Dr. Fackrells area is now in Family Practice C area. He and Penny have moved and use room in the same hall as Dr. Haddock. So, don't say you didn't know because I posted it on the blog for all to see!
P.S. I need some stories...anything to put on the blog!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Christmas Stories
Last week at our nurses meeting, we had a little party and shared some of our memorable Christmases. So, I hope it is okay with those, whose stories I could remember, that I share them. If not, tell me and I can make it all better!
Renae:
She remembered a Christmas back in the 70's, I think, and she had recently gotten married so it was their first Christmas together. He mother had also been recently diagnosed with cancer so it was her last Christmas with her. He husband dresses up like Santa and they had a really fun Christmas.
Penny:
She said this year is like a new beginning for her. Her dad has bone cancer so this could be his last Christmas. But, she recently was married and became a mom! So she gets to celebrate Christmas as a mom this year and see how excited "her" kids get on Christmas morning.
Judy:
She remembered her most spiritual Christmas. It was her first Christmas after being divorced. They used to go to her moms house and her ex husbands mothers house. Judy said she was really close to her mother-in-law and took care of her when she was sick. So, on Christmas she called and asked if she could come over so she didn't have to be alone. She got to her mother-in-laws and she was also alone. Her mother-in-laws daughter said she hated feet so she wouldn't help her mom take care of her feet. Judy said she soaked her mother-in-laws feet so she could do some foot care and at that moment she realized the significance of Christ washing the feet of his apostles. She said it was very special and a Christmas she will never forget.
Nadine:
After her husband died, she moved with her small children to her parents house in McCammon. I think she had 3 children. It was really close to Christmas and her son said he wanted Santa to bring him a frog and a duck (I think). Nadine didn't know what she was going to do. She couldn't go into Pocatello to go shopping with 3 kids. At her parent house, there were a lot of people coming and going and on Christmas Eve a box was left at the house for her son. Nadine wanted to know what it was so she opened it. It was a frog. Nadine said she believed in Santa after that Christmas.
I hope I got the stories pretty close to accurate. I was going off memory. If you have a favorite Christmas story, please tell me so we can share it with all and get everyone in the Christmas Spirit!
Renae:
She remembered a Christmas back in the 70's, I think, and she had recently gotten married so it was their first Christmas together. He mother had also been recently diagnosed with cancer so it was her last Christmas with her. He husband dresses up like Santa and they had a really fun Christmas.
Penny:
She said this year is like a new beginning for her. Her dad has bone cancer so this could be his last Christmas. But, she recently was married and became a mom! So she gets to celebrate Christmas as a mom this year and see how excited "her" kids get on Christmas morning.
Judy:
She remembered her most spiritual Christmas. It was her first Christmas after being divorced. They used to go to her moms house and her ex husbands mothers house. Judy said she was really close to her mother-in-law and took care of her when she was sick. So, on Christmas she called and asked if she could come over so she didn't have to be alone. She got to her mother-in-laws and she was also alone. Her mother-in-laws daughter said she hated feet so she wouldn't help her mom take care of her feet. Judy said she soaked her mother-in-laws feet so she could do some foot care and at that moment she realized the significance of Christ washing the feet of his apostles. She said it was very special and a Christmas she will never forget.
Nadine:
After her husband died, she moved with her small children to her parents house in McCammon. I think she had 3 children. It was really close to Christmas and her son said he wanted Santa to bring him a frog and a duck (I think). Nadine didn't know what she was going to do. She couldn't go into Pocatello to go shopping with 3 kids. At her parent house, there were a lot of people coming and going and on Christmas Eve a box was left at the house for her son. Nadine wanted to know what it was so she opened it. It was a frog. Nadine said she believed in Santa after that Christmas.
I hope I got the stories pretty close to accurate. I was going off memory. If you have a favorite Christmas story, please tell me so we can share it with all and get everyone in the Christmas Spirit!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Christmas family update
I just wanted to let everyone know that I delivered the Christmas money to our Christmas family.
I actually made up a story and picked up the 6 year old and took her shopping. I let her pick out a gift for both parents and her baby brother. She was very happy to be able to do this. She was so excited to be able to go home and wrap her gifts and put them under the tree, which up until that point had no presents under it.
Then I pulled the mom to the side and handed her the rest of the cash. Originally I was going to use all of the money for food, gifts and other needed items. But, earlier last week as the mother was driving home from work she was involved in a car wreck. Her tie-rod?, broke and caused her to lose control of her car and crash into a parked vehicle. Anyway, she was ok, and the kids were not with her, thank-goodness. I figured at this time, the cash would be more beneficial then a bunch of gifts, and I was assured that the kids have a few gifts so they will not have a gift-less Christmas.
As I handed the mother the card, which was heaping with money, (we earned $500, and I only spent $120.) She looked down in disbelief. She said this is a mistake, this cannot be for me. I explained what we had done, as a group effort, and how every year we support the Stone Soup effort in order to help someone in need for Christmas. As tears welled in her eyes and her hands shaking, she could barely get out any words. She was astounded that we as a group would come together to help a stranger. She could barely get out a Thank-you between her sobs and her tears. I explained that her reaction was enough, and that Thank you was not needed.
