A year ago, we lost our best friend, Zbyszek. Our next best friend is Joanna. So, today I was to have our usual weekly meeting but when I arrived at her house there was no answer at the door. I waited, tried again, and then returned home. I knew she was getting back from her trip to Italy and maybe the bus was late or had some problem. So, I left a text message that I was there.
About 2 hours later, I received a call from her son, Piotr, telling me that his mother had suffered a pulmonary embolism and a heart attack and was in intensive care at Gorzow hospital. I was totally shocked, saddened, and worried about what the future held for Joanna. She is the kindest person I know. As a doctor, she treats patients who have no insurance or money because that is what her father, who was also a doctor, taught her to do. My meetings with her are always something to look forward to.
After receiving the news, Joan and I went to our local church to pray for Joanna's recovery.
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