tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post3177278768077331181..comments2023-10-28T04:39:52.536-05:00Comments on "Hold my hand" A social worker's blog: A Pet For My PatientHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-28213729403431065342012-06-16T16:04:21.332-05:002012-06-16T16:04:21.332-05:00A creative solution. Mr. Lewis seems like a prett...A creative solution. Mr. Lewis seems like a pretty amicable fellow. <br /><br /><br />Lee <br /><a href="http://wrotebyrote.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wrote By Rote</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-10441314418682336022012-06-15T14:58:03.371-05:002012-06-15T14:58:03.371-05:00Another uplifting story Doris. Delighted Mr. Lewis...Another uplifting story Doris. Delighted Mr. Lewis found joy in his new Buddy.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-88222232138971864112012-06-14T08:06:52.679-05:002012-06-14T08:06:52.679-05:00You are both thoughtful and caring. So, that's...You are both thoughtful and caring. So, that's why you often see fish tanks in nursing homes and clinics!Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-62520041885785851952012-06-13T12:02:38.831-05:002012-06-13T12:02:38.831-05:00Hi Doris .. delightful story and so true - I know ...Hi Doris .. delightful story and so true - I know my mother put in a fish tank for her residents at her Care Home; while now she has Hardwick on her bed most times ... inherited from one of her patients ... Hardwick has been a boon to my mother, she talks to him quite a lot. He 'provides' therapy for her - and is probably as old as she is!!<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-26943016185847129622012-06-12T09:44:28.500-05:002012-06-12T09:44:28.500-05:00This is just so beautifulThis is just so beautifulAmritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887884977787790642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-3230710592597484032012-06-11T20:22:45.802-05:002012-06-11T20:22:45.802-05:00Doris- This story is just what I needed to read to...Doris- This story is just what I needed to read today. Your writing is filled with simple but profound acts of kindness. You truly see those in your care.What a blessing you are to Mr Lewis.terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348440908615750286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-5168012129810406272012-06-10T19:46:07.431-05:002012-06-10T19:46:07.431-05:00You're so thoughtful, Doris. I'm sure he ...You're so thoughtful, Doris. I'm sure he loved his new dog and fish, but I'm sure he equally loved your thoughtfulness.Bicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13502894081723323922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-85638210008752485082012-06-10T10:25:14.379-05:002012-06-10T10:25:14.379-05:00What a wonderful and heart-touching story! Pets ar...What a wonderful and heart-touching story! Pets are a gift from above. Growing-up, my grandparents and parents always had pets and they were a balm to our souls. I love pet stories and the joys that pets bring to our lives. Thank you, for sharing!~CynthiaCynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805821839864164676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-70317372869271987532012-06-09T21:17:29.790-05:002012-06-09T21:17:29.790-05:00Dearest Doris,
Great story and yes, their is quit...Dearest Doris,<br /><br />Great story and yes, their is quite some sadness for the loss of a pet of 16 years. As long as their is a living organism to care for, there is HOPE. You did pass this on with love and thereby admitting that his life had still purpose!<br />Love to you,<br /><br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-32606301943919347862012-06-09T19:49:54.017-05:002012-06-09T19:49:54.017-05:00Thanks for the shout out and you did find the perf...Thanks for the shout out and you did find the perfect pet for him. I had a good friend in a similar situation and her fish was a great carefree companion. Bettas come to the surface when they see you. They love being hand fed. What a thoughtful gift.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-19249957990851073312012-06-09T17:35:30.322-05:002012-06-09T17:35:30.322-05:00A wonderful story Doris, about Mr Lewis. from me Y...A wonderful story Doris, about Mr Lewis. from me Yvonne Lewis.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-66263319222783640552012-06-09T16:34:31.943-05:002012-06-09T16:34:31.943-05:00Oh, Doris, this story brought tears to my eyes. Yo...Oh, Doris, this story brought tears to my eyes. Your thoughtfulness and sensitivity to Mr. Lewis' feelings and needs is so inspiring! It's amazing the difference a pet -- whether large dog or little fish -- can make for a person who has lost so much.Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-77574185435510590592012-06-09T13:15:22.583-05:002012-06-09T13:15:22.583-05:00So very thoughtful and seems just what Mr. Lewis n...So very thoughtful and seems just what Mr. Lewis needed. This post helps me remember compassion. Thank you for a touching story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925934256050681032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-50404225224291433932012-06-09T12:37:31.878-05:002012-06-09T12:37:31.878-05:00A lovely story and your thoughtfulness indeed brou...A lovely story and your thoughtfulness indeed brought happiness to Mr Lewis.<br /><br />You are a good person Doris.<br /><br />Anna :o]hyperCRYPTICalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11967085628384237933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-7541261362075217562012-06-09T12:11:42.363-05:002012-06-09T12:11:42.363-05:00My sister had a very severe form of Down's syn...My sister had a very severe form of Down's syndrome, but against all odds and with the great care provided in Sweden, she lived to be almost 60. Her last few years were brightened by a small aquarium. She would sit for hours watching the fish while the soft jazz she loved played in the background. This was a wonderful choice you made and I know it made a great difference in Mr. Lewis's Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.com