tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.comments2022-07-20T00:23:15.062-04:00Ross D. Martin, MD's Personal BlogRoss Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133264758384138110noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-51119956292630028922018-07-15T15:20:29.759-04:002018-07-15T15:20:29.759-04:00Man, those early-50s out-of-nowhere heart deaths a...Man, those early-50s out-of-nowhere heart deaths are a bear. Lost a cousin, same age as me - a New Orleans jazz guitarist, no less. I'll hazard that's what hit Rex. <br /><br />Yes, car pay DM. (Say it out loud.) We all know (especially in NOLA) laissez le bon temps rouler; I'll add "garder la liste de seau courte." Keep the bucket list short.<br /><br />I have a college e-Patient Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346452642450264511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-67918758327928873722013-01-08T22:51:32.663-05:002013-01-08T22:51:32.663-05:00you so good. I miss you. Thanks for your big heart...you so good. I miss you. Thanks for your big heart.whereisrandallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186242960399124573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-8714075410491232022013-01-08T16:16:08.617-05:002013-01-08T16:16:08.617-05:00Nice piece of work.Nice piece of work.Lenny Solomonhttp://www.solomonband.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-61717153631504017012012-12-30T20:54:24.333-05:002012-12-30T20:54:24.333-05:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643051324986386022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-34382918928245855192012-12-30T15:29:12.374-05:002012-12-30T15:29:12.374-05:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Ross Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133264758384138110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-31779515351133203842012-12-30T00:04:40.459-05:002012-12-30T00:04:40.459-05:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.MightyCaseyMediahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15676994193165585448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-91004915119087966242012-12-29T10:58:06.278-05:002012-12-29T10:58:06.278-05:00Thanks, Lisa, John, Sherry and Mark! We deeply app...Thanks, Lisa, John, Sherry and Mark! We deeply appreciate your continued love and support.Ross Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133264758384138110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-52850543750791729292012-12-27T19:19:08.893-05:002012-12-27T19:19:08.893-05:00Ross,
So many important decision you and Kym hav...Ross, <br /><br />So many important decision you and Kym have faced together. The way that you two support and nurture each other is so inspiring. I"m excited about your your decision to join AMIA and will continue to keep you and Kym in the light. <br /><br />Lisa kntsplhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245760031988078980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-8728535113388712042012-12-12T12:08:29.714-05:002012-12-12T12:08:29.714-05:00Thank you for sharing this beautiful work. As we h...Thank you for sharing this beautiful work. As we have shared before, timing of stories can be such an inspiration. We have shared "dad" stories and how music impacted our lives. My father is now hopeful to come home from a Rehab Hospital after health difficulties during which time he quit his Saturday AM radio show after a 19 year run. He will be 81 next month, is receiving wonderful Lindsey Hogglenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-24013810339256406902012-12-12T05:17:02.797-05:002012-12-12T05:17:02.797-05:00That was a piece as lovely as you are Ross.That was a piece as lovely as you are Ross.Regina Hollidayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067714192642008661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-82540548713588424162012-12-12T04:16:51.422-05:002012-12-12T04:16:51.422-05:00Thank you for your continued Evangelism towards ma...Thank you for your continued Evangelism towards making this a reality for us all one day! Congratulations on your new role at AMIA. hitgypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00740499936868140030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-60656864171578952012012-12-12T00:28:50.125-05:002012-12-12T00:28:50.125-05:00Good stuff Ross!Good stuff Ross!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01213815325850141229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-67068025427614954592012-12-11T22:01:33.318-05:002012-12-11T22:01:33.318-05:00Ross,
I completely echo Sherry's comments. We...Ross,<br /><br />I completely echo Sherry's comments. We were all mesmerized. It was clearly from the heart and inspiring. Again you have made an impact.<br /><br />On a more personal note, one of my dearest friends faced a similar decision 15 years ago. He had stage 4 lung cancer metastasized in multiple locations. After surgery and radiation he opted out of chemo. He decided that while it John Feikemahttp://blog.feikema.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-76229547608638900612012-12-11T19:14:00.547-05:002012-12-11T19:14:00.547-05:00Tonight a room full of seasoned professionals were...Tonight a room full of seasoned professionals were touched by yet another tender heartfelt reading by Ross - Tic Toc.. <br /><br />I know that as you build up the AMIA organization they too are blessed by your ability to bring the art as well as your technical brilliance and gift for being so authentically present into your work there as well. <br /><br />At multiple points in my career I left Sherry Reynolds - @cascadianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-90767765453914119612012-12-11T07:48:53.978-05:002012-12-11T07:48:53.978-05:00Ross,
The decisions you and John Halamka have bot...Ross, <br />The decisions you and John Halamka have both made inspire me as I reflect on the 22-year journey with this disease that wife Cathy and I have had. Strong families, strong souls, and a solid mind-body connection seem, to me, as important as the choice of a drug. <br /><br />And we AMIA members will benefit greatly from your presence. Best wishes from the Frisse family.<br /><br />MarkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14212686689376586500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-5835079221159599722012-12-10T07:42:59.205-05:002012-12-10T07:42:59.205-05:00Thanks, ePD! Thanks for blazing the trail. See you...Thanks, ePD! Thanks for blazing the trail. See you in DC!Ross Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133264758384138110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-218075736658933732012-12-10T00:44:08.825-05:002012-12-10T00:44:08.825-05:00Oh, man, will I be right there with ya.
