Recently a specialist of mine spoke with me about the power of suggestion. She used the example of medications and placebos. How some patients can have a positive physical effect simply thinking they are taking medication that in reality they are not. I made the comment that it is mean. Might not have been what she was going for, but she agreed and continued with her point. I do not agree with manipulating people into believing something that isn't true. I also don't agree with anyone in a position of power over others manipulating a situation to fit their own warped version of what they believe is taking place in someone else's life. It alters outcomes in a negative way, whether they think it will or not. Particularly when it involves children.
This goes back to my previous post, but it also goes back to the last several years and what's been taking place within the healthcare system, and medical community. I do not believe it is headed in the right direction. Communication is done behind patients backs between Drs without documentation and patients aren't receiving proper care because of the influence of one Drs opinion. There's no such thing as a real 2nd opinion anymore. The other Dr is often being fed incorrect information. That cannot be unread or unheard, and it stays there in the Drs mind, waiting for an opportunity to jump out the second something can be twisted to fit. And any system controlled by insurance companies and profit driven entities hurts those in need of the healthcare, because the focus is money, not the patient. Anyone can find themselves in need of healthcare at any time. Even those who are currently without illness or injury. Life changes. Accidents happen. Harm is done.
Yesterday as we drove home from another unwanted but expected appt, I noticed how my glasses bring my vision into greater focus. I have mild nearsightedness, but also significant depth perception deficits. My glasses bring what normally appears to be a flat world into the real 3 dimensional view. The trees and mountains become much more beautiful when I can see the whole picture= the 3D view. I noticed the parallel with what's been taking place for us medically. That appt. brought much more into greater focus. I could see more detail, and from different perspectives.
Neurology within the US is closing doors on a large portion of people, and the result is already being shown but too many are ignoring the signs and putting blame on the patients, instead of working on fixing it. Sadly, the focus is often no longer one of care. Even heart and lung problems, generally easier for them to understand because there's been more research, only goes so far, and then stops. From what I've seen, this problem is caused by multiple factors. Not enough or lack of research, negative and misleading stereotypes, lack of funding, greediness...
I believe my honesty about those things and what takes place with us isn't enough and that much of the reality gets lost in my communication. Not enough clarification is provided or even sought by those who could make a positive impact.
One of those things I believe is lost in our communication is our gratitude, even though we experience and feel it. So I want to post some pieces of that gratitude occasionally. I'd love to do it daily, and maybe I can at some point, but I'll do what I can for now.
We are grateful for therapies still available.
Pictured above is Jace doing PT this morning. He's balancing while Wii sword fighting. I'm grateful for the Wii and who gave it to the boys. I'm grateful for the changes we've been able to make, making this possible. And I'm grateful for their PTs willingness and ability to provide his service that benefits our boys. I am happy when I see them accomplish goals regardless of what will be another day.
We are grateful for flowers.
God has given us such beautiful things to look at, feel, and smell. Something we experience because we have bodies, that He also gave us.
I wanted to cut these for the boys vases, but I couldn't bring myself to, because there are still blooms on the same stem that haven't opened yet.
But these lilies are so pretty!
I can't believe how deep of color the roses have.
And I'm grateful for the adorable milk glasses I can use as vases for the flowers. I put them on the boys bedroom window sill and it brightens their spirits and mine.
I remember being surprised Aidan wanted flowers in his room, and then again that Jace and Damon do. But I can see why now, I think. They appreciate God's gifts to us eagerly.
And it makes me want to plant more.
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