Brahm's Lullaby

We now have, installed in our nursing unit, a button on the wall at the nurse's station, that when pushed plays Brahm's Lullaby throughout our hospital. Each new dad or mom, or elected family member will now push that button each time a new baby enters the world. Of course, it comes at a time when finances are said to be low, and nurses are being sent home day after day to conserve dollars.

Here's my thoughts. One, salary dollars are not the same as the dollars used to purchase these types of items. I know this because I worked in hospital management. Two, one of the upper management people thought it a good marketing tool and a nice way to welcome new babies who come into the world at our facility, and I agree. Families are going to love it, as will others who are spending time at our hospital (patients and visitors). Oh sure there will be those who will be easily annoyed, but then if the sun doesn't rise or set in a good way, there are those who get easily pissed off. and finally, what better way to remind us all during what might be a crappy day that there are good things in life like a baby coming into the world!

If it could lift anyone's spirits, or comfort their soul, in that way it's very powerful medicine. And we are a hospital that is into healing both body and soul, so why not have something that will foster this. And how about the oncology nurse who has to deal with dying all day. How nice it will be for her to be reminded that there is more to life than just death. Or the patient who has sadness in their life. It might make them feel a little better knowing a new bundle of joy has entered the world.

I see only good in this button and hope eventually my peers will too. Right now they see dollars spent foolishly, and hear an obnoxious tune. I believe if they truly stop and listen closely, they might see and hear something that just might make a difference in someones day.

Lullaby and good night, with roses bedight
With lilies o'er spread is baby's wee bed
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed
Lay thee down now and rest, may thy slumber be blessed
Lullaby and good night, thy mother's delight
Bright angels beside my darling abide
They will guard thee at rest, thou shalt wake on my breast
They will guard thee at rest, thou shalt wake on my breast