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Friday, January 17, 2014

It’s Hard

Yes, it’s hard when a family member is so ill and has been given a short life expectancy.  Yes, it is hard to watch her children and husband suffer right along with her.  Yes, it is hard to see all the other patients and families suffering on the oncology floor at Billings Clinic.  It’s just hard, in fact it’s beyond hard. 

My career was as a nurse—I never worked on a patient care floor during much of that career—I was an operating room nurse.  As a result I didn’t see much patient/family suffering—the patients came to us sedated and left us very sedated—I usually never saw them again.  The nurses on this oncology floor are simply put—awesome.  In the face of all the suffering and death they see, they are confident, upbeat, caring, knowledgeable and supportive.  I admire and thank them so much. 

18 comments:

  1. My heart goes out to you as I too have battled cancer, in fact twice. The nurses that took care of me were awesome too. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  2. I am so grateful there are people in this world who are able to be so compassionate and loving. They are definitely awesome. My thoughts and prayers with you and all.

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  3. I came to the conclusion that it is possible to hide wings under a nurses scrubs. Surely they are angel's in disguise."Vaya con Dios" my friends.

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  4. These are tough times for all. It is a difficult journey and we can only send you the very best of wishes.

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  5. One of our daughters is a Peds. Oncology / Hematology physician. She said it is a calling and I truly believe that.

    Praying for you all.

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  6. My heart goes out to the entire family... The best medicine in the world for me is to continue to be around these oncology treatment centers as I have for the last 10 years and see the other patients. God Bless them, as they give me continued strength to keep fighting and realize how well off I am....

    Your in my prayers.......

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  7. Thinking of you and your family at this time. Sending prayers your way:) Thank goodness there are people able to handle these difficult situations. They truly are a God sent.

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  8. Janna and. family - our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  9. Ohhh HUGS Janna to you and your family... this is never a good time, but so glad you were able to come home and help in any way you can. Just a tender touch and smile means so much.

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  10. Thoughts and prayers all the way around ......May the Good Lord bring special blessings to the Family ..... Thank goodness for those who bring love and dedication to care for cancer patients ....

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  11. I've always said it takes a VERY special person to become a nurse and reading your post further confirms this! My heart goes out to you and your family. Take strength and comfort from each other and know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
    P

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  12. Janna - sending peace and prayers to you and your family.
    Nurses can really make an incredible difference at times of great difficulty.

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  13. Janna and Mike, lots of prayers headed your way. We've been there and It is very hard. Love you both.....Pat

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  14. If mere words could off comfort, you'd have all I could send. As it is, my hope ...ALL your readers' hopes...are that you both can feel our combined strength and courage as support in this difficult journey. May God bless you both and your loved one.

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  15. Difficult times & we are thinking of you & your family.

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