Most of our posts here have been light-hearted . . . about restaurants and shops and the wonderful people you find in Vienna. But sometimes things happen that make you stop & really get serious. And this week was one of those times.
One of our Belt Team members, Jerry Belt, was admitted to the hospital. Again. We almost lost him last year, but thanks to some miraculous events and the expert care of some of the top medical experts in the country - he's still with us. Those same doctors are doing their magic again. And before we know it, we hope to have Jerry back on his feet.
So this morning when I was thinking about what to post on our Vienna blog today, it hit me. We are blessed to live in the most amazing location for anyone who needs specialized medical care. You can find about any kind of expert you need - physicians and specialists who are often world-renowned. And just about anything you need is within a few minutes drive. No need to spend hours on the road or travel to other cities. It's all here.
I reflected back to when our godson was born. He weighed 1 lb 13 oz. (Yes - that's 1 lb 13 oz - NOT 13 lbs 1 oz!). He was smaller than his father's hand. Our godson is now 16 years old and in perfect health, but he was in the hospital for months - in Fairfax Hospital's special neo-natal unit. Some parents who had babies in the same unit had to drive for hours each day to see their child. But not us.
And I reflected back to when my daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. And to the week we spent at Children's National Medical Center in Washington DC. We learned about how to care for our daughter from the BEST juvenile endocrinologist in the country - Dr. Fran Cogen. All at a location just a short drive from our home. It sure was a lot less stressful for our daughter and for us. And the care she received was top-notch.
I could give you example after example. The accessibility of good medical care is one reason why CNNMoney.com rated Vienna in the Top 20 "Best Places for a Healthy Retirement".
Right now, good medical care may not be of concern to you. But when it becomes important - you'll understand why we love living in Vienna so much.
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