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* This month’s theme is to talk about a person who has helped us in some special way. There are many people who have helped us. I am very critical of the medical profession, I know that. I have many trust issues with doctors. I’ve chosen to thank Ivy’s paediatrician because, even though we have a love hate relationship, he has stuck by Ivy and our family for the last two years. Even though diagnosis has been difficult and things have not been easy, he has never said ‘I give up’. I guess, that is the most important thing, that there is someone who will walk with us.*

Thank you.

We came to you for help (you were our third attempt at finding a paediatrician)

and you did.

You never gave up. (I bet you wanted to, though. I bet you were sorry we ever walked through your door, some days).

You helped us to find answers.

You listen to my stress and sadness.

You put up with my frustrations.

You always did what was asked of you and sometimes more.

Even though I get angry and expect too much, and my expectations are too high,

you really do have our best interests at heart

and I will be forever grateful

for  you -

to have someone else walking this journey with us

who knows her almost as well as we do

and for your kindness.

I know you really do care about her.

I watch how gentle you are with her.

I’ve seen you work and worry at a problem until you find the answer.

If I have to trust any doctor, I’m glad it’s you.

From the bottom of my jaded, neurotic heart,

Thank you.

*Now, back to my regular whinging*