What was the best thing that happened to you last week???? You can have more then one. Mine is Rich finished his second

[debm55]

week of radiation. He begins week three on Monday. This is actually the fourth week but he had problems on the first three days.

[MiHale]

1. Thank you for reminding me!...

[OAITW r.2.0]

2. Sending my best wishes. This cannot be an easy time for you both.

[debm55]

4. I won't lie. It is hard. But we have a better bond then we ever had in the 47 years we have been married.

[OAITW r.2.0]

6. I believe you. A health crisis like this resets the relationship totally.

You seem to be an awesome person and your husband is lucky to have your support during this time.

[Diamond_Dog]

3. Keeping both of you in my thoughts.

The best thing, for me, about last week was watching Kamala Harris’ speech at the DNC. She was on fire!

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[debm55]

5. Yes, I thought her speech was great. I had to watch it the ending the following day as we have to get up early to get

ready. I though all the speeches were great and the production was super.It made me very happy to be a Democrat.

[Aristus]

7. Spoiler Alert - I'm going to toot my own horn for a minute. Skip if you like.

I faced down an unstable mental health patient threatening violence in the lobby of the clinic yesterday. Everyone else kept their distance, wondering, quite justifiably if he was going to get violent.

I had confrontations like this every couple of months when I was at the homeless clinic. I was used to it. There was no barrier between us, and he got pretty close a couple of times. I kept him talking, kept reassuring him that no one was going to disrespect him.

Finally, the cops showed up and escorted him off the property. They obviously just dumped him off a couple of blocks away, because he was back in the lobby ten minutes later when I was in my office trying to get centered again.

I had to do it all over again for another fifteen minutes or so, until the cops came back and formally took him into custody on trespassing charges.

The staff gave me high-fives all around. I had to go back to my office and try to stop trembling.

The reason this is a good thing is because the office politics shit-stirrers are going to hear about it, and maybe they’ll stop their attempts to belittle and humiliate me.

[OAITW r.2.0]

8. Well done Doc!

The unwell - physically and mentally, gravtaite to health clinics.

[Aristus]

9. Yesterday was good for another reason.

I got to visit with one of my homeless patients from the old days. Sweet young kid in his twenties. We had a nice visit catching up.

[OAITW r.2.0]

10. Let me ask you a professional question.

Should the GP, NP, or whoever is tasked with general health....visit their patients home? Seems like you'd gain a lot of insight to see how your patients live in your quest to give them optimal healthcare.

[Aristus]

14. I often did.

At my old employer, I took my team down to the homeless shelter one afternoon a week and held clinic.

It was six blocks down the steepest hill in Tacoma. It was nice saving our patients the hike up that hill.

[OAITW r.2.0]

15. That's cool. Doc. Bur what about the people who have homes, but live a lifestyle that needs addressing?

Who you see in the office may not be the same person in their living situation. My uncle was a GP/OB-GYN he did house-calls at 3 in the morning. Sadly, that connection is missing today.

[Aristus]

18. We don't have a mechanism for doing house calls.

It might be a liability issue.

[OAITW r.2.0]

21. No doubt you are correct.....we've lost lost something with our social connection to our healthcare providers.

[debm55]

12. Aristus, I am so sorry for you. You are a wonderful strong person with a heart of gold. Is there a way you could get

another job? Bullies will be bullies, I have been through that many times as a teacher. I was the school mouse and my principals knew that. Remember you are loved by your family at home and here. Love, Debbie

[Aristus]

17. It should be over soon.

November, I get my own clinic with my own patient population. No ambitious supervisors, no office bureaucracy bullshit. That’s the prize.

Three months…

[debm55]

19. Yes. Great for you.I am so happy.

[LoisB]

23. Congratulations.

[Aristus]

24. Thank you.

[HeartsCanHope]

28. So glad you are okay.

Thank you also for keeping your coworkers safe and resolving the situation peacefully. Sorry you had to go through all that. Take care.

[3catwoman3]

30. I would say you have every right...

...to toot that horn. What a relief that there were no injuries.

[Niagara]

11. I'm continuing sending healing energy and positive vibes to you both

Yesterday, I spent time with my adult son. We had dinner together as he has a birthday coming up soon.



Today, I got to see another imperative person in my life who makes me feel less alone and always gives me 2 massive hugs per visit.



I got 3 imperative things on the "Niagara to do list" completed today as well!

[debm55]

13. Love you Niagara, I am so happy it was a great week for you.

[WhiteTara]

16. My best thing ist hat when my beloved fell and broke

his neck, he was not paralyzed. The hard part is that he is in the hospital again and will be in rehab for a few weeks.

[duncang]

20. Bad day, great day, today.

My daughter lives about 300’s away. She made the trip here with my grandson who just had his birthday this week.

Went to the store to pick up some stuff. Mainly a birthday cake. For some reason the self checkout didn’t like my pin. Checked it on the app everything looked good. Tried a different card same thing. Everything looked good. Then the reason showed up. The self serve deal crashed. But not before I had tried both cards enough where the pin was refused on a different register. I called the card company. They said I had to request a reset and wait for the mail to get a temporary one. Or go to a local branch and get it fixed. Decided to go to the local branch and reset. The big plus on that was a local bakery was right behind the bank. So got a lot better quality cake and supported a local bakery. Had a great day with my family.

[LoisB]

22. Progress. Sending prayers to The Universe for good health for Rich and for you.

[Luciferous]

25. Just got back from the Green Day

concert in Milwaukee. Left early to beat the rush, but it was a lot of fun 🙂

[BittyJenkins]

26. Wishing the best

For you guys! 🕯️

[HeartsCanHope]

27. The best thing that happened to me last week is the time I spent with my husband and my son.

We did nothing special. I just feel happy to have them in my life every day. They are awesome!

I am glad your husband has finished the second week of radiation. Each week brings him closer to the radiation being over. I have been thinking of him and you, and hoping for the best outcome so he is healthy once more. You both will continue to be in my thoughts. Take care.

[DFW]

29. Mine is insignificant compared to that.

I got spend six days in a row in the same city in the same country, and sleep late every day. The next time THAT will happen is July 2025.

I was just on a plane all last night from Washington to Amsterdam. I am now at the Amsterdam airport waiting for the short hop over to Düsseldorf in about an hour and a half. Welcome back to my life for the next four months.

[debm55]

31. Nothing is insignificant if it is happening to you. Take care of yourself and have a great trip back home. Thank you

[mvd]

32. I got some help for my financial situation

Not from DU this time but DU has been amazing so no worries at all. Mom is better. Hoping Rich has great results from the radiation!