Doctor, Doctor!

I have gained a renewed appreciation for doctors and what they do.  They spend many years in college, and thousands of dollars, and often work long, difficult hours.  They can literally hold life in their hands, like they did mine.
I have mentioned before that I remember very little of the accident and the events immediately following.  What I do remember is the EMT's asking me questions about my kids and informing me that we had been in an accident.  Then, a whole lot of nothing until I woke up in the ICU.

Between these two memories I know a lot happened.  I went for my first, and only, helicopter ride where the EMT's were able to make some life or death diagnoses based on tests they were running and answers I was providing (because apparently I was conscious).  I was x-rayed and scanned from head to toe, more than once.  I had major surgery to remove my ruptured spleen and I was given some pretty hefty medicines to fight infection and relieve pain and swelling.

After all this was said and done I was attended to by yet more doctors and nurses.  They administered yet more x-rays and scans, stitched up my nose, provided more medicines, examined cuts and bruises, and helped me basically re-learn how to walk.  Caring nurses also helped provide me with a breast pump from the maternity ward so i could be more comfortable and possibly continue to nurse Mr. E after I was through with antibiotics.  They helped me find semi-comfortable positions, cried with me, and bent rules for me.

I am also grateful for many other doctors that have helped my family and me.  I am grateful for gentle and caring pediatricians who care for my children and provide them with immunizations against dangerous diseases.  I am thankful for OBGYN's that help me through pregnancy and deliver my babies into this world.  So here is my big THANK YOU to doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and the many other hard working people in the medical field.  Thank you for all you do and for all you have done for my family.