Jemsek's Special Clinic

        I know, the name is Jemsek Specailty  Clinic, but I also know it is actually a very special clinic. Not only did they bring me back to life, but they have become like an extended family to me. They have treated me from the beginning in a way that first helped my body become stronger cell wise, immune system wise, and inflammatory wise. The nurse for that was an A+ support person who emailed, called and gently explained what was happening in my body. Then IV, and another great nurse, who taught us how to administer IV at home, who watched over each initial antibiotic test, and who became a very familiar and trusting help. From there I could go on the the triage nurse, who has been there for me the past few months, helping me with prescriptions, and personal needs, the head nurse, the billing 'department', on it goes. I  feel like I know many office workers, scheduling personnel, initial office visit nurses, and many more. All, and I mean all are trained, and follow through on how to be compassionate, patient , caring, and encouraging to their patients. It is extraordinary. Needless to say, Dr. Jemsek himself is the role model for all this. I have never experienced a time of discomfort or a disbelief in what I said  when I was with him. I cannot say that for the majority of other doctors I saw over the decades leading up to going to Jemsek Specialty Clinic. I have always thought they go above and beyond the call of duty.
       When I opened a piece of mail from the clinic yesterday, I expected it to be some kind of clinical paper. Instead, it was a condolence card at the death of my Dad, signed by all the clinic workers. Again I felt like a member of my family had giving me some love and support through this hard time. I mean, who does that these days? Who treats not only the 'disease', (infections in my case), but the cell structure, immune system, the psychological piece, and to top it off, the emotional piece? I can only say, that the stress I have been under has been relieved in great part due to the prayers, friends, cards, meals, hugs, and now, the special people in a special clinic in Washington D.C..