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About seventeen years ago I gave birth to a stillborn baby boy. We named him John Philip. I was two weeks overdue. I can remember the concern the nurse expressed because she didn’t like what the fetal monitor was showing. Apparently what she saw was not good. The doctor was preparing to go on vacation. The nurse tried to express her concern for the baby. Sadly, the doctor chose not to listen to the nurse and as a result the baby died. Perhaps the doctor was negligent because his pride kept him from accepting the nurse’s knowledge based on what she saw. In her experience with the fetal monitors, she new in her heart something was wrong. How unfortunate that we can be blinded by our own pride. Doctors may have their healing gift from the Lord but where would they be without the nurses whose gift it is to nurture and care for the sick. Joseph Girzone writes, “We need each other for the sharing of gifts and talents God has parceled out to each of us in different ways.”
I could have sued the doctor for negligence but that would not bring infant son back. What it would do is make me a little richer but not happier. How could I think I was justified in suing if the outcome will affect the rising costs of Health Insurance for young adults as well as our elderly? Thank God the doctor was kind enough to wave all expenses because of our loss. I could only pray that God would help this doctor who cared for my unborn child-learn from this experience-what Unity really is all about. We need each other for the up building of the kingdom of Love for “life’s struggles are opportunities for new life, for greater love.” (anonymous)
It really disturbed me to see the negative write up on an OB doctor in the Newspaper. What was even more disturbing was the controversy it was causing because of what happened to another OB doctor that took away his hospital privileges. Bickering, pride, and self-righteousness are some of the negative forces that are causing division in our community. I wondered if the town community was allowing the Holy Spirit to open the windows and doors and breathe new life in? St. Paul writes, “You were called, as you know, to liberty; but be careful, or this liberty will provide an opening for self-indulgence. Serve one another, rather, in works of love, since the whole of the Law is summarized in a single command: Love your neighbor as yourself. If you go snapping at each other and tearing each other to pieces, you had better watch or you will destroy the whole community” (Galatians 5:13-15). Joseph Girzone writes, “If unity is ever to become a reality, people will have to gather together by charity first, then, as love breaks down the cobweb walls, they will gradually grow to understand Jesus better, and in understanding Him, adopt His vision and understanding, which should be the theological basis for unity.”
“Spirit of God, teach us how to liberate with your love.” (anononymous)
I could have sued the doctor for negligence but that would not bring infant son back. What it would do is make me a little richer but not happier. How could I think I was justified in suing if the outcome will affect the rising costs of Health Insurance for young adults as well as our elderly? Thank God the doctor was kind enough to wave all expenses because of our loss. I could only pray that God would help this doctor who cared for my unborn child-learn from this experience-what Unity really is all about. We need each other for the up building of the kingdom of Love for “life’s struggles are opportunities for new life, for greater love.” (anonymous)
It really disturbed me to see the negative write up on an OB doctor in the Newspaper. What was even more disturbing was the controversy it was causing because of what happened to another OB doctor that took away his hospital privileges. Bickering, pride, and self-righteousness are some of the negative forces that are causing division in our community. I wondered if the town community was allowing the Holy Spirit to open the windows and doors and breathe new life in? St. Paul writes, “You were called, as you know, to liberty; but be careful, or this liberty will provide an opening for self-indulgence. Serve one another, rather, in works of love, since the whole of the Law is summarized in a single command: Love your neighbor as yourself. If you go snapping at each other and tearing each other to pieces, you had better watch or you will destroy the whole community” (Galatians 5:13-15). Joseph Girzone writes, “If unity is ever to become a reality, people will have to gather together by charity first, then, as love breaks down the cobweb walls, they will gradually grow to understand Jesus better, and in understanding Him, adopt His vision and understanding, which should be the theological basis for unity.”
“Spirit of God, teach us how to liberate with your love.” (anononymous)