Scrubs for Sale

Kala Shute

2017

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Crisp, blue scrubs: the uniform representing my mother’s missed phone calls, and hours spent speed walking through hallways. Clothing that showed her adoration for a job and her dedication to it regardless of her personal needs. Fits a womens size small, who is selfless and driven. A matching top and bottom belong in the hands of a determined pioneer of medicine. They are light, and won’t slow you down; comfortable to wear through the night, if the on-call rooms tempt your exhaustion. The stitching along the hem is worn but strong, from grabby child hands as she walked out the front door. The scrubs are meant to spend time at home, in your closet folded away, leaving enough time to heal for another day, and for you to heal as well. These scrubs have been taken through surgical miracles, scientific adventures, and a few tragic losses... even some of my school events. I can’t promise you will have time to change between work and picking up your kids, but the smooth, navy uniform is easy for a child to pick out of a crowd and attracts the biggest hugs. They are best used for running late to talent shows or dance recitals, and are very eye catching in graduation photos. 

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