September 27, 2023 - Posted in
The Journey by
Todd
with comments
First, I must make a quick correction to my last video post. My best cousin-in-law, Christopher, did not actually say I was looking poorly in my videos, he actually said I was looking good in the videos. I was trying to make a joke about how I use make-up to look good. Didn't quite come off correctly. (BTW- Christopher and Joelle are truly the best of the best - always checking in with me.)
Now, as you know, I finally kicked the hiccup issue to the curb with the very good help of Dr. Moisette and Dr. Reaume. Howver, it all started with the Chemo nurses, Jackie and Andrea, who worked tiredlessly to reach an oncologist and help me deal with the issue. In appreciation of the work they all did for me, and for finding a solution to my hiccup issue, I sent Dr. Reaume and Dr. Moisette some very nice edible bouquets of chocolate dipped strawberries and different fresh fruit. The nurses at the chemo unit in Winchester received a thank you card from me and gift cards for the Keg. I think it's important to recognize the help some doctors and nurses give. It's easy to complain about how they aren't doing a good job (I admit I have done that on occassion as well) but it's also easy to forget how we should thank the ones that work hard to help us.
Dr. Moisette just called me, and was somewhat emotional about how thrilled she was with the gesture, and the edible bouquet. She said she's never had such thanks from a patient, and she was more thrilled that she was able to help me out. She said my gesture inspires to thrive at what she does, and to keep doing what she does, as the appreciation makes it all worth it.
So the moral of this post is to tell you all to make sure you show appreciation when due, and not just complain about everything.
Speaking of appreciation, I have to thank my aunt-in-law Linnie for making me some of her most famous potato salsd. I just love her salad, and for her to make me a big bowl to enjoy for a few days is awesome. I also have to thank my cousin, Tammy. She said she was going to make Jamie and I a big plate each of Thanksgiving dinner. We can't wait to eat it!!!
Have a good one. Will write again soon.
For those of you old enough, you may remember the great prime time soap called "Dallas". I remember watching it as a kid, with my mother on Friday nights. Jamie had never seen it, so a few years back we ordered the entire 12 seasons on DVD. As predicted, we got hooked on the show again. Jamie loved it.