"Three shall be the number thou shall count..."
Needing a daily injection and regular blood tests, I had to find a home nurse. Thanks to our local pharmacist, Marie found a fantastic team: there are three of them, each with their own personality and way of doing things. Simply put, I can't thank them enough. In order of appearance as the days went by, here they are:
Gaëlle
She was the one who, at the beginning (and not just at the beginning), helped me get organized, knowing what a mess it can be for a guy who has never really had much to do with the medical world. Marie finds her radiant, and it's true that she can change the atmosphere of a room just by walking into it. She's always in a good mood, optimistic, and full of energy. She's athletic and finished her first Paris marathon in a very respectable time. She often runs up our three flights of stairs before we even have time to unlock the door. Our lifestyles couldn't be more different: she's fast-paced, sporty, and cheerful, while I, especially at 8 a.m. without breakfast, am in slow motion both physically and mentally. I don't practice any sports and generally need two hours to fully wake up. But it works out well. She does her best not to overwhelm me with questions, and I do my best to be, if not friendly, at least attentive. Long story short, she was quickly accepted into the family.
Audrey
With her, it's different, more gradual. Audrey is a discreet person who, at first glance, might seem distant, like “I do my job and I'm out of here.” Over time, you realize that she pays close attention to her patients, and you're sometimes surprised that she remembers this or that detail. In fact, she's just as efficient, attentive, and professional as she seemed reserved at first. She's worth getting to know, even in 10-minute increments. Her pace also seems less rushed (even though all three of them work at about the same speed), and she has a kind of calmness that suits my “morning grogginess.” She's another one I've adopted.
Adeline
She comes from Guadeloupe, and I recognized her accent the first time she visited. She's the one I see the least, but she was also the one who was there during my “disaster episode” and who, with a comforting gesture, gave me the impetus to start a process (taxi, emergency room, waiting, treatment, ambulance, etc.) that I knew would be long and painful while I was already at the bottom of my strength. For that alone, I'm glad to know her. At first, she seemed a little less focused on work than the other two, but that was just an appearance: all three of them are equally reliable.
Three outstanding young women for whom commitment, caring for others, and professionalism are not just empty words. They live these values every day, 365 days a year, even on Sundays and public holidays. They have my deepest respect and gratitude.
