An 85-year-old woman has been living her dream by working at a Tennessee hospital system for 50 years, and she has no plans to retire.
For most of the population, getting up and going to work in the morning is a chore. It’s an activity most individuals dread, only able to force themselves to keep going because of the paycheck. It’s an obligation to most, but to others, their occupation or job is a calling, an honor they are more than happy to fulfill.
Doris Caldwell, who cleans rooms at Tennova Healthcare, a hospital system in Tennessee, loves what she does. In fact, it has been her dream to work at those hospitals in any capacity, something she has been doing for five decades, according to a clip posted on YouTube. She desired a position, any job, where she could play a role in making others feel better.
“The dream was of helping people, be with people,” Doris said. “And that dream is still going on.”
Doris’ terrific attitude, positive outlook and sense of purpose have had a massive impact on her coworkers, including the hospital system’s CEO and the doctors.
“Her aura is something that you want to be around,” the hospital’s CEO said.
“I’ve never heard her have a single complaint,” said one of the system’s doctors.
When asked if she had any intentions of putting away her cleaning supplies for good any time soon, Doris confirmed she had no plans to retire.
“No, I think I would just dry up and fly away,” Doris said.
Doris’ daughter, Sharon, a registered nurse, who also works for the hospital system, understands that her mother is a precious, one-of-a-kind person.
“She’s just an amazing lady,” Sharon said with tears in her eyes.
It’s clear that Doris, because of her attitude, sense of purpose and longevity, has had a huge impact on those around her.
Colossians 3:23 “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men;”
