tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post690661200336869543..comments2024-01-12T06:12:35.838-05:00Comments on StorytellERdoc: The Wonder Of It AllStorytellERdochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371229500424449124noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-61209717105529492912010-06-16T08:32:03.403-04:002010-06-16T08:32:03.403-04:00Nice story about health care for the children. Goo...Nice story about <a href="http://www.healthliving.tk" rel="nofollow">health care</a> for the children. Good job...HealthyLifehttp://www.healthliving.tknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-29750654633600030802010-06-16T08:31:56.601-04:002010-06-16T08:31:56.601-04:00Nice story about health care for the children. Goo...Nice story about <a href="http://www.healthliving.tk" rel="nofollow">health care</a> for the children. Good job...HealthyLifehttp://www.healthliving.tknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-55791409068118189372010-06-07T13:02:49.186-04:002010-06-07T13:02:49.186-04:00Dang, Dr. Jim, you need to put a "kleenex&quo...Dang, Dr. Jim, you need to put a "kleenex" warning on your posts! I couldn't even finish this one...I'm reading this in a public area...I don't want an audience to my blubbering. :)Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897067084988651970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-57050986654628029272010-06-06T16:50:04.015-04:002010-06-06T16:50:04.015-04:00Such a beautifully written heartfelt post ... you&...Such a beautifully written heartfelt post ... you're an amazing writer.<br /><br />My heart goes out to families with ill children and the children. These parents are an inspiration.<br /><br />Your patients are so blessed to have you for their physician. And I know you must feel the same after encountering some of your patients.SeaSprayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07906503090688697222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-15531714493127206142010-06-06T14:02:12.409-04:002010-06-06T14:02:12.409-04:00I want to hug you.
Also, are you OK? Saw the tor...I want to hug you. <br /><br />Also, are you OK? Saw the tornadoes were coming...was worried. <br /><br />Also, thank you. <br /><br />--Welcome to the Club. ;)The Hopeful Elephanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00004038685351656184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-921709348498015072010-06-05T20:46:19.500-04:002010-06-05T20:46:19.500-04:00I'm a ER and a family doctor in Quebec, Canada...I'm a ER and a family doctor in Quebec, Canada and I've been reading you for a few weeks. This post was beautiful!<br /><br />You have such a way to describe life in the ER. I do laugh a lot and sometimes I cry when I read your blog.<br /><br />Our job is particular and we are privileged to have the confidence of patients who entrust us with all kinds of problems.<br /><br />God thank you, I have two children in good health although I do live with a chronic disease (Cystic fibrosis). I appreciate each day life gives me.<br /><br />If only people could think of Cece's around them, they would surely appreciate their life much better then the way they do.<br /><br />Sorry for the bad english, I'm a french speaking person.<br /><br />:-)NatJMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833220643800708515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-56813189089177184062010-06-05T11:21:14.392-04:002010-06-05T11:21:14.392-04:00"Welcome to the 'Parents-Of-A-Sick-Child ..."Welcome to the 'Parents-Of-A-Sick-Child Club'," she whispered in my ear while hugging me. "It's a club that no parent would ever want to belong to,"<br /><br />I, too, am one of those parents. My child suffers from a rare neurological condition....Landau Kleffner Syndrome (LKS). Our stuggle has continued for 6 years. He is making gains and hopefully, he will outgrow it in puberty. He is 10 and I am the only mother in the county that can't wait for their child to become a teenager:) <br /><br />He is not "sick" and will not die from this and for that I am fortunate.I count my blessings.But it has presented many other challenges within our family/school and for him. I share many moments like Cece's parents where "I take what I can get." I continue to be his biggest fan and strongest advocate. He is such a sweet, special, resilient child. <br /><br />Beautiful, compassionate post and you DO GET IT due to your experience with your son.We don't sweat the small stuff, either.We are a stronger family because of his LKS, as well.<br /><br />This one brought me to tears- thanks for understanding! Not everyone does.Actually, the majority do not- have to have lived it and "been there" to get it...thanks for seeing and recognizing us in your daily work.911RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11697968739358691531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-29265635770030547812010-06-04T22:07:21.702-04:002010-06-04T22:07:21.702-04:00Did I say "be... a chronic disease?!"
