West Penn Angel Nurse
“Have a nice day.”
Sometimes a phrase can seem trite. This morning, it made my day.
About 6:30 a.m., I was running on Liberty Avenue near West Penn Hospital.
A nurse on her way to work was walking in front of me. She heard me coming and moved over to let me pass. As I went by, I said, “Thank you,” simply to acknowledge her kindness.
She immediately responded, “Have a nice day.”
I wasn’t expecting it. I quickly said, “You too,” as I continued running.
First, I believe nurses are angels on earth. Their kindness to people in physical and emotional need is priceless.
But there was something else about this moment. She didn’t need to say anything. She had already done the kind thing by moving over. Yet she added a simple, friendly response that stayed with me.
Be kind. It costs little and can mean a lot.