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Carol ****
From Carol
A little over 3 years ago my family doctor retired. She had a nice young woman doctor ready to take over the practice. I found Dr. Wordle when my previous doctor went into palliative care medicine. Sue told me about a new practice being set up a couple blocks from my place because they opened an account at the bank she worked at back in the 80s. I walked over and even though they weren’t accepting patients yet they made an exception and took all my information. Since my doctor was younger than me I expected to have her forever and it never occurred to me she would retire before I died. Then at my last optometrist appointment in the fall my optometrist, whom I also have had since the 80s, told me he was retiring at Christmas. With Jim I felt like we had a friendship besides the professional relationship. He was heartbroken when my Mom died (also his patient), I knew about what his children were up to through the different stages of their lives and he knew all about my family. At least I got to hug him goodbye. Then I broke a piece of tooth a couple of weeks ago and called my dentist’s office. It was a strange voice on the phone but I made my appointment. I was blindsided to find out my dentist and hygienist retired shortly after my last appointment in the fall. My hygienist was having back problems and said she was considering retiring if it didn’t improve but she was going for physical therapy. I have also been with them for more than 30 years and knew about difficult pregnancies, kids starting school, starting university, starting their own families. Both Kathy and Debbie went through painful divorces. They knew all about my grandkids and would ask me how Viv is handling her diabetes. Kathy decided to sell her business and retire herself when Debbie couldn’t work anymore rather than break in a new hygienist after so many years. She just didn’t expect her practice to sell so quickly. All of these people are younger then I am, and again, I expected to have them forever. The dentist who fixed my tooth seems very competent but I can’t imagine him being someone I will get to know. Now today Al went to see his doctor, the same office as mine, and David told him he is also retiring, despite Al telling him he can’t until after Al dies. By the way it seems Al is suffering from bursitis and anti-inflammatory pills should fix him up. I gather they spent much of the appointment talking about hockey and the fact David is expecting his 6th grandchild. So Al also has a more than just patient doctor relationship and will really miss his doctor. It just never occurred to me that our younger health professionals would retire in my lifetime but since we are older so are they. We just are not ready for all this change.
Carol ****
From Nova Scotia Sus
So sorry I didn't send any stories in during Christmas. I had two weeks off work and the time just flew by. Now we are into serious winter. The snow just wouldn't stop yesterday and all night. We woke up to a winter wonderland. Absolutely everything is covered by at least 3 feet. It was major work to uncover our vehicles. If the sun would come out it would be amazing. Luckily we have Zane and Dave to clear the driveways and make it all passable. Now it will be icy if the temps come up. The chickens are laying so good that I am finding more homes to sell the eggs. I have customers for hair and eggs these days. I hope you all had a good Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sus ****
From Gary
Hi folks. Another week rushed by. Nothing to write about except the weather. We’re in the midst of January thaw. Calling for mild temperature , winds and rain. Snow going quickly. Max is going to replace our car breaks on Saturday. Hopefully it will go smoothly. Take care and stay safe everyone.
Gary ****
From Doug
This is all I’ve got this week because I don’t think there is much point in going on too much about how it doesn’t seem to ever stop raining here. Carol had sent me a nice birthday card a while back and in it she said that under better times Sue would have baked me a pie for my B-day. Well, I’m not as helpless as I look, I made my own pie. The pastry is also home made, but not by me although I may get around to doing that at some point. The last time Sherry was our there she had made up a batch of pie pastry and made balls of the stuff just the right size to be rolled out into pie shells. The balls were frozen for good keeping. I still have 2 frozen pastry balls left so another pie or so is in my future. Here is the pic of the raisin pie I made and yes, it tasted quite nice good.
Doug ****
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