For those of you who know me away from this blog, you know I’m Jewish — heavy on the “ish.” In fact, I’m probably the number one Jewish connoisseur of bacon and baby back ribs. Heck, I’m too apathetic to even be an atheist.
But this time of year does lead you to some almost religious thoughts. I’m not a Christian, but I think there’s some wisdom from the New Testament. Come to think of it, just about every religion has a core message that boils down to “be nice.”
So, here’s my message to my EMS colleagues, whether or not you’re working on the holiday:
“I was sick and you visited me.” Matthew 25:36.
If that doesn’t sum up what being a medic is all about, I don’t know what is. Merry Christmas, y’all. (Yep, not my holiday. Doesn’t mean I can’t tell you to enjoy it anyways.)
Nice, Wesley. Very nice. Please enjoy this and every holiday.
Well said, Wes!
Well said and well received. Thank you, Wes.
Well said, sir!
Merry Christmas to you too my friend! I hope that you and yours have a great rest of the year and that you are blessed beyond measure during the coming year.
Couldn’t agree more, Thank you.
Happy holidays! I just had this conversation with my son. Perfect quote too.
Wes,
Truthfully, you are a lawyer and I think that is a prerequisite to be Jewish! Have a great Christmas and stop by our new place in Dale! Maybe we could enjoy some BBQ cooked by a Jewish person …. (I’ll buy the meat… It’s a known prerequisite…)
Well said.