Compassionate Health Care From Canaan Maine

The snow is blowing and our guests have left for their long trek back to Maine, It is mellow at the St. John house today. Penny is a practitioner nurse in Canaan, as close to a doctor as you can get, Ed has been a pharmacist for many years. Over many visits to their home I have seen lines of people stopping in for consultation for free. Both are very compassionate and caring people. They also happen to be my sister and brother in law but that isn’t the only reason their visit was special. With their years in health care they have a feel for people’s emotional health.

Though I am healing well after skin cancer surgery on my face they knew a visit and a chance to really talk with knowledgeable folks was needed. I tend to have a British stiffer upper lip façade with people. They saw through it and drove down a long way to hang out with us. It was very healing to be able to talk with them. It has been a very emotional time and at times debilitating experience. We had a great time relaxing, eating and enjoying quality time that overnight visits allow. They have lifted my spirits and for that I am grateful. Even better is knowing that those two care about each and every patient they encounter. Thanks guys for making a real long house call!