“why did the Kansas city chiefs play the packers? They knew they would be beaten yet they still played. They felt that they owed something to those that looked up to them and relied on them. It’s the same with nursing. Call it pride, call it a dense of duty. But in the end we may be fighting a loosing battle, but at least we are trying.”

ohheysammie:

Sorrowing Man // City and Colour

patrickequalsme:

May 2011.

Louisiana.

Skip took this picture. I was putting baby Emma back down, she was getting fussy. I can’t wait until Nate and Amanda’s wedding.

13 days.

me neither brother, me neither

I still have an appreciation for pumpkin scented candles.

octoberism:

Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale from Stevens Point Brewery is the best pumpkin beer you will ever drink.

fuckyeahhockey:

Preseason about to start

Well hello beautiful

T-Minus 6 days:

Caesars Palace.

Five friends.

No girlfriends allowed.

Hold on tight, this may get a bit bumpy.

Doing fly work. Photo credit to Patrick Erickson.

Doing Ski Work. Photo credit to Patrick Erickson.

As my patient lay in bed surrounded by machines replacing his body’s functions, i opened his window to let him see the sun for the last time. There was a long dark night coming that he may not see it through.