To schedule Denise Price Thomas (or "Ms Gladys") for your business conference, women's retreat, professional staff training:
denisepricethomas@gmail.com
704-747-8699
www.denisepricethomas.com
Friday, July 20, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
My....things sure have changed!
True Story as told by Denise ~ ("Gladys" boss)
It's hard to believe that 41 years ago today I received a most beautiful gift, a brown eyed little baby girl with a beautiful smile, delivering enough love to overflow my heart. Of course, things were a little different "back then!" I, along side my Mother and my sister arrived at the hospital early morning July 12....suitcase in hand. Upon check-in, the receptionist took my suitcase and me....ONLY me to the elevator. I asked if my Mother and sister could go with me......and her response was, "No mam" Oh no! You see, I really knew nothing about birthing babies! But I would soon find out first hand. I was taken to the "ward" where there were 7 filled beds and one empty....BINGO! That must be mine.
She sat my suitcase down and gave me a gown, one I had never seen. It must have been a "second" because it wasn't even sewn in the back. Oh well, I've never been a whiner or one to complain so I just put it on like she said....with a smile.
I asked why those other ladies were so loud.....she said, "oh, they are just having babies....you will be loud soon!" At that moment, I promised myself I would NOT be loud....so when that time came, I placed a pillow over my head....and no one heard my loudness.
THEN.....here comes another nurse.....razor in hand?!??!? OH MY! I had no idea the barber shop visited your room, did you? (BTW ~ a shave and a haircut for 2 cents is not true, even "back then") And then.....the nurse came back in with this bag filled with warm water....yep! You guessed it! I thought I was a little young for a colonoscopy but again, "I knew nothing about birthing babies!"
After many many hours.....I was given another gown and the opportunity to go down the hall to see my family. I put the gown on and off I went....only to fill the hand of the nurse grab me and drag me back....telling me to turn THAT gown around so that it would cover what the other one didn't. I knew there was a draft!!
Well, the next day.....I had a beautiful baby girl....my brand new bundle of pride and joy....and I thought everything was going great....UNTIL....."SERGEANT NURSE" walked into my room and said, "ROLL OVER, I GOTTA GIVE YOU A SHOT!" ~ I asked what the shot was for. She said, "TO DRY UP YOUR MILK!" and I said....."I've been here since yesterday, I've had a baby....I haven't had anything to eat or drink, not even milk....I've had no milk, I promise! " I was given the shot anyway!
Right then, my nurse, her eyes did roll
I am certain of the story she must have told
Of a day not so long ago
And a beautiful baby girl and her mom only sixteen years old
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my "little girl" today ~ reflecting on the song that I sang to her: "On the day that you were born the angels got together....and decided to create a dream come true" How proud I am of you! I love you Julie ~
July events:
LIFT ~ Ladies In Fellowship Together ~ Clover, SC
"Mirror Mirror On The Wall....Who AM I After All?"
MEDAC ~ Urgent Care Facilities Wilmington, NC
Kiser Center ~ Bessemer City, NC
Professional Polish Project
Motivational Makeover for the Medical Practice
Comments about Denise:
"Denise is a previous practice administrator that has "been there" in almost every situation"
"A very strong woman! Thank you for your honesty"
"You gave us great information laced with great humor"
"Denise is very encouraging and really does make a difference"
"I wish I could be around you every day!"
www.denisepricethomas.com
denisepricethomas@gmail.com
704-747-8699
It's hard to believe that 41 years ago today I received a most beautiful gift, a brown eyed little baby girl with a beautiful smile, delivering enough love to overflow my heart. Of course, things were a little different "back then!" I, along side my Mother and my sister arrived at the hospital early morning July 12....suitcase in hand. Upon check-in, the receptionist took my suitcase and me....ONLY me to the elevator. I asked if my Mother and sister could go with me......and her response was, "No mam" Oh no! You see, I really knew nothing about birthing babies! But I would soon find out first hand. I was taken to the "ward" where there were 7 filled beds and one empty....BINGO! That must be mine.
