feeling the loss
(cross posted at Midcentury Modern Moms I first met Dr. G the day Jen was born. I hadn't had time to choose a pediatrician, I had thought about it but...so I was in the delivery room with my brand-new daughter and my obstetrician told the nurse "call Dr. G." And thus began a long and wonderful relationship. Over the years my daughters saw other doctors -- doctors who covered for Dr. G when he was unavailable, ER doctors for emergencies, specialists ... but Dr. G remained their primary care physician. He's truly a wonderful man, gentle and understanding. He knows how to treat children, and their parents. He knew the girls well. Knew where they went to school. Knew their hobbies, their likes and dislikes. Hearing his voice over the phone was so soothing to a stressed and frazzled mother. He wasn't just a doctor, he was a friend and confidante. He kept photos of all of his patients on a bulletin board in his office. In the March 2009, when Jen w...