Tag Archives: hospital

Cords

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Mary K. Smith

Funny how a single instance can bring memories flooding back. I was getting myself tangled in my cords to my headset and my earphones. An inconvenient tug of the earbud and there it was… I was transported back in time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cancer, Chemo, cords, earbuds, feedings, headphone, hospital, IV, melanoma, morphine pump, phones, pic line, thoughts | Leave a comment

Insurance companies…

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

I just got off of the phone with Care First. A few days ago John had received a bill from Dr. DeMuth’s office that was for a dollar amount of forty some dollars. We had paid the co-pay and we … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Fire Company of Rising Sun, Life after John's Death, Stage IV | Tagged Ambualance, Care First, CFCRS, Christiana Hospital, Dr. DeMuth, hospital, Imaging Center, Insurance companies, John, PET/CT scans, White Marsh | 1 Comment

Department Meeting

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

When they asked if anybody wanted to recognize anybody at the department meeting. I raised my hand, waited my turn, and took some deep breaths. I’m not very good at getting Thank You cards sent out (frankly, I suck at … Continue reading →

Posted in Events in honor of John, Friends, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Stage IV | Tagged 5K, babysat, Beth, Charlie, church, co-workers, department meeting, friend, funeral, home, hospital, Kari, LiveStrong Challenge, Miles for Melanoma of DE, rainbow, Steve, talk to, Taneka, thank you, viewing, visit, without crying | Leave a comment

“I’ll Wait for You”

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

I was driving today and flipped to WXCY, the local country station. I grew up listening to country music, but I’ve moved away from it the last several years. Song- “I’ll Wait For you” Artist- Joe Nichols This song came … Continue reading →

Posted in Annapolis Fire Department, Family, Firefighting, Friends, Horses, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel, Stage IV | Tagged 48 years, AFD, Ann, Annapolis Fire Department, bike, club level, Club Level PSL, Cycling, Dave, die alone, familar face, fear, gate, gravestone, handsome, Heaven, hospital, I'll Wait for You, IL2, Joe Nichols, John, last night together, lonely, Mary Emily, Mary Emily Brown, memories, nasy side effects, Nathaniel, PSL, Ravens, re-marry, rich, The Lake House, wicked side effects | Leave a comment