Area doctors, hospital deserve thanks (11/28/2008)

To the editor:

We have a shortage of doctors in surrounding areas, but also right here in Jay County.

The few doctors that practice here in Jay County have wives, families and outside interests, but they do an excellent job taking care of the overload of patients.

They miss many meals and lose time with their families to care for our loved ones. When you encounter any of these doctors, take the time to say thank you for a job well done.

As for our Jay County Hospital, none can compare with the excellent care and compassion shown by each and every department. They also deserve a big thank you.

For myself, I say thanks Dr. Mark Haggenjos for a job well done, and also to all employees of Jay County Hospital.

Sincerely,

Marylin Kelly

Portland

Dedicated

To the editor:

I would like to dedicate this poem to all hospice care organizations, especially State of the Heart Hospice:

When you think of hospice care, what comes to your mind?

Do you fear that death is not far behind?

Myths such as this one are far from being true.

For the people of hospice care so much for you.

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It doesn't matter if you have cancer or another dreadful disease.

Hospice will always be there to keep your life at ease.

You have nothing to lose and so much to gain.

Hospice truly cares about your suffering and pain.

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Yes, death may eventually come for you.

However, death can arrive any day for anyone.

No doctor can reveal unto you your life's span.

How long you will live lies totally in God's hands.

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Twenty-four/seven, hospice is always there.

They are not far away, so you need not dispair.

On hospice care you can always depend.

They are more than professional, hospice is your friend.

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Many services hospice is able to offer you.

You decide what you want them to do.

Hospice has an open heart and listening ears.

For your whole being hospice really cares.

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Hospice will attempt to fulfill your every need.

They truly are a God-send indeed.

Hospice tends to your emotional, physical and spiritual state.

With caring services such as this, why would you wait?

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Yes, doctors are great, but they can only do so much.

The staff of hospice provides the loving, tender touch.

Hospice is a blessing from God that you should seek.

Hospice cares; they'll be by your side week after week.

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With hospice you will discover it's a family affair.

For you and your loved ones hospice really cares.

Compassion and comfort you'll find with the people of hospice.

Perhaps it's God's way of having angels always near us.

James Roberts

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