{"id":7108,"date":"2024-05-01T15:28:40","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T19:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/?p=7108"},"modified":"2024-05-01T15:28:40","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T19:28:40","slug":"of-givers-and-receivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/of-givers-and-receivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Of Givers and Receivers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A patient writes to Ezer Mizion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/pr-file.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"132\" height=\"102\" src=\"http:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/pr-file.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3107\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know what and who you are? Let me tell you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am lying in Shaare Zedek hospital in bed with unexpected difficulties &#8211; I broke my hip joint and my pelvis in a serious fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am all alone in the world with no family. People I do not know, come to visit me and help me pass the time in my pain, and lift my spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where in the world did you hear of such a reality of kind people who truly care, of people who see others like me, in a difficult situation, and are compassionate and take the initiative to bring visitors to entertain and cheer up patients who are in tough, painful spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who don&#8217;t know anyone, are alone and lonely! Ezer Mizion! You have turned the world around for me with unfailing grace. May Hashem fulfill all your wishes for good. May you merit to walk towards Moshiach Tzikkeinu (our Redeemer) .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to all the information we know, we are very close to the days of Moshiach.\u00a0 When? I do not know&#8230; But in Gaza it seems very close. And you will be among the privileged ones, as you deserve to be there to greet him!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As much thanks that I can give you, you deserve more, and whatever can be said will never be enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May you be blessed now in the present and may you be blessed in the future. May your dreams and hopes come true and may you be privileged to walk at the head with Moshiach soon in our day, Amen and Amen!!! May you always go from strength to strength!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In deepest appreciation with all my heart,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side of the desk are the givers. Givers who give and give until there is nothing left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bmr-Reuven-CP.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bmr-Reuven-CP.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bmr-Reuven-CP.jpg 512w, https:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/bmr-Reuven-CP-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Reuven. Reuven was born with Cerebral Palsy. \u201cCP won\u2019t stop me!\u201d was his motto. He went on to join the military and is now busy acquiring a degree. Of course, being Reuven, he also joined Ezer Mizion\u2019s Bone Marrow Registry. Recently he received the call he had been waiting for and soon found himself at the Registry, being treated like a king and donating stem cells to save the life of a little boy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pr-amb-row-1690_ne_related_content_a_pic_4dfbe.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"161\" height=\"116\" src=\"http:\/\/ezermizion.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pr-amb-row-1690_ne_related_content_a_pic_4dfbe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7007\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Or Menachem who responded to a call regarding an elderly man just arising from shiva (the 7 days of mourning) . He\u2019d like to go to the cemetery to visit his late wife\u2019s grave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll be glad to,\u201d Menachem responded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s two flights up in a building with no elevator.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll be happy to help him down.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s in a wheelchair.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ll get some help and carry him in the chair.Gently. Respectfully.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s on 24 hour oxygen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo problem. &nbsp;I\u2019ll stay close by and monitor the oxygen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThen it\u2019s a go?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAbsolutely! This must be very important to him. It\u2019s a privilege to make it happen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Givers and Receivers. May Hashem send His bountiful blessings to both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Of Givers<br>and Receivers<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">A<br>patient writes to Ezer Mizion: <\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Do<br>you know what and who you are? Let me tell you:<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">I am<br>lying in Shaare Zedek hospital in bed with unexpected difficulties &#8211; I broke my<br>hip joint and my pelvis in a serious fall.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">I am<br>all alone in the world with no family. People I do not know, come to visit me<br>and help me pass the time in my pain, and lift my spirits.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Where<br>in the world did you hear of such a reality of kind people who truly care, of<br>people who see others like me, in a difficult situation, and are compassionate<br>and take the initiative to bring visitors to entertain and cheer up patients<br>who are in tough, painful spots.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">People<br>who don&#8217;t know anyone, are alone and lonely! Ezer Mizion! You have turned the<br>world around for me with unfailing grace. May Hashem fulfill all your wishes<br>for good. May you merit to walk towards our righteous Moshiach.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">According<br>to all the information we know, we are very close to the days of<br>Moshiach.\u00a0 When? I do not know&#8230; But in Gaza it is very close. And you<br>will be among the privileged ones, as you deserve to be there to greet him! <\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">As<br>much thanks that I can give you, you deserve more, and whatever can be said<br>will never be enough. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">May<br>you be blessed now in the present and may you be blessed in the future. May<br>your dreams and hopes come true and may you be privileged to walk at the head<br>with Moshiach soon in our day, Amen and Amen!!! May you always go from strength<br>to strength!<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:6.0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">In<br>deepest appreciation with all my heart,<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"mso-no-proof:yes\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes\">On the other<br>side of the desk ae the givers. Givers who give and give until there is nothing<br>left.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes\">Like Reuven.<br>Reuven was born with Cerebral Palsy. \u201cCP won\u2019t stop me!\u201d was his motto. He went<br>on to join the military and is now busy acquiring a degree. Of course, being Reuven,<br>he also joined Ezer Mizion\u2019s Bone Marrow Registry. Recently he received the<br>call he had been waiting for and soon found himself at the Registry, being<br>treated like a king and donating stem cells to save the life of a little boy. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Or Menachem who responded to<br>a call regarding an elderly man just arising from shiva. He\u2019d like to go to the<br>cemetery to visit his late wife\u2019s grave.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">\u201cI\u2019ll be glad to,\u201d Menachem<br>responded. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">\u201cHe\u2019s two flights up in a<br>building with no elevator.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">\u201cI\u2019ll be happy to help him<br>down.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">\u201cHe\u2019s in a wheelchair.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">\u201cI\u2019ll get some help and carry<br>him in the chair.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">\u201cHe\u2019s on 24 hour oxygen.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">\u201cNo problem. <span style=\"mso-spacerun:yes\">\u00a0<\/span>I\u2019ll stay close by and monitor the oxygen.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">\u201cThen it\u2019s a go?\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">\u201cAbsolutely! This must be<br>very important to him. It\u2019s a privilege to make it happen.\u201d <\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">Givers and Receivers. May<br>Hashem send His bountiful brochos to both. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" 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