Dr.J: time for me to ask you guys something

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#1 Post by **dr.j** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 6:09 am

I am not asking for your opinion of anything orthodontic. I am asking for your thoughts about a patient of mine. I was just informed that she is in kidney failure and needs a transplant. I saw her in the hospital yesterday and the first thing I saw when I walked in was a big smile with a big purple power chain on her teeth and she said "hey, Dr. J!" She is 14 years old and beautiful, a straight-A student, and is pretty much a parents dream. Her mother is my treatment coordinator. Would you please take pause today to think about how precious life is and how each day is beautiful?

that's all

Dr.J

#2 Post by **Retrogirl82** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 8:19 am

I certainly will keep this young lady in my thoughts and pray for her

Hopefully she will be well.

#3 Post by **CelestialVoices** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 8:33 am

She'll be in my thoughts/prayers too

#4 Post by **HollyDontSpend** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 12:15 pm

I will definately pray for her Dr.J.

#5 Post by **momof2grlz** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 2:47 pm

She's in my prayers, Dr. J.

Chris

#6 Post by **Dreamer** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 2:49 pm

Life is indeed very precious! I work at a middle school and have experienced some of the children's tragedies over the years & each one makes me more aware of how fragile life really is. I hope this little girl will be ok, she has my prayers

#7 Post by **leah** » Sat Oct 08, 2005 5:47 pm

I am so sorry to hear of you patient Dr. J. She will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Leah

#8 Post by **jenns91civic** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:17 am

Sounds like she is in good spirits, Dr. J and that has a lot to do with her health and recovery. I think it's awesome that you dropped by to see her. I'll definitely keep her in my thoughts. Maybe you could organize a little fundraiser or something in your office. Other patients (and/or staff) could bring in a book or magazine or a little something that you could take her while she's in the hospital. Just a thought

Wishing her a speedy treatment and recovery,
Jenn

#9 Post by **caryca** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 9:40 am

My thoughts are with her

I wish her all the best

#10 Post by **krzysiek** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 10:44 am

True, maybe my bite probles are nothing in comparison with such problems

I have 2 terminaly ill family members and I can not help them, no-one can... :/

But she is in USA, she has the best treatment in the world, she will be ok, many children in poor countries have no chances...

#11 Post by **hannah164** » Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:32 pm

She sounds like an inspirational young woman. I hope for the best for her and will keep her in my prayers. I hope that everything works out.

-Hannah

#12 Post by **Geri** » Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:24 am

An inspirational young lady - my thoughts are with her.

#13 Post by **Dawn** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 2:53 pm

Dr. J--
any update on your friend? How is she doing? I have thought of her many times this week...

#14 Post by **dr.j** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 4:53 pm

She is okay for now. Transplant is in the works but she has to build her strength with medication. I saw her this week and by golly she was still wearing her class 2 elastics! If she can wear her rubber bands than any patient can. We are all going to be tested for possible donation but that's like finding a needle in a stack of needles. If things get bad, at least there is dialysis to bridge the gap. This girl is a fighter.

PS- thanks for your concern

dr.j

#15 Post by **fearthetenor** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 8:19 pm

I certainly will keep this young lady in my prayers!

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