She sat my suitcase down and gave me a gown, one I had never seen. It must have been a "second" because it wasn't even sewn in the back. Oh well, I've never been a whiner or one to complain so I just put it on like she said....with a smile.
I asked why those other ladies were so loud.....she said, "oh, they are just having babies....you will be loud soon!" At that moment, I promised myself I would NOT be loud....so when that time came, I placed a pillow over my head....and no one heard my loudness.
THEN.....here comes another nurse.....razor in hand?!??!? OH MY! I had no idea the barber shop visited your room, did you? (BTW ~ a shave and a haircut for 2 cents is not true, even "back then") And then.....the nurse came back in with this bag filled with warm water....yep! You guessed it! I thought I was a little young for a colonoscopy but again, "I knew nothing about birthing babies!"
After many many hours.....I was given another gown and the opportunity to go down the hall to see my family. I put the gown on and off I went....only to fill the hand of the nurse grab me and drag me back....telling me to turn THAT gown around so that it would cover what the other one didn't. I knew there was a draft!!
Well, the next day.....I had a beautiful baby girl....my brand new bundle of pride and joy....and I thought everything was going great....UNTIL....."SERGEANT NURSE" walked into my room and said, "ROLL OVER, I GOTTA GIVE YOU A SHOT!" ~ I asked what the shot was for. She said, "TO DRY UP YOUR MILK!" and I said....."I've been here since yesterday, I've had a baby....I haven't had anything to eat or drink, not even milk....I've had no milk, I promise! " I was given the shot anyway!
Right then, my nurse, her eyes did roll
I am certain of the story she must have told
Of a day not so long ago
And a beautiful baby girl and her mom only sixteen years old
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my "little girl" today ~ reflecting on the song that I sang to her: "On the day that you were born the angels got together....and decided to create a dream come true" How proud I am of you! I love you Julie ~
July events:
LIFT ~ Ladies In Fellowship Together ~ Clover, SC
"Mirror Mirror On The Wall....Who AM I After All?"
MEDAC ~ Urgent Care Facilities Wilmington, NC
Kiser Center ~ Bessemer City, NC
Professional Polish Project
Motivational Makeover for the Medical Practice
Comments about Denise:
"Denise is a previous practice administrator that has "been there" in almost every situation"
"A very strong woman! Thank you for your honesty"
"You gave us great information laced with great humor"
"Denise is very encouraging and really does make a difference"
"I wish I could be around you every day!"
www.denisepricethomas.com
denisepricethomas@gmail.com
704-747-8699
Friday, July 6, 2012
HOME
Dedicated to my Mother ~ Happy 90th Birthday today!
~ Home ~
She looks at me with her
soft blue eyes
It seems as if she is
asking me why
I'm unsure of the place in
her mind she is in
She's uncertain of how her
day has been
Wherever she is, I pretend
to be there
So I play right along and
she knows I care
She smiles with grandchildren
and the great grands
She thinks everything’s
“new” over and over again
Like a wave in the ocean,
fading out to the sea
Sometimes coming closer,
sometimes farther from me
The Mother that held me tightly
in her arms
Today I must protect her
from all harm
I watch her as she walks
back into her room
Making sure she gets
there, I cannot assume
I know I will miss her
when He takes her home some day
But thankful for the
opportunity that I was given to say
"Thank you Mother for
yours and Daddy's love
And for making sure I knew
about Our Father up above"
The greatest gifts that
parents can possibly give
Are to teach and to show
their children the Christian way to live
I am so blessed to have
the years that I've had
"I sure picked the
bestest!" I would always say to Dad
She's packing up her
things again, she's going back home
It's HER Mother she wants,
so she begins to roam
The home she is longing
for is that heavenly one
To be with her loved ones,
God, The Father & The Son
In honor of Louise N.
Price ~ My Mother who has dementia
Written by: Denise Price
Thomas
I am so thankful for our loving
family, friends and her many caregivers.
These are very special
people with a true compassion for others.
God Bless You All.
Denise Price Thomas
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