tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post8179821193657950207..comments2023-10-26T05:49:59.824-04:00Comments on Reflections of a Grady Doctor: Mother.gradydoctorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-73941335945381915712015-10-26T22:28:33.940-04:002015-10-26T22:28:33.940-04:00i wish I could find a doctor like you...not an eas...i wish I could find a doctor like you...not an easy endeavor, sadly.lulumariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951594259193037282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-60195042475680091892015-10-25T00:09:47.245-04:002015-10-25T00:09:47.245-04:00I can relate to your comment and it's so stran...I can relate to your comment and it's so strange to be able to do so especially when so few people can. Blessedly, I have a "Ms. Ables" relationship with my daughter and we're sowing "new seeds" in our family from now on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564638461381455667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-89481705018146069242015-10-24T10:14:35.812-04:002015-10-24T10:14:35.812-04:00Beautiful.Beautiful.ChildTalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288487055622728428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-64098655915884913712015-10-21T13:58:28.912-04:002015-10-21T13:58:28.912-04:00I'm crying, too. Seems like you guys needed ea...I'm crying, too. Seems like you guys needed each other in that moment. I have been volunteering in the Grady ED for a little over a year now and I have read your blog since I started. Grady is such a special place and I love being there so much. I really enjoy reading your stories, Dr. Manning. Your passion for life, medicine, and your patients really shines.Laurel von Rosenvingehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119001312626894237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-85201211701694007252015-10-19T11:49:11.058-04:002015-10-19T11:49:11.058-04:00This made me cry...It's been four years on the...This made me cry...It's been four years on the 28th of this month and I don't think you ever get over the loss of a parent, you just learn to exist until you meet again. Newyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01246156418638539460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-49570204317706774162015-10-19T06:48:52.690-04:002015-10-19T06:48:52.690-04:00This made me cry! My mama died when I was 16 so I&...This made me cry! My mama died when I was 16 so I'll never get the chance to grow old with her.Bridgette's Odysseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842364475598101498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-45847578160327953042015-10-17T18:49:16.791-04:002015-10-17T18:49:16.791-04:00This brought tears to my eyes. I remember once - o...This brought tears to my eyes. I remember once - over 25 years ago - I was at home alone and passed by the hallway mirror and thought that I saw my mother. When I stopped and looked again, it was, of course, me I was seeing. A few days ago, your brother gave me a hug as we were parting, but instead of letting go, he held me a bit longer and told me I smelled just like his Mema (your grandmother). I miss my early morning calls with my sweet Mama. I believe, however, that so much of her lives on in me - her face, her hands, her feistiness (especially as I get older!) - even her smell! I am honored and humbled to be so much like her and I miss her every day.Shugsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04457906097684733149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-2200297373675333212015-10-16T18:17:46.706-04:002015-10-16T18:17:46.706-04:00You have such a gift for listening, and getting pe...You have such a gift for listening, and getting people to open up and tell you their stories. Thank you for sharing this one, and for making me cry. You need a box to check for more than one tear ;)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114884092474969555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-85403056879828978992015-10-16T07:31:06.576-04:002015-10-16T07:31:06.576-04:00You make me cry.You make me cry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00333887601538488404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-87833087996630280082015-10-15T23:39:53.623-04:002015-10-15T23:39:53.623-04:00xo....xo....ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-1610256479494514662015-10-15T19:55:29.428-04:002015-10-15T19:55:29.428-04:00I held the tears until she said "Lord Jesus. ...I held the tears until she said "Lord Jesus. Mother, I miss you so much. I mean every single day, Lord knows I do."<br />You never really think about elders missing their elders...Adriananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-27276332810007102422015-10-15T18:08:02.375-04:002015-10-15T18:08:02.375-04:00Wonderful and caring doctor who took the time to l...Wonderful and caring doctor who took the time to listen to her patient. So happy you do not have time limits as to how long you can stay with a patient. One of the problems with the change in medicine with focus too much on the business model is that some doctors are mandated to stay no longer than 15 minutes after the initial visit. So happy your patient had such a good relationship with her mother. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-49123663259350889642015-10-15T13:57:40.288-04:002015-10-15T13:57:40.288-04:00I have tears in my eyes, this woman spoke to my fe...I have tears in my eyes, this woman spoke to my fear about losing my mother. I'm not ready for it and I will never be ready for it, even at 94.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06744125557101852519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-64587607389480581202015-10-15T11:28:31.219-04:002015-10-15T11:28:31.219-04:00And in a rather stunning tale of what can happen i...And in a rather stunning tale of what can happen if a mother is damaging rather than loving:<br />A friend of mine lost almost a hundred pounds in the last three years. She just could not eat. No medical reasons found. Her friends would force her to finally eat something. They would cater to any food she might vaguely desire. Everyone was so worried. <br />Then HER mother died. <br />Guess what? Her appetite is back. She is eating again and with enjoyment. <br />Yin/Yang.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-34242529723072545732015-10-15T09:10:52.868-04:002015-10-15T09:10:52.868-04:00Well, I'm sitting here crying with Ms Ables. W...Well, I'm sitting here crying with Ms Ables. What a beautiful story; I'm so glad you were there for her and that you wrote about it here. Florencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01157294752967287405noreply@blogger.com