At various points during the day yesterday, people coming into my hospital room — where I’m being treated for pneumonia and some associated heart failure — have had to wear masks, for their protection and mine.
Because I’ve been wearing various types of oxygen masks and because my face has sometimes been a mask of exhaustion, illness, worry, nausea, and anxiety, I haven’t taken a lot of photos of those masks.
Here’s the one photo I took yesterday.
Who is that masked man?
That is my long-time and trusted cardiologist, Dr. Deeb Salem. To me, the mask cannot hide his wonderfulness. Both times he showed up in my room yesterday, he dispelled my masks of worry and fear.
What music am I about to unmask for this post about masks?
I cannot mask my delight and appreciation for your visit to my blog, here and now.
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Prayer for your recovery from me.
Thank you so much, Carl!
My thoughts are with you Ann.
Sometimes when I need a smile, I watch this two videos… hope you enjoy them 🙂
Thanks so much for all of this! ❤
I’m glad you like it. It is no fun being in a hospital and going through that stuff so little things like this might help 🙂
Warmest wishes to you. ♥
Thank you, Miriam!
When the smile reaches the eyes like that…
Your comment made me smile, Gilly!
His wonderfulness shows in his eyes. Hugs💙
Wonderful hugs back at you! ❤
I’d know him anywhere. Be well soon
I’d know you anywhere, Derrick. Many thanks.
Behind the mask is a hero to your health. 🙂 I like him too. Feel better please.
I like you and I will do my best to feel better ASAP. ❤
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I am thrilled to see the wonderful Dr. Deeb Salem smiling at you. I hope he can help you get to Edinburgh.
I am thrilled to see you smiling at me and I’m smiling back at you now, Maureen.
I’m not really hiding behind the mask of this quote from Oscar Wilde:
“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.”
Instead I’m reflecting on how a mask can emphasize what we most want to share. And because a mask can be shared it’s the best way to express what we share in common.
Thanks for showing yourself here, Chris.
Hope your recovery is going well.
I am definitely making progress!
😷✌
Love those emojis!
OH, Ann, I hope you get well soon. PNeumonia is no picnic.
It is no picnic, for sure. ❤
I think your Dr. has smiling eyes! Must have a tincture of Irish in there somewhere. The Lone Ranger was my hero growing up along with Hop-a-long Cassidy and Lash Larue. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way. Feel better soon.
Thanks for all you sent me! ❤
You are correct; no mask could mask his obvious compassion and sweetness. This song is quite Tell-ing. Continued good thoughts to you for recovery.
Love your good thoughts!
Sending wishes for a quick recovery your way!
Received and greatly appreciated! ❤
He has the best smiling eyes Ann! May you continue on the road to recovery 💛
What about your smiling eyes, Val? They are also the best. ❤
It’s not easy to find something to laugh about in the hospital! I’m glad you’ve found something – get well soon!
Thank you, Jan!!!
Dear Ann, I am wishing a speedy recovery for you. Your chicken soup is done and in the freezer. It is a little peppery so I might add some barley. Take care and I will bring you soup and whatever else you would like when you are home. Love, Karen
Dear Karen,
Thank you so much!
Love,
Ann
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I am so happy to see Dr. Salem! And so glad that you made a spectacular recovery.
I am so happy to see spectacular you!