And I tot...Oh, man, will I be right there with ya.<br /><br />And I totally get your range of thoughts, and conclusions, about Kym's choice of treatments. Hm, who was it who wrote "It's all about me, so it's mine"? Oh wait, that was you. :)<br /><br />Can't wait to see you again. I'll be at the policy meeting Weds. Thanks for posting.e-Patient Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381434866099596466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-55435220573950884862012-10-22T20:33:20.752-04:002012-10-22T20:33:20.752-04:00For organizing volunteers, e.g. for food, you know...For organizing volunteers, e.g. for food, you know about the LotsaHelpingHands site?e-Patient Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381434866099596466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-40198793197679892362012-10-22T20:30:24.700-04:002012-10-22T20:30:24.700-04:00As I read your posts I don't always have somet...As I read your posts I don't always have something to say, but I'm always connecting. <br /><br />Regarding that picture, all I can say is: you two sure are married. :-)<br />e-Patient Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381434866099596466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-54388998133800578522012-10-22T18:22:40.683-04:002012-10-22T18:22:40.683-04:00Thanks, Lisa and Sherry. Here's to celebrating...Thanks, Lisa and Sherry. Here's to celebrating and holding it all up to the light.Ross Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133264758384138110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-6166541240072535362012-10-22T14:48:46.745-04:002012-10-22T14:48:46.745-04:00Ross,
What an amazing photo of you and Kym. EVER...Ross, <br /><br />What an amazing photo of you and Kym. EVERY once in a while I'm quiet so I just wanted you to know I'm Keeping up with your blog and I"m continuing to keep your family in the LIght. Lisa Fieldshttp://www.lisafieldsassociates.com/testimonials/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-48152306518233443212012-10-22T04:49:33.262-04:002012-10-22T04:49:33.262-04:00People often assume that to "celebrate" ...People often assume that to "celebrate" implies joy or happiness when it also means to "perform (a sacrament or solemn ceremony) publicly and with appropriate rites"<br /><br />I don't believe that we need to face death in order to honor life but in my own families experience with breast cancer (my mom over-came metastatic breast cancer) we were reminded that an Sherry Reynolds - @cascadianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-49667506708428872892012-10-21T11:06:02.231-04:002012-10-21T11:06:02.231-04:00> what it is like to watch someone hear the wo...> what it is like to watch someone hear the word "cancer" for the first time. <br />> Once that word enters the room, it sucks the meaning out of <br />> all other utterances, making it difficult to process anything else. <br /><br />Well said. Have you seen this incredible edition of XKCD, from when the love of his life was found to have cancer? Vivid:<br />http://xkcd.com/e-Patient Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381434866099596466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-2457779301106805002012-10-21T10:57:30.898-04:002012-10-21T10:57:30.898-04:00And boy what ATTITUDE! Best best best!
Wish I co...And boy what ATTITUDE! Best best best!<br /><br />Wish I could be there to help with the butt-kickin' back-in-the-saddle energy. Beaming it from afar, every day!e-Patient Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381434866099596466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1382841.post-67582954954872045822012-10-19T03:03:45.180-04:002012-10-19T03:03:45.180-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15643051324986386022noreply@blogger.com