My day job, as our hobby farm is very much a hobby and not a source of income, is working as a home health speech language pathologist. I LOVE working with patients in their home, as its such a natural and functional environment for healing and therapy. One of my favorite parts of my job is meeting new people from all walks of life, from the urban apartment dweller who works as a personal trainer to the rural, retired farmer still living on his family farm.
This morning, my first patient of the day was just as unique, with him deciding he wanted to buy and run an orchard in his "retirement." As we have a tiny orchard, I couldn't help "talking shop" with him. As my session with him was wrapping up, he asked me if I would like to try one of his favorite apples, the Evercrisp. Never one to rob someone of sharing their pride and joy produce, I agreed to take an apple... he wouldn't let me leave without three! And good thing, because the taste of this apple took me back to September. The crunch and sweetness of this fruit was perfect for the cold, gloomy and rainy weather of the day. The apple not only made my day, but was a little highlight for JJ- who said it was "the best" apple he had ever sunk his teeth in!
Pickle's bottom loose tooth made chomping into the apple a dangerous task. He wants to pull out the tooth at school tomorrow to get a special prize!
Today I'm thankful for kind patients who share apples with me! What are you thankful for?
If you want to learn more about the Evercrisp apple, see the link below.
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