Mom had regular doctor visits ~ and ~ she followed their instructions. She sought pro-active care rather than just reactive treatment. Was reminded of that today, reading her 04/09/01 Mindwalker e-mail, summer is a cumin in. And from Kent Hyatt to my brother, Peter, to John to myself, she had devoted friends & family at the ready to whisk her off to whichever doctor awaited her visit.
Would that I were as vigilant about my doctor appointments & check ups as Mom was throughout her life. She understood the connection between physical emotional mental health & embodied the reality that regular preventive care can't guarantee wellness, but they sure help us stay as healthy & whole as possible.
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