Somewhere Over the Rainbow
I don’t know about y’all, but I love the song ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow.’ Even as a kid, poor Judy Garland sang it like someone who was destined to see some hard times. I felt sorry for her back then, but the way she sang I am confident she found peace in eternity.
One of my young FaceBook book friends wrote today that she was sitting on top of a rainbow and had the world by a string. I liked that imagery.
I wrote back that somewhere over the rainbow was a life of perpetual grace and dignity and I hoped she’d pull a few strings for me. Maybe some of my patients would be blessed in the process.
I left for work. The first guy I saw was a fellow I have been worried about. He is in the throws of something very bad, and suffers with a lot of pain. We talked a while.
At the end of our conversation, I said, “Well brother, I do know this. Some where out there a pretty young blond lady angel is pulling a few strings for you.”
“Really, Doc?”
“Really.
“Dang.” He broke into a broad grin.
I sent him back to the pain Docs for some tweaking, but I think he was better before he left the office. It confirms what I’ve always believed. Somehow, some way, somewhere over the rainbow we are all in this thing together.
Dr. B
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July 17, 2009 at 4:48 pm
Hi Dr. B.,
I just stumbled over a comment of yours on Graph Jam and idly clicked on the link you left there. After that, I spent about the last 4 hours reading your blog.
While I’m neutral regarding bluegrass (sorry, I liked it as a background music for that Railroad Tycoon game, but otherwise it’s not my thing), I really enjoyed the medical blog entries. They are similar to Atul Gawande’s books, which I enjoyed very much reading.
Now, back to reading.
July 17, 2009 at 5:01 pm
gargamel,
Wow. I must say you have the best attention of span of any reader I’ve run into. I appreciate you dropping by.
I have a Med Student right now, so I expect the medical concentration to be fairly heavy over the next six weeks. I hope we will have more stories of interest for you.
I have been at it many decades and it is still something new every day.
Dr. B
July 17, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Wow-back, you are indeed a fast replier.
And, judging from what I have read, quite a wit. I like it.
I hope your student will be smart enough to keep the Co-Cola supply up and flowing – unlike here, I’ve run out of the sweet stuff, restock due tomorrow.
July 17, 2009 at 5:50 pm
gargamel,
I was at the computer, so I’m multi-tasking right now. Reading, studying my monthly mando lesson (minor scale appeggios) and catching up on blog and e-mail biz. All fun.
Sorry you’re out of Co-Colas; a sad day indeed.
Dr. B
July 17, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Dr B
I enjoyed this post a lot. My favourite rainbow song has to be Kermit singing The rainbow connection, which essentially has the same message – the lovers, the dreamers, and me.
July 17, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Ms. Sharon,
I think it is a song about dreams too, and without dreams it would be a hard world.
Dr. B