There are not many times in ones' life when sincere vulnerability is exposed.
My body, my mind, my heart, my partner, my family were the most out-turned with a pain deeper than oceans or mines when we entered Swedish Hospital, February 2007.
We collectively did not want to be there; hearing what we had to hear, embarking on what we had to do.
Through the tears we looked at the doctors, counselors, nurses and felt held. There was no judgment or commands. There was information offered and listening to be had. My greatest ally became my assigned Dr. Lan Tran. Thinking her sweet name brings tears to my eyes because this amazing doctor, this amazing woman created safety when I felt so afraid. She, alongside Dr. Luthie, who was present during all three of my baby's births, created a unified front of comfort and keen knowledge of how to be--intellectually and emotionally sound.
I hope for the day when I am greeted by these dear-heart doctors in a space devoted to honoring them. They are a giving tree fruitful in space, holding the most despaired and we dead-in-soul few.
Thank you dear doctors and nurses (Rebecca from now til the end) who held us so tenderly so we could find some reason to mend.
All our love and thanks,
Emmy and Alex Graham
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