...Did I say "be... a chronic disease?!"<br /><br />...I meant HAVE.<br /><br />Again, my deepest thanks for your sharing and understanding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-41832274566742531462010-06-04T22:04:50.690-04:002010-06-04T22:04:50.690-04:00As a young adult with a few chronic health issues ...As a young adult with a few chronic health issues now trying to get and give myself as good and kind care as my parents did when I was younger I can tell you that - finding a doctor who understands what it's like to be or at least love and live with a family member who has a chronic disease is priceless. ...especially in an emergency room!<br /><br />Thank you for expressing your understanding perspective and sharing it with so many others. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-934804070831962322010-06-04T16:56:00.187-04:002010-06-04T16:56:00.187-04:00This was an amazing, beautifully wrtiten post. I c...This was an amazing, beautifully wrtiten post. I cant imagine going through something so profound like that. I hope that when I have children, that I never have to go through something like that. If I do though, I also wish that I can be as graceful, and compassionate as you, and CeCe's family were. This was a very touching post, and brought tears to my eyes. Excuse me while I go reapply my mascara, Lol. Good writing as usual Jim!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-60358747464072670882010-06-04T15:57:53.602-04:002010-06-04T15:57:53.602-04:00this post is, well... astonishing. my son has Hypo...this post is, well... astonishing. my son has Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, a pacemaker, and numerous other issues. those parents... yeah. that's it, right there. you live for those little moments. like when my son just runs up to me (literally runs; i don't think he knows he only has half a heart!) and throws his scrawny, FTT-ish arms around me and squeals, "i love you, momma!!" thank-you for seeing the beauty in our lives... because really, as much as it sucks and no one wants a life like this, i wouldn't trade it for the world. thank-you. <3<br /><br />asherpeters.blogspot.comHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08482109987411601315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-18875213469709103162010-06-04T15:34:36.691-04:002010-06-04T15:34:36.691-04:00Personally, the braids broke my heart and put a sm...Personally, the braids broke my heart and put a smile on my face. Kaitlyn--my friend with Lyme Disease and a plethora of other co-infections--has very long blond hair. All of her senses are so hypersensitive to the point where she could still feel the doctor gripping her wrist to take her pulse two days later. Through her journey, Kaitlyn's hair became tangled and cutting it off was not an option. Instead, her father (a 6'6" big-build man) spent three days in a dark clinic room picking out the knots, one strand at a time. That's love. The same love shown here by both of CeCe's parents. A love I wish didn't require a serious illness to be expressed.<br /><br /><>< KatieKatie Axelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361471654719262744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-37270825806869277242010-06-04T14:35:54.901-04:002010-06-04T14:35:54.901-04:00Wow, amazing post! I am a parent to two children w...Wow, amazing post! I am a parent to two children who were born with health issues. Our youngest has congenital heart defects. It's a blessing to have been given the chance to parent a special child. Your post was so touching. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02101112026533258317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-2823116842549068752010-06-04T12:55:28.155-04:002010-06-04T12:55:28.155-04:00It is amazing what life's trials teach us; wha...It is amazing what life's trials teach us; what good things can come of hearbreak. This is a beautiful post.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505134228454833619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-81775459663325224652010-06-04T11:44:19.213-04:002010-06-04T11:44:19.213-04:00Even though you never want someone to live through...Even though you never want someone to live through that kind of pain, look what deep level of compassion it gives you as a caregiver. You are a special one, my friend.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542230897888388433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-34597893087212787102010-06-04T11:28:49.559-04:002010-06-04T11:28:49.559-04:00Geez Dr. Jim, just when I was wearing the badge of...Geez Dr. Jim, just when I was wearing the badge of "hey I haven't cried yet today", I read this, and tears dripped off my face. Pass the tissues!soulful sepulcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271584927611299868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-46315299557206732382010-06-04T11:05:19.094-04:002010-06-04T11:05:19.094-04:00Dr Jim, thank you for "seeing" the smile...Dr Jim, thank you for "seeing" the smiles in tragedies.rlbateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-73059977798322475812010-06-04T10:15:55.274-04:002010-06-04T10:15:55.274-04:00Wow.
I was born with a heart defect, and now I a...Wow.<br /><br /> I was born with a heart defect, and now I advocate for Heart Defect Survivors. And I see this every day in my own parents and Heart Parents everywhere. <br /><br />Heart Parents are the first people to realize that a heart defect doesn't just affect one heart, it affects their, too. <br /><br /><b>Excellent</b> post!<br /><br />Steve<br />Adventures of a Funky Heart!<br />http://tricuspid.wordpress.com/SteveChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302771359864536384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-59594707226837333462010-06-04T08:23:12.679-04:002010-06-04T08:23:12.679-04:00Extra beautiful. And heart breaking. And inspiring...Extra beautiful. And heart breaking. And inspiring...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-75911375258274955232010-06-04T08:14:01.269-04:002010-06-04T08:14:01.269-04:00As always, so well said, StorytellERdoc.
Many of ...As always, so well said, StorytellERdoc.<br /><br />Many of us do pray silently for the journey they are on, and they will never know. When they think they are just passing by someone, they are silently being blessed.Chrysalis https://www.blogger.com/profile/00757696627388704079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-66851456829820666462010-06-04T07:46:38.113-04:002010-06-04T07:46:38.113-04:00This is becoming my new favorite blog. I agree wit...This is becoming my new favorite blog. I agree with the previous commenter about your writing and strength of compassion. As a mother of one daughter with a heart defect (2 surgeries and counting) and another daughter recently diagnosed with epilepsy, I appreciate this post. Our struggles are not as draining as Cece's parents, but nonetheless, managing our daughters' health has given me many anxious days, and I appreciate your post tremendously.CharityVLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184364975188612954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-26691378377203474702010-06-04T06:44:39.577-04:002010-06-04T06:44:39.577-04:00Sometimes when I read your posts Doc I cry. This w...Sometimes when I read your posts Doc I cry. This was one such occasion. It's not just the story, but your writing too and the strength of your compassion that comes over. I read in your posts that you meet 'all sorts' and many of them you probably wish you hadn't. But people and stories like this must reach out to you in a way that not many other professions would ever see. Your posts help open up the world of the doctor to us. Thank you for continuing to share.WrightStuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684505907887354154noreply@blogger.com