tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post9097687742834041161..comments2023-06-14T03:36:55.988-07:00Comments on Head Nurse: *sigh*Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520599099436383317noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-63387535341611163582011-01-08T21:22:41.933-08:002011-01-08T21:22:41.933-08:00What an interesting perspective. So glad Mrs, 444 ...What an interesting perspective. So glad Mrs, 444 linked to this. Thank you for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-2087778196840435532011-01-08T07:45:59.584-08:002011-01-08T07:45:59.584-08:00What an amazing post. My younger sister has a rare...What an amazing post. My younger sister has a rare form of cancer. Once she was diagnosed, we quickly realized this wasn't just about her but affected all of us. <br /><br />I will be telling her about your blog. I think it will really help her on this journey.<br /><br />Thank you.Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18000815937078399278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-74661420615190763022011-01-07T18:07:49.806-08:002011-01-07T18:07:49.806-08:00Linking to this later tonight...Thanks again.Linking to this later tonight...Thanks again.Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-91077878525656283532011-01-01T09:22:38.080-08:002011-01-01T09:22:38.080-08:00The way you described your horrendous experience i...The way you described your horrendous experience is startlingly beautiful. The best of luck to you in laying in a lounge chair with a margarita.Emilyhttp://www.mamasick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-69420050050762032562010-12-28T23:42:38.328-08:002010-12-28T23:42:38.328-08:00Wow. This is beautiful. Love the metaphor. I plan ...Wow. This is beautiful. Love the metaphor. I plan to link this up on Saturday (my Saturday Sampling post). Thank you very much. I wish you luck in your continued healing.Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-75151400551673649052010-12-18T09:24:47.700-08:002010-12-18T09:24:47.700-08:00I think you should submit one of your posts to a n...I think you should submit one of your posts to a nursing journal.<br /><br />Great things are coming for you.girlvethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06431758200580814440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-58889029234550080072010-12-17T11:31:50.992-08:002010-12-17T11:31:50.992-08:00Jo, as a Hospice RN of 8 years, I can verify that ...Jo, as a Hospice RN of 8 years, I can verify that when you open yourself to patients and families, it makes you a better Nurse. I have shared my losses with patients and their families. I have lost my Mom,, way too young, at 61, of lupus. One year later I lost my Dad - way too young at 72 -to lung cancer. Then, 18 months later my sister - way too young - at 36 to lupus. Since then, my brother-in-law, my sister's boyfriend, and my ex-husband all committed suicide. So... when the opportunity presents itself, and I have developed a relationship with the patient and family, I can say " You know what, what you are feeling, this REALLY Sucks- but when you die, your family will be ok, and they will. I can share the feeling of grief with them. Many times when I see family members in our tiny community, they say " OH, you helped so much". So Jo, share, when you can, because it helps. And I am happy that you are at the edge of the pool.iamanursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04398907557444705441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-268255180807075082010-12-17T09:22:10.642-08:002010-12-17T09:22:10.642-08:00I know that in nursing they *tell* you as a studen...I know that in nursing they *tell* you as a student not to get personal with your patients....however, I have often found it useful to make mention of similar experiences - it's a good way to connect - but not ad nauseum or making it all about MY illness instead of the patient's. A brief mention the way you did is perfect. And I think patients appreciate it.Cartoon Charactershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871661908222892370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-40208445611483620202010-12-16T19:21:51.368-08:002010-12-16T19:21:51.368-08:00What a lovely post - aw heck that makes it sound j...What a lovely post - aw heck that makes it sound just not special enough. What a lovely piece of writing. There are a lot of people who feel that their personal person-ness should be divided from their profession by an impenetrable barrier. I'm sure you have no idea what it really meant to make that connection with other cancer patients. I know that for me, life-changing moments have turned on what the other person likely regarded as a throwaway line. They don't come from reading the latest tome or listening in a lecture hall. You cast out small but generous parts of yourself, and I'm sure magic happens somewhere. <br />Oh yeah and "why the hell do you talk funny?" LOL!Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412725521063514479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-37659580086286248962010-12-15T18:18:34.769-08:002010-12-15T18:18:34.769-08:00Like @Just My 2 Cents -- cool popped into my mind....Like @Just My 2 Cents -- cool popped into my mind. It's cool and good that you're at the edge of the pool.<br /><br />I want to say that I *enjoyed* reading your post but that doesn't seem appropriate and, yet, I can't think of a good replacement word...'Dreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445124443770488433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-63635329781204902942010-12-15T15:19:30.642-08:002010-12-15T15:19:30.642-08:00Cool word picture, kiddo. It fits. Survivors offer...Cool word picture, kiddo. It fits. Survivors offer folks that are still in treatment reasonable, rational hope. Survival isn't impossible, so don't give up.Just My 2ยขhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870976662057532723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-35257413747898992792010-12-15T14:03:29.906-08:002010-12-15T14:03:29.906-08:00The moments come - you'll know when. And in a ...The moments come - you'll know when. And in a while when you look back - it'll feel strange but you'll have this feeling about who you've touched.<br /><br />Besides us - of course.<br />HugsEileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684985554953836607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-8696336790008528842010-12-15T07:14:16.902-08:002010-12-15T07:14:16.902-08:00An excellent description for surviving. Thank you...An excellent description for surviving. Thank you.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-30488625588245049662010-12-15T06:49:43.147-08:002010-12-15T06:49:43.147-08:00Courage and cheerfulness will not only carry you o...Courage and cheerfulness will not only carry you over the rough places in life, but will enable you to bring comfort and help to the weak-hearted and will console you in the sad hours." -Sir William Osler<br /><br />You are not alone. You've describe exactly what I've been feeling 27mths after diagnosis. TQ for sharingmissycnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-26782580659218788712010-12-15T05:29:57.792-08:002010-12-15T05:29:57.792-08:00I am humbled.I am humbled.Penny Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13154829540938334107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-67392475494654557502010-12-15T05:00:57.658-08:002010-12-15T05:00:57.658-08:00Wishing you a ginormous, fat fluffy towel, the cut...Wishing you a ginormous, fat fluffy towel, the cutest cabana boy, and the biggest, fruitiest drink ever! Hugs to you :)rnraquelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12679043874388955256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-33855587279556693052010-12-14T23:45:41.174-08:002010-12-14T23:45:41.174-08:00Oh, Jo - you are so wise (and it is just not becau...Oh, Jo - you are so wise (and it is just not because you have had an awful cancer). Your patients are very lucky to have such a knowledgeable and compassionate nurse. The patients with whom you share your diagnosis will be comforted, knowing that you have been where they are now.birdergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01503194183621002677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-92120420963975593302010-12-14T23:32:21.784-08:002010-12-14T23:32:21.784-08:00I thank God that I've never had cancer, but I ...I thank God that I've never had cancer, but I empathize with you. It's the Survivors Club-- a damn honorable one to be a part of. Love your writing, Jo. Keep on keepin' on. <br /><br />You give me hope when I have to give 18 year olds salvage chemo amidst their families' tears.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-11631007995871154232010-12-14T21:32:22.759-08:002010-12-14T21:32:22.759-08:00Another great post, fantastic image.
There is a l...Another great post, fantastic image.<br /><br />There is a lot I thought I'd say here in the little comment box, but I find myself blocked. So I'll restrict myself to thanking you for another creative, honest, encouraging post.<br /><br />Sign me,<br />Treading water in JerusalemLurkettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-5128303637018389852010-12-14T21:17:47.959-08:002010-12-14T21:17:47.959-08:00If I ever get cancer, I hope I can be like you. Y...If I ever get cancer, I hope I can be like you. You're brave, you're witty, and best of all you weren't relentlessly upbeat and positive when any sane person would be howling at the moon at the unfairness of it all. Thanks for writing.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-57542402385979848142010-12-14T19:48:21.903-08:002010-12-14T19:48:21.903-08:00thanks....i'd be honored to have you as my nur...thanks....i'd be honored to have you as my nurse....you are wise...and strong, to be able to put into words that you share with others, this description of the path your life has taken these past few months. be well.clairesmumnoreply@blogger.com