Heard from Terry today (Kathleen's special someone). His insights into what he's witnessed over the past month are truly invaluable. This is what he wrote...

"Things that don't always get mentioned or passed on are the little, day to day things that when combined give a better overall picture. It is true that Kathleen is surrounded by wonderful friends and family to provide support. Something I saw every day before, during and after her hospital stay is Kathleen's strength in fighting through the pain, the anxiety, the discomfort of the procedure. Her concerns were never about how she was feeling and always about the needs and feelings of others.The medical care at Moffitt was some of the best I've encountered. The nurses and tech's went out of their way to make sure Kathleen's needs were met. One of the day nurses (Melinda) became a true patient advocate and helped pull all the pieces together to get Kathleen's pain under control. Of course, Kathleen's outgoing nature quickly made the staff a part of her "family"."

Thank you, Terry for sharing.

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