tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post156328344913394001..comments2024-03-29T03:00:15.690-04:00Comments on Susan's Poetry: Step UpSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05723639294340760325noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-64472877758350518732015-10-07T09:14:05.327-04:002015-10-07T09:14:05.327-04:00I consider myself lucky to be living in a country ...I consider myself lucky to be living in a country where health and medical care are accessible to everyone - no matter how poor or without private health insurance. Makes one question why all those greyed out countries aren't green as well - especially considering how some of those countries are spending billions on armies and guns and wars...Intellibloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04262938291462934103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-74374852038938451122015-10-01T19:10:21.966-04:002015-10-01T19:10:21.966-04:00The spirituality to bring to this healing is such ...The spirituality to bring to this healing is such a gift, Susan...thank you, so much for sharing I'm sending healing energy and light to you. <3Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10124956200834969600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-69537019466721108752015-10-01T15:18:12.868-04:002015-10-01T15:18:12.868-04:00You went through the major surgery, the challenge ...You went through the major surgery, the challenge and ...won! Congratulations! Now - healing, which can be faster when you have so many people wishing you feel better soon! ~ Loved 'and spirit silently applauds' ~ Love and healing, Susan!humbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00106270909713851811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-27057376538766191202015-10-01T08:38:38.512-04:002015-10-01T08:38:38.512-04:00A story of good fortune and skilled hands. Glad yo...A story of good fortune and skilled hands. Glad your recovery is going well. Gen Giggles https://www.blogger.com/profile/13744815023509063722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-63696535530489332862015-10-01T04:18:49.181-04:002015-10-01T04:18:49.181-04:00I am so happy you are out of the worst of it and n...I am so happy you are out of the worst of it and now in the healing process Susan. We do look to these doctors as Gods don't we. But to work in that profession sphere they have to be specially blessed creatures<br /><br />Thanks for dropping in to read mine Susan<br /><br />Much love...Gillena Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191865405561549074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-17476770288156913692015-09-30T18:58:59.432-04:002015-09-30T18:58:59.432-04:00thank you for this poem of experience. i pray tha...thank you for this poem of experience. i pray that you will find healing and comfort in yourself again. God bless.Nicholas https://www.blogger.com/profile/05252355730748268069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-29381073686451069122015-09-30T18:03:17.569-04:002015-09-30T18:03:17.569-04:00This is a poem which captures all the angst and a...This is a poem which captures all the angst and anxiety of a surgical procedure. However for me the map revealed the true situation. I had never realised that the greater part of the world has no health care infrastructure and I cannot expressed how sickened I am by that cold hard fact. I hope you fully recover soon.rallentandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980559347805844568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-28664334420980463532015-09-30T16:10:33.621-04:002015-09-30T16:10:33.621-04:00This unfolds perfectly and is just razor sharp. An...This unfolds perfectly and is just razor sharp. An inspiring read.claireylovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691439928758477628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-90068630774683689692015-09-30T15:53:01.254-04:002015-09-30T15:53:01.254-04:00Susan I am so sorry for your pain...you are so bra...Susan I am so sorry for your pain...you are so brave, but I understand, what else can one do? Hopefully it will pass soon, and you will be recovered, and best of all, not dead! Just Susan all better again...annell4https://www.blogger.com/profile/07629830133868270690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-71163316419996699732015-09-30T14:13:42.409-04:002015-09-30T14:13:42.409-04:00I loved the last 2 lines especially. So wonderfull...I loved the last 2 lines especially. So wonderfully you have narrated your journey, Susan. Very inspiring indeed :)Purba chakrabortyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726789340791239305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-82535334540188807452015-09-30T12:18:13.772-04:002015-09-30T12:18:13.772-04:00There is always a salvation when a need presents i...There is always a salvation when a need presents itself. It has a way of making it happen. But not many can be made available to all. Those privileged often may just take it for granted. Great thoughts Susan!<br /><br />Hank kaykualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240206222973305395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-69284793001049758262015-09-30T10:44:22.760-04:002015-09-30T10:44:22.760-04:00Wow, that map is sobering - so few places with acc...Wow, that map is sobering - so few places with access to the medical care we enjoy. You took us through your journey so well, Susan. I really got the sense of how you were feeling. I love the note of gratitude in your poem - and the gratitude you maintained throughout this journey. Your spirit is strong, and your writing remains strong indeed. So happy all went well. I so admired your faith, trust and courage as you went through this passage.Sherry Blue Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769154286598233146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-18557605982790237632015-09-30T09:12:40.621-04:002015-09-30T09:12:40.621-04:00this a beautiful poem of gratitude and courage...this a beautiful poem of gratitude and courage...Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-29677507739909135542015-09-30T09:05:08.642-04:002015-09-30T09:05:08.642-04:00Such an inspirational poem.. indeed we leave ourse...Such an inspirational poem.. indeed we leave ourselves completely in the hands of doctors and medicine which in turn nurture us and promote inner healing. Beautifully executed.<br /><br />Lots of love,<br />Sanaa<br /><br />Sanaa Rizvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681404650477409830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-14860311424073943932015-09-30T09:03:00.170-04:002015-09-30T09:03:00.170-04:00In medicine, innovation is life and death. Such ad...In medicine, innovation is life and death. Such advancements of technology make new possibilities in medical therapy options,.... So glad to hear you are healed :)))<br />Insightful innovative and a fantastic piece, Susan. Panchalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08832164041967778122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-90555612594407127202015-09-30T08:36:30.474-04:002015-09-30T08:36:30.474-04:00I think the key to recovery and healing is in ours...I think the key to recovery and healing is in ourselves and this seems to radiate here...we can be thankful to those who practically provide for us when we most need but once their work is done..ours begins...and it takes courage and determination to take that step..of which you do...admirablyJae Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509244123008832611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-87140019653759047022015-09-30T08:01:52.928-04:002015-09-30T08:01:52.928-04:00A really great piece and one to ponder on. Greetin...A really great piece and one to ponder on. Greetings!Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-88104385686022955772015-09-30T07:57:54.122-04:002015-09-30T07:57:54.122-04:00Thank you for sharing these insights into how it w...Thank you for sharing these insights into how it was for you — and making them into poetry, moreover. It must have been arduous (and probably still is) yet it seems there's a lot to be thankful for, too.Rosemary Nissen-Wadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913841031559499568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-38839058737078541272015-09-30T07:55:18.048-04:002015-09-30T07:55:18.048-04:00Those first steps are so freeing arent they? Glad ...Those first steps are so freeing arent they? Glad that this long journey has you back on your feet Susan - hurrah.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414513238308254080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-20775382793451908842015-09-30T07:17:46.953-04:002015-09-30T07:17:46.953-04:00Your map of nations with universal health care is ...Your map of nations with universal health care is very telling. How little most of the world values the health of their citizens unless a profit can be made. How much we trust our doctors to bring us back to health. Old Egghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14727444489103758018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-86905044796956490252015-09-30T06:40:33.676-04:002015-09-30T06:40:33.676-04:00You know - its a miracle the advances of modern me...You know - its a miracle the advances of modern medicine. A hundred years ago it would have been rudimentary, or been unable to fix some things and you would have to live with the pain. Even still, going under the knife and giving yourself over to the doctors to be "fixed" can be quite intimidating as well. Good to see you back and hope continued healing.Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037544390731217891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-41766371664092766312015-09-29T21:04:46.949-04:002015-09-29T21:04:46.949-04:00Whew, Susan, this really is an inspired and inspir...Whew, Susan, this really is an inspired and inspiring poem. It takes a lot of confidence to put your body in the hands of a team of doctors, I think. So many risks involved. And yes, we surrender to them as if they are gods, and for us in those hours we really pray they are. And, yes, there is so much to thank God for...coming out of the surgery alive, that bills are paid (no small thing in this country), and hopefully a pain free existence follows. So glad you are back, Susan. Your poetry remains strong! Smiles.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366010389846904663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-4516256343863438252015-09-29T19:26:42.201-04:002015-09-29T19:26:42.201-04:00Susan, the shape of this adds so much to your tone...Susan, the shape of this adds so much to your tone, and message...almost vertebrae, in and of itself. Wonderful. De Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798544585779003567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-86210568621923097312015-09-29T13:48:31.790-04:002015-09-29T13:48:31.790-04:00You said this so well how we, at their mercy, reli...You said this so well how we, at their mercy, relinquish all control to the "Gods" of medicine praying that our God guides their hands and helps heal us.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456333369930820298.post-83121389363343581822015-09-29T10:42:53.082-04:002015-09-29T10:42:53.082-04:00it is a blessing when there is a doctor when we ne...it is a blessing when there is a doctor when we need one and an insurance that pays for the treatment and recovery. in germany we often take it for granted but i know it is notClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.com