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By: Journal of John David Mann » Blog Archive » Sylvia

Journal of John David Mann » Blog Archive » Sylvia — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:44:36 +0000

[...] The post was about a story Sylvia told me one evening, about one of her early experiences as a nurse. [...]

By: Virginia Chung Kon

Virginia Chung Kon — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:12:50 +0000

Each time you write some words I feel so blessed that I get to read and share them – so never stop writing and sharing.

By: Kelly Wissink

Kelly Wissink — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:15:56 +0000

What touches me more than the story is your obvious love and respect for your mother in law. Sylvia sounds to be a mentor and a friend, something that doesn’t happen very often. She also appears to be a woman of integrity with possibly a glint of mischievousness in her eye. True?

Thank you for touching my heart and reminding all of us that some details are just meant to be left out.

Blessings,

Kelly Wissink

By: Marty Wallace

Marty Wallace — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:11:16 +0000

It sounds like Sylvia is full of grace! We would all do well to implement this wonderful quality into our lives, daily.

By: Pamela McBride

Pamela McBride — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:08:25 +0000

Hi John,

Being in the medical profession, working with nurses and doctors, day in and day out, for more years than I care to admit, I am always, always touched by stories of compassion.

In the nursing profession, lately, I’ve heard a lot about “compassion fatigue”…I hope I never become tired of compassion.

Thank you for your compassionate story,

Pamela McBride
Thank you so much!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:46:11 +0000

Oh John

So beautiful. Bob’s right – it opens doors to our prescriptive judging that is dictated by society – without reverence and honour to the soul’s journey.

You’re a gift!

Love
Natalie

By: Jean Swanson

Jean Swanson — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:27:56 +0000

oops … didn’t get a chance to finish before my little finger hit “send.” I was actually looking for another post, but was so delighted to read this treasure from Sylvia. ~warm regards,

Jean

By: Gail Doby

Gail Doby — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:31:12 +0000

That reminds me of my mother’s stories as a nurse. She wrote about homosexual friends and marijuana in the 40s (she didn’t smoke, but knew people that did).

Thank you for sharing…I love the A+. Good for her teacher.

By: Carolyn DeBrusk

Carolyn DeBrusk — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:20:56 +0000

John, Sylvia’s story speaks volumes not only about herself but about Ana. I, too, trained as a nurse a few years after Sylvia, and the sensitive treatment of the young, unwed mother says volumes about what a class act Sylvia is – and she has passed this on to Ana.

And what a treat for you to be blessed with the presence of Sylvia in your home where she can share great memories with you! You both have enriched us in the telling of this story. Thank you.

By: Kirsty Hogg

Kirsty Hogg — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:25:00 +0000

Hi John, Forgive the long post.

I really like that your story came naturally from casual conversation over dinner and yet it has a really strong message we can all learn from.

I know times have really changed in the last 50-60 years. So for the younger folks, it’s important to understand how devastating it was to your character to be labeled an unwed mother carrying a “bastard” child. I use that ugly word that was so commonly used then to emphasize how deeply frowned upon a woman was to be caught in that predicament. And because of this, would make a big difference in how the woman was perceived and treated.

It took a lot of maturity to do what the young nurse did here; it speaks volumes about her character. I took from this that portraying people in the best light possible is always the best policy in the end.

Thanks for sharing your mother-in-law’s memory with us, John! I’m going to share this one.