LynneH Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Just wanted to share this nice moment with others that are also trying to figure out how to incorporate incredible sadness into our lives. Jim passed away 5 weeks and 2 days ago today (but who's counting). Today, I received a nice card from his oncologist's office where all of the nurses (4 chemo nurses, 1 exam nurse, and 1 "needle", as Jim referred to the blood taker) and The Great One himself, his doctor, all wrote nice notes. They didn't have to send a card or they could have just signed their names, but each one took the time to write something special about Jim and to offer help if I ever needed it. When I have doubts about decisions we made along the way, this touch helps me remember that we were in the right place with a caring group of people. Sometimes I have to take a step back to remember how painful these jobs can be for the medical staff. Of course, I made sure they knew us as "Jim and Lynne", not just as a chart. Jim's ever-present dark sense of humor and teasing style spoke for itself. We had many smiles with them along the way. Just a nice gesture I wanted to share. It kinda perked up my day. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 My GP is the one who investigated and was instrumental on discovering my cancer. While I was in the hospital after surgery, her and her nurse sent me a dozen roses and a teddy bear. She even gave me her home phone number when she knew how serious that "little cloud" had become to call anytime (I have never called her at home, but I still have the number). That personal touch sure does mean the world, I'm glad you received such a warm fuzzy at such a time of turmoil and heavy emotions. Take care, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 That's wonderful. What a great group of compassionate, caring people. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 What a wonderful group of people. I can see why these notes reassured you that your husband was being taking care of by people who cared about him very much. Gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Lynne. Very thoughtful gesture on their part. I am sure that Jim and Lynne stood out as a favorite couple. Very sorry for your loss. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Hi Lynne, That was so uplifting. But Jim must have been a very special patient for them to do that. Iam sure they don't do that for everyone. He seems like he was a wonderful person. He must be missed so much by so many. Thank you for telling us about such a nice gesture from his Doctors and nurses. Its nice to know how human they are. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Lynne, That really was a wonderful gesture on their part..I'm glad they helped to lift your spirits even if it was only a moment.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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