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LeAnn Spencer's avatar

Oh, gosh, I love this. Just had a scary outpatient surgery….luckily all is well….. but this is about my doc. Honestly, I would follow her to the end of the earth. She is take charge woman, holds your hand, says this is what we are going to do and how we are going to do it. In a world of factory medicine she is a gem. Healer for sure. thx for this piece, dear friend. Take careof your knee. ❤️

Barbara Mahany's avatar

Oh my gosh, during the night I was thinking of how my doctor said that exact thing yesterday and how it brought me every ounce of comfort and courage: “here’s what we’re gonna do:…” the “we” is so operative. And speaking of operativity, i am sorry you had any encounter with surgery outpatient or otherwise. But I love a doctor I’d follow to the end of the earth. Notice we are talking of three women…..

Katie Johnson's avatar

This is such a beautiful post (I say that about all of them, I know. You're just a beautiful soul and you write beautiful things!) I hate to hear about your knee, and I'm so glad you're in the care of such wonderful people. Blessed indeed are the healers. We should never underestimate the power of gentleness and kindness and patience.

Barbara Mahany's avatar

Giant giant hug, my sweet friend…

Mary McCloskey's avatar

Kaylin's poeem--made my day!

Barbara Mahany's avatar

Honestly, right!?!?!

denill5462's avatar

Sorry to hear about your knee! Hope it’s back in working order soon. I personally think you bring out the best in everyone you encounter including your doctors.

By the way, I grew up in St Joe County in Michigan. Small world

Barbara Mahany's avatar

I looooooooooove St Joe County!! Which town do you call home???

denill5462's avatar

Sturgis. Moved there in 5th grade. What burg brings you to St Joe?

Barbara Mahany's avatar

south bend, my sweet Will is teaching at the law school. and i am his house fixer-upper. i LOVE it here. so so much......