Normally, when I see someone on crutches, I don't think about whatever malady is keeping them from walking without assistance. Sometimes I'll assume that they've had an accident, but I don't always think of the injury with much empathy. I can't recall ever wishing that I could take their pain, and let them go without. Thinking of it, I wish I did feel that sometimes.
In any case, whenever one of my pets is injured, I feel horrible. Seeing as I'm 23 and not married, having kids is about as far removed as having a million dollars (although I don't particularly want either); my pets are kind of like my children. I love them dearly, and appreciate them for their wonderful personalities. And, of course, I want what's best for them. When one of them is injured, I want to make them comfortable. I want to take away the pain - I wonder how it's registered in their bodies.
During the night, my family's dog hurt herself. She had woken my mom up, yelping. She woke me up with soft whimpers mixed with heavy panting. Normally I'm a pretty heavy sleeper - but I almost always hear her yips, if something's wrong. We all love her dearly... she's so sweet and smart, it hurts me to see her in pain. I felt so bad seeing her so uncomfortable this morning. I would've taken her pain, if I could have. It just makes me wonder why it is that I feel this for a dog... but when I see a person who's suffering, I just want to tell them that I hope it gets better.
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awwww I know the feeling , I hate hate hate missing animals in pain, but its a part of country living you cant always save the animal.. I mean I work in the er and its like I see these little kids come in so sick or hurting and it just wish I could take there pain away.. Good blog :) You didnt blog a lot but you always have good ones when you do. :)
@theunknowndarkness1 - thanks :) And, thankfully, my dog's feeling a bit better now... she's definitely up and around on her own more. But you're right - I bet working in the ER can be really tough!