Three True Stories

To all of Arthur’s family,

We were so sorry that everything ended up so badly for you all last week.
It is so difficult when owners are prepared to do anything to cure their pet’s problem and it’s still not possible. Thank you for allowing us to try.
He was part of your lives for a short time but it’s amazing how quickly they become part of the family. You are sure to be missing him terribly, we can only hope that each day gets a little bit easier.

Regards
Damian, Paul, Joanna, Rob, Nicole, Jane, Jo, Kris, Amy and all at the vets.

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To the Ryan family,

Just a short note to express our deepest sympathy over your loss of Wilbur. It takes a pretty amazing dog to make it to 19. I think his attitude and tenacity helped him to get there. We hope you have lots of happy memories of Wilbur, as part of your family he will be deeply missed.

Yours Sincerely
Kristen, Garry, Edgar and everyone at the vets.

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One of my dear friends was diagnosed with cancer last week. She had a five biopsies taken on Friday and was sent home to wait until Tuesday or Wednesday. Her husband and three sons held their breath for four days.

Tuesday came and went. Nobody called. It’s okay that they didn’t have the results. It’s not okay that they didn’t care enough to make time to call and say, “No news yet. Are you okay? Hang in there.”

Each of us has the opportunity to touch someone every single day. To really see people. To add meaning. To care. I’m not sure we do it often enough.

You might not be able to change the outcome, but you can change how people feel in a heartbeat.

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http://twitter.com/GraceOris Grace Oris

Thank you Bernadette. Sometimes we get so selfish, we don’t see people as people. We see them only as clients, customers, patients, readers, buyers… forgetting that more than those labels, they are people.
- http://thestoryoftelling.com/ Bernadette Jiwa
  
  I know you see them Grace.
http://www.facebook.com/MandaPandy Amanda Foy

A friend of mine is seeing this play out with her Dad and his fight with Asbestos Cancer. They are treating him like he is a done deal and nothing has priority. It’s revolting and sad and hideous all in one.
- http://thestoryoftelling.com/ Bernadette Jiwa
  
  That makes me sad Amanda.
  They might not be able to change the outcome for him, but they can change how he and his family feel in a heartbeat.
  She’s lucky to have you.
Stephanie lashford

Hi Bernadette
I not only like what you have to say, but the way you say it. it often touches my soul and brings about feelings of truth. I am hoping to apply this to the relaunch of my allergy clinic. I want people to get what I am about and buy into the truth of what i have to offer. So here’s hoping.

Stephanie Lashford Sanford clinic.co.uk
- http://thestoryoftelling.com/ Bernadette Jiwa
  
  Thanks Stephanie.
  
  Good luck with your relaunch!