It is a Sunday. “Sundays are for the plants.” Today, @kcharmer reminded me of one of Ebi’s (@ebi_eats @nurselifern signature pieces of wisdom. On Sundays, he watered his plants, meaning that he gave of himself to others to help and nourish them (through laughter, by listening, by caring) and acknowledged those who watered him in turn. It’s strange to mourn him, because we only chatted a few times, but in a way, Ebi felt like he could have been my cousin. He was full of light and talent. He was funny, he pushed the envelope on “professionalism” and created a safe space for others to (sometimes over)share. He should have gotten a TV show some day. So many of us were invested in him, and magically, he was invested in so many.
So today, in honor of Ebi, I hope you are watering your plants, and watering your souls, and watering the souls of others. Because, the way I see it, in the end, all we have is each other.
Rest In Peace, cuz. #ebi #nurselifern #nurse #nursing #medicine #healthcareheroes