Want a Free Enema?

This weekend was the Home and Garden show at the Western Park. I actually had a ball being there. I had a helper so I was able to leave and take care of the kids and I had a special friend watch my kids for a few hours on Friday.

I was lucky enough to be next to the Uintah Care Center booth. I've met these girls before; one of them had a purse party a while back and I enjoyed them very much then, too. But these gals kept me laughing the whole time. The first day, they were having people guess how many bandaids were in the catheter bag--if you win you got to keep the catheter bag, too! They also had a game of golf. If you got a hole in one they would give you a free enema kit. Day two: they were having people register for a free night's stay at the care center. It was hilarious to watch people's faces as they had just walked by 5 booths asking them to register for a free weekend or whatever at some resort. The look on their faces as it dawned on them what they were saying. Most people thought it was hilarious.

The thing that really struck me, though, is their job is a tough one. There is no way I have the stomach to do what they do. They are so wonderful to their patients; I know because one of them was my grandma and another was my great aunt. Both of the ladies at the booth have specific memories of my loved ones and that means so much to me. They believe in the importance of their work and they are able to keep their sense of humor about them. I have no doubt they bring much joy to the lives of those people in the care center and I have so much respect for people who can do those tough jobs.

Thank you girls for teaching me a valuable lesson about love, life and laughing along the way. I hope to be next to you every year!!