Personal Good News!!!! (Page 1 of 2)

Yes this is great news. My grandmother was released from the hospital a few weeks ago. She was diagnosed with colon cancer and had to have surgery. The dreaded procedure took only 15 minutes! She is back home now and I am so thankful. It is a great feeling knowing you've (most likely) dodged a bullet.

All the best to your family... great news.

-Eric

As a hospice nurse, I'm always happy to hear good stories. It warms my heart to read such caring words. It is those special moments that will stay with you long after your loved ones pass on. I can also say it means lots to "older" family members when you choose to give them your time. You can never give too much love!  Cathy

Hey Morgan,

Thanks for sharing that with us all.

Very pleased your grandfather is home, and that he has a grandson such as yourself to look after him... it must mean the world to him, and I bet you have him laughing none stop

As an ITU nurse I see things like this day in day out... I always get a warm, fuzzy feeling when my patients go home or get transferred to a less intense ward. It's also nice to hear some praise for health care professionals at a time when we seem (at least British nurses) to be getting a lot of bad press lately, so thanks again for that.

Best wishes to you, your family and especially to your grandfather

Thanks Becky.   I got a little excited last night as its been a long time coming.

See you're another person who needs vast quantities of thanks and immensely huge hugs for the phenomenal job you do.     Its thanks to individuals within the healthcare system which make the trauma of illness a more tollerable experience.     I've seen it from both the inside and outside and have never felt short changed.

Anyone and everyone deserves the care, the love and the attention they need to get through tough times.

Peace and Love to all
Morgan

ps....no I'm not a hippie!!!!!

pps....my grandfather likes Joe, thinks "that boy's good at guitar"

In total agreement with you there Cathy!

Roy

InspiredbyJB...thanks for the laugh...at this..."The healthcare system is like an orange, with glorious segments, none of which communicate to each other (long story)"  I know exactly what you mean and I can think of a few ways to contain costs, IF the right hand knew what the left hand was doing.  I think we should crank up COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWN, for good measure, just to get rid of any remaining frustration.

It is refreshing to see your respect for health care providers and also nice to see an abundance of love in your family.   

And a sidenote to our two fine nurses, Cathy and Becky.  It really takes a very special person to do your line of work, very honorable careers.  I think I would really struggle emotionally with hospice work, I think it would put me over the edge to do that day in and day out, really tough work! I thought you worked in a hospital Cathy, like standard patient care. I can see how you need extra doses of music at the end of the day. 

Welcome to the forum Becky. Nurses have had tough times in the states as well, but the demand for good nurses seems to be on the rise, so maybe the tables are turning.

Hi Angela,

Thank you and you're welcome.     The healthcare "system" is whats wrong with healthcare, I have nothing but respect and admiration for all who work in hospitals, clinics and care homes.    Well, almost all who work in care homes.   There are some in those places who are treading water more than Micheal Phelps.    But thats another story.

The Orange analogy is the only way I can stop myself going crazy with the system, feel free to use it at any time and spread the fruity word.

I prescribe music therapy for all, play it loud, play it long and keep it real.

Thank you Jeff.    Hope your son makes a complete recovery with no long lasting ill-effects.    Its something that you don't really think about until these events occur......your own lineage and family legacy.   Fingers crossed for a bright future.

I wish everyone could have the sort of relationship I have with my grandfather, some people aren't fortunate enough to have grandparents when they hit their 30s.   

Morgan