[Viva] How I wept

[Denise Becker]

Tolu:

Dr. Burdge was a wonderful, caring human being and each time I left his
clinic, he would put his hand on my shoulder and say "hang in there, OK?" -
and he meant it, it wasn't just something he said each time.  I changed to
Dr. Montaner because he was getting all the findings and carrying out trials
so that I had the latest news right away.  He seemed unapproachable at first
but I soon found he was, underneath the harsh exterior, a very, very caring
man who would fight for me and anyone else that came to see him.

He is so busy with conferences that I see Dr. Sylvia Guilllemi at St. Paul's
now.  She is extremetly caring and very sweet, she always has a smile for
me.  I don't know if that will help but she is there all summer too.

I think we are very lucky to have such caring specialists and I wish you
well.  I am so sorry Dr. Burdge has retired but he deserves it!

Denise

On Sun, Aug 14, 2011 at 11:31 PM, Tolu Vaughn <tovadiva at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Last Wednesday I went for my routine quarterly appointment at Oaktree...
> and oh how I wep,t and still weep, for Dr B.
> I wont bore you with the details, but what came to light, that is now
> missing, is the unwavering confidence in which garrisoned the clinic, the
> deep deep understanding of womens issues relation to HIV, beyond what each
> and everyone of us can ever fathom. The willingness to stand rock solid
> behind any one of us when it comes to an informed medical opinion, whilst
> guaranteeing all aspects of our privacy and confidentiality, again even in
> ways we could ever ask or imagine.  Much as I love the concept
> and uniqueness of the Oaktree, I actually considered what were my other
> options!
>
> Anyway all said and done the other doctor who has so experience at the
> clinic is on vacation.... hence it was all newbies on the block.
>
> I breath deeply and hope and pray this was just a passing phase and not the
> new trend.
>
>
>
> *You are in my thoughts today.... thanks  for  being  there, away... I
> hope real soon we get to share that cherished  smile, that bubbly laugh,
> those heart felt moments, that have made our friendship what it is! **Stay
> Blessed.*
> *Diva  *
>
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