Blindsided

Just want to thank you all for making me LOL. I knew what OP meant, but enjoyed the direction this thread has taken. Seriously though, I happen to be one of those poor peeps that are very sensitive to chemicals and smells, and so I thank all of you who take pains to pay attention to us.

Wow, that must have been a huge disappointment! I would start by telling them exactly what you've just told us. Good luck. Oh, one more thing, this post is a little confusing. Were you actually jailed or just had to wait at the police station until your parents arrived?

Well, you made me emotional just reading this. So many of us have struggled to accomplish our careers. You have done wonderful! Congratulations, and have the best cry ever!

Good luck, good luck, good luck!!!

GET WELL ESME!

I want to say something about "worker carelessness." Please tell me if you think the same or not. I believe no matter WHAT high level of caution we're practicing, and PPE we're wearing and removing, this is STILL a human endeavor, and therefore fallible.

On Meet The Press today. Healthcare worker in Dallas TX diagnosed with Ebola after caring for deceased Ebola patient. Anyone know more? Thanks.

NBC nightly news is reporting him as alive but on a vent and dialysis.

Yes, you've got to wonder that if it is true, our current administration is quashing it for the time being, or hospital is preparing to make a statement? All I know is what I read. Interesting.

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/305795#.VDG5O0Z0w5s

Sorry. Don't know how to post a link. I just typed in latest ebola news. Site called Arutz Sheva (israel national news) came up. Hope this helps.

Just read this. Sorry if posted elsewhere or earlier.

Wow, you've been getting some super good advice here! So, I have nothing to add except I've got you on my shoulders, I'm standing up now, getting on my tippy toes (only 5'3"), and now I'm lifting you up!!!

I am so sorry for your losses. I have had quite a bit of experience with cancer/hospice, etc., personal and immed. family history and, family death. I think the time I have spent working oncology was maybe my best spent time. I really felt that I was helping their pain and suffering, and helping the families to understand the active dying process. Very, very rewarding. Sorry about your husbands smoking. It's a lot of work, with very little gratification, when you try to change loved one's bad habits. This is especially tempting for a nurse, I know! I am a staunch non-smoker. Grew up with life-long smoking parents, all that exposure. Ugh! My husband's father died at age 48 of lung cancer. Neither my husband nor children smoke. very grateful for that, but plenty of other bad habits :) I guess we all have something we could change, no? Cancer chooses who it chooses, sometimes it makes no sense at all, none! Listen to your cancer patients feelings. Try to alleviate their pain, fear and suffering. When possible, gently move the family toward understanding. I don't know what more is possible. Best to you and your family.

Oh man! I couldn't believe this Ruby. Is this an urban or rural area? I feel for you.