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Chet & Coleen
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 10:42 pm
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Post Number: 875
Registered: 07-2006
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I love to drive alone across the countryside of Jamaica, about mid week I ran to Sav, it was a bitter sweet mission, 14 or 15 years ago we got to know a waiter at Kuyaba, over the years as he moved to other properties we had kept in touch - would bring in supplies for his kids, my cousin had gotten very close, in September they had finaly gotten a work visa to bring him to the states - his families life was going to get a boost, but as departure day got closer a health issue reared it's ugly head, kidney failure had brought about a battle for life, I did not join the health care in Jamaica thread and I have been to clinics for minor needs - they are adequate, all I know is what I know, but I will state without any qualms that if you are comparing the hospital in my home town here in Iowa and Cornwall Regional while you are in a battle for your life you would be appalled with the state of the care and I'm not blameing the care givers - if they do not have the tools they can only provide comfort, the technology, the physical plant and the lack of basic pharmacology at Cornwall Regional,,,,, nuff said. On this day I was carrying enough money across to the family get a shunt surgically implanted in order to hopefully get dialysis started ,,,, it was going to be a razors edge walk, stepping outside the Jamaican public health care system for private care while maintaing your place in a long waiting line within the system, last Saturday the surgery took place, as of today a violent reaction to transfusions and a new medication has still not allowed a transfer to Kingston for further treatment, the experience has been in my thoughts constantly
After a tearful goodbye of gratitude from the wife I needed some alone time, I cut up to Grange Hill from Little London and trecked back to the north side of the island coming out at Green Island,,,,
the valley leading up is an old sugar producing area
many of the buildings in pretty rough repair includin what reminded me of the factory towns found at the turn of the century in the mid-west
a gradual rise begins to appear
old architecture abounds
I did not know where I wanted to be, but in the end I got there
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Chet & Coleen
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 10:52 pm
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Post Number: 876
Registered: 07-2006
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signage speaks to the spiritual
the ways of the world
and to capitalism in it's base form
and as you begin to enjoy the modern
the present past comes back to stare you in your face
I did not know where I wanted to be, but in the end I got there
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yetta
Member posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 10:59 pm
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Post Number: 1793
Registered: 12-2006
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Blessed! Thank Jah, there are folks in this world that give of themselves as you both do! As a retired RN of 37 years, I have seen a lot in the states. I have little experience in 3rd world countries, but I can imagine the reality.
Even stateside, I have heard a physician ask for money upfront before doing a needed procedure. Unethical as it maybe, I have seen it first hand! So, I can only pray that your friend will make it through this tough time. But, with caring friends like you, he definitely has a better chance. Thank you for being so generous and kind to our brothers and sisters of this world. Decent healthcare should be a right not a privilege, until then, may we all be blessed to have friends like you guys.
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Kimbobwee
Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 05:53 am
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Post Number: 397
Registered: 08-2006
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| Nice little journey, Thanx..Chet |
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Sunshine
Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 06:11 am
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Post Number: 381
Registered: 07-2006
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I will say a prayer for you and your friend and family. Bless you for being part of the solution.
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MoGlenn & Sweetsop
Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 06:53 am
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Post Number: 1010
Registered: 07-2006
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| Thanks for sharing that little journey. |
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Schuttzie
Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 07:02 am
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Post Number: 512
Registered: 09-2006
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That is beautiful...many blessings to you for opening your heart! My thoughts and prayers and with this family. Thank you for the picture journey, beautiful!
Love is what makes the world go around...At least it should be!
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Tedsgurrll
Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 10:25 am
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Post Number: 351
Registered: 11-2006
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I always look for your posts here-they are always very uplifting. Reading this one brought up some memories and some tears. Too bad that the situation your friend and his family is in isn't uncommon. Prayers said for them, and for you.
We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are. Anais Nin
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Reneé
Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 10:35 am
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Post Number: 321
Registered: 06-2009
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| blessings to you and your friend and his family. thanks for the photos. i hope things improve. |
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LuvJaBad
Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 10:45 am
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Post Number: 144
Registered: 08-2009
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With your reports, I feel as though I am there! Thanks for sharing.
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Vince
Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 11:41 am
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Post Number: 443
Registered: 08-2008
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Beautiful report and pics!Breathe taking.Bless Chet!
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nick
Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 02:01 pm
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Post Number: 1220
Registered: 12-2006
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| Nice Thread |
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Lady Rider
Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 02:57 pm
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Post Number: 776
Registered: 01-2007
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| Thanks for sharing Chet, you are a kind generous man. |
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Jim- Donna
Member posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 03:43 pm
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Post Number: 3059
Registered: 01-2007
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Hope all works out! Bless you for helping!
I'll Love you till the stars fall out of the sky! Trip #6
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Bunga & Janet
Member posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 07:09 pm
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Post Number: 349
Registered: 07-2006
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Jah bless people like you and many prayers to your friend.
The best freedom.....freedom of choice.
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SisIrijah
Member posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 07:15 pm
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Post Number: 419
Registered: 11-2008
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what a beautifully bittersweet story.
blessings to you
give thanks and praises for life and livity
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suzen grace
Member posted on Friday, November 06, 2009 - 07:27 pm
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Post Number: 180
Registered: 12-2008
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The world needs more caring and concerned people such as you two wonderful folks...
I hope all goes well for your dear friend...
I enjoyed yur pics out in the countryside..I find being out there is so soothing to my soul... |
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Beth
Member posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 02:00 pm
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Post Number: 833
Registered: 09-2006
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Thanks for sharing you kind and loving story, I hope your friend gets better, thank for the pictures and great story, god bless you and your friend and his family
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