A few photos I've been meaning to share.
Sharing with Wordless Wednesday
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Yesterday I had a sad conversation with my care coordinator, who I've spoken with monthly by phone for maybe 4 years. I was emotional. The practice is closing here in Black Mountain. I told Rob that he knows more about me than anyone else. It's like having a husband without the rigamarole! Well, only on the medical level of course. It was so hard to say good-bye to him. Like breaking up with a boyfriend used to feel. I had to count to 3 and we both had to hang up at the same time. I wonder why I'm still a teenager.
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The test of a democracy is not the magnificence of buildings or the speed of automobiles or the efficiency of air transportation, but rather the care given to the welfare of all the people. -Helen Adams Keller, lecturer and author (27 Jun 1880-1968)
First, I am sorry you are loosing your friend and care coordinator. I enjoyed all the beautiful photos. Bryce was one of my favorite parks. Beautiful butterfly photo. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThis transition not of my choosing reminds me to look for the things I do have control over.
DeleteWe are all teenagers forever and ever.
ReplyDeleteAnd as to the last quote- obviously we are failing at democracy with great speed, aren't we?
Our wonderful democratic republic as an experiment has reached it's climax apparently. I've been watching it for years, teetering on the brink. Too bad my teenage self is being so emotional these days. I kind of like her.
DeleteColorado is so beautiful. I wonder how my former doctor is doing, and I also wonder how long my present one will keep on. I hope until I don’t need her anymore.
ReplyDeleteThe young docs are often so eager, and focused. I am really sorry to lose one who's at least got grey hair (though he's certainly not "old" like me.)
DeleteAbsolutely breathtaking photos, especially that shot of the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon, they look like something from another planet, don't they? And the Sunrise at Toroweap is stunning, what incredible views. I'm so sorry to hear about your care coordinator, saying goodbye to someone who has offered consistent support and truly knows your medical history is genuinely hard, that sense of loss is completely understandable, it's a huge shift. The feeling is real, no matter what age you are. That quote from Helen Keller is wonderfully profound and so true, a powerful reminder of what really matters in a society.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments. It is another change to go through. Life is sure full of steps that are shaky these days.
Delete...the swallowtails love the Joe-Pye weed.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see so many. I've only seen single individuals near the lake this year.
DeleteI'm so so sorry that you're losing your care coordinator. Is there no way to keep in touch through teladoc or something similar? Is the practice closing or just moving away?
ReplyDeleteSorry the practice is closing. Losing my care coordinator and my primary Doctor at the same time. Really hard to deal with.
DeleteI'm sorry to hear you are losing your care coordinator especially at this point in your life. So hard to find a good new one and develop a good relationship with. Doesn't matter your age. Losing a close relationship is always hard.
ReplyDeleteWell for me, I think it takes about four years to have a close relationship,. So I’m going to miss both Bob and Dr Schnyder!
DeleteThat was supposed to be Rob
DeleteYour photos are always so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI hate change. Any change.
Your photos are absolutey beautiful. So sorry to hear that you health practice is moving. Mine happens to have his practice right next to my house.
ReplyDeleteI have never wanted to see the West, but now I do. What beauty!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you are losing your care team. Why on earth are they closing? It would seem there are plenty of patients in your area who need them.
Such a loss, when your regular care person leaves. I can see how you're really grieving and being concerned about your plans.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful canyon shots--I wish I'd traveled out there long ago.
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