Comments on: A Happy Life Alone

By: TINA KOBS

TINA KOBS — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:13:22 +0000

Thanks for your touching message. Tears fell while I read your article. My husband was treated at Mayo in Jacksonville, FL from October,2008 through January, 2009 doing a clinical trial for advanced prostate cancer. We were truly amazed by the care, concern that we received there. There’s no other place like it. I cried my eyes out the day we left that place. It really touched our lives and hearts. We would go back there in a heartbeat and realize that we can anytime if we have to.The oncology clinic there is wonderful, the laboratory personnel, and I miss them all so much. They have been very good about obtaining updates on my husband who is now undergoing Taxotere treatment and doing good with it. I pray that there will be further trials that we can do after completion of the Taxotere. I sincerely wish you well with your health and I, too, know that your husband is there right beside you as you were with him.

By: TINA KOBS

TINA KOBS — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:13:22 +0000

By: Sharmalee Pauling

Sharmalee Pauling — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:18:28 +0000

What a wonderful story about a truly caring relationship that made the
Mayo trips a chance to reconnect and face the challenges of a long-term disease. My husband was recently treated at Mayo so I can relate to the wonderful atmosphere…it is really overwhelming when you first see it!
I spend time exploring and found many of the beautiful art objects and displays you talked about. My brother-in-law also faced the challenge of cancer and was a patient in the last few years and lost his battle last Christmas Day.
Going it along to face your own health issues is certainly not easy at first but sounds like you are gaining strength thru your family and your husband’s memory. Good luck!

By: Sharmalee Pauling

Sharmalee Pauling — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:18:28 +0000

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:37:18 +0000

What a beautiful story from Mrs. Goff. It’s nice to hear how much it means to our patients that our designers put so much thought into the patient areas and our congenial staff is always there to meet and greet them. That’s only a couple of things that I, as an employee and a patient like about Mayo. The willingness of the entire staff to assist patients at all times no matter where they are on the campus, is inspiring, even if they are there as a patient themselves. I see it all the time and it makes me smile. Our patients are the best in the world too! They are so appreciative and relieved to know the staff is always there to help. Thanks to all.

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:37:18 +0000

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:44:51 +0000

Thank you, Margaret, for sharing such a personal and touching story. As I reply with tears streaming down my cheeks, I can imagine your marriage must have been a great partnership. It makes me so proud to be an employee here and to know that you found both the people and the surroundings something to look forward to, despite the difficult circumstances. I just know your husband must be with you in spirit.

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:44:51 +0000

By: Jacquelyne Green

Jacquelyne Green — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:21:45 +0000

Truly inspirational! Your words enveloped such emotion while reading your story that I was able to feel and see everything you where going through. Marshall was a lucky man!

By: Jacquelyne Green

Jacquelyne Green — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:21:45 +0000

Truly inspirational! Your words enveloped such emotion while reading your story that I was able to feel and see everything you where going through. Marshall was a lucky man!