As we go through our Christmas traditions this year. Please keep in your hearts, that each and every person that contributed in any way to this years Stone Soup, please know that you are very much appreciated for your generosity. One small contribution that may be meaningless to you and I is so beneficial for someone in need. Remember as you celebrate with your loved ones in a couple days that we have made a difference in someone’s life. ....Kim Braswell
I actually made up a story and picked up the 6 year old and took her shopping. I let her pick out a gift for both parents and her baby brother. She was very happy to be able to do this. She was so excited to be able to go home and wrap her gifts and put them under the tree, which up until that point had no presents under it.
Then I pulled the mom to the side and handed her the rest of the cash. Originally I was going to use all of the money for food, gifts and other needed items. But, earlier last week as the mother was driving home from work she was involved in a car wreck. Her tie-rod?, broke and caused her to lose control of her car and crash into a parked vehicle. Anyway, she was ok, and the kids were not with her, thank-goodness. I figured at this time, the cash would be more beneficial then a bunch of gifts, and I was assured that the kids have a few gifts so they will not have a gift-less Christmas.
As I handed the mother the card, which was heaping with money, (we earned $500, and I only spent $120.) She looked down in disbelief. She said this is a mistake, this cannot be for me. I explained what we had done, as a group effort, and how every year we support the Stone Soup effort in order to help someone in need for Christmas. As tears welled in her eyes and her hands shaking, she could barely get out any words. She was astounded that we as a group would come together to help a stranger. She could barely get out a Thank-you between her sobs and her tears. I explained that her reaction was enough, and that Thank you was not needed.
As we go through our Christmas traditions this year. Please keep in your hearts, that each and every person that contributed in any way to this years Stone Soup, please know that you are very much appreciated for your generosity. One small contribution that may be meaningless to you and I is so beneficial for someone in need. Remember as you celebrate with your loved ones in a couple days that we have made a difference in someone’s life. ....Kim Braswell
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
New Employees!
We have 2 new employees! Angie and Olivia. They are training with Dr. Soucie and Dr. Fackrell. Dr. Fackrell will be moving over to Dr. Soucie's area, if you haven't heard the news yet. He will be using three rooms in the hall that Dr. Haddock uses. His office will be next to Dr. Haddocks. So, with Dr. Fackrell moving over, it will soon be busier in Family Practice C. So, we are training Angie and Olivia to help out. Angie has 2 kids and lives in Chubbuck. She recently finished the CMA program and ISU. Olivia is from Arco and is just moving to Blackfoot. She is a CMA and did some rotations here at the clinic. She went to school with Kim Braswell. Help welcome the newbies!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Uganda Video
For those of you who would like to see some of my Africa pictures in a video form, here ya go:
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Christmas Cookie Exchange
There will be a Christmas cookie exchange on Wednesday, December 17th. Bring 2 dozen cookies and an extra plate to take your goodies home on. If you could also put a tag on your cookies so we know who brought what cookies. If everyone participates, we will have some fun treat for Christmas!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Christmas tree
Our Christmas Tree that Kaz and Rhonda decorated for the Christmas Tree Fantasy sold for $1100. Good job guys!
Christmas Party
The clinic Christmas party was Saturday at the White Water Grill in Idaho Falls. I didn't go last year but I went this year and I think we filled the place. I thought there was a really good turn out. The food was great but for some of us, it took FOREVER to get our food! But I thought it was worth the trip! Thanks to the doctors for providing us the great dinner, we appreciate it.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Firth Christmas
We had a patient that came and decorated our office and did a wonderful job. We thought we would share this with you all. Merry Christmas!!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Why I became a CMA...
I became a CMA because I wanted to go back to school but I wanted to do something in the medical field. I did not want to have to commit to a ton of school because I had two little kids, 15 months (Ali) and 5 yrs (Chase). So I went and talked to the advisor at ISU and she signed me up that day for the MA program. I went home a little baffled that I had said ok without even really thinking about it. I went to school for 2 years and graduated in December 2003, from ISU applied Tech MA program. Now that I look back I don’t think I would change a thing. I was able to do my clinical rotations here at the clinic and then was hired on before I finished in December. I love my job and the people I work with and for the most part……most of our patients.
Kim Braswell
Kim Braswell
Bake Sale
We made over $250 for the bake sale, and sold everything! I am so excited. It is great that we work at a place like this where we can all pull together and help a family in need. It never ceases to amaze me that we have a team with so much compassion. It is always so great to have a group as big as our come together for a common goal. I would like to thank all that contributed with the bake goods and all those who contributed by buying treats. Also a special thanks to Rhonda who came in on her day off to help me price and wrap stuff. I now without a doubt that it would not have been successful without her help.
Kim
Kim
Monday, December 1, 2008
Black Friday
So, Black Friday has come and gone. I don't know how many of you went shopping but I did and had so much fun! Idaho Falls wasn't too busy, at least I didn't think so. I was at Fred Myers at 5pm and there weren't that many people...it was awesome! I went everywhere I wanted and got everything I wanted but the $10 Lincoln Log set at Shopko (I settled with the $13.50 set!). I was home just after 10am. I am glad things weren't crazy like at the Wal-Mart in Long Island or the shooting in California. Like Dr. Haddock said, "there isn't anything at Wal-mart worth getting killed for!" I am in the holiday spirit, my tree is up and decorated, now we just need snow! I hope we can all get into the holiday mode and have a Merry Christmas!
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