Things You Learn

We were at Good Samaritan Hospital today because my aunt had a medical problem yesterday which resulted in being rushed to this hospital and this morning undergoing the procedure to put two stents in her heart. She had had a mild heart attack and we are very lucky that they were able to do this and to help her. My husband had this same thing, well actually 6 years ago now. She is tired, but doing fine, and we are hoping she will go home tomorrow. She is charming them up there already and they are impressed with her youthfulness. I will be spending the night with her at her place, at least for one night, after she comes home. I will have to catch up with comments and some back blips I guess.

This was taken from a window on the third floor. The older building is the Theodore Wilcox Memorial Hospital building which I have never heard of before in my life. This 1920's building is in the middle of the newer Good Samaritan Hospital grounds. I did a google search on Theodore Wilcox. He was a big time mover and shaker in Portland and today I learned this:


Theodore Roosevelt said that the strongest men of the nation have been produced where eastern birth and training have been grafted onto western enterprise and opportunity. Such was the record of Theodore Burney Wilcox and the result achieved was a notable one, for through many years he figured not only as one of the most prominent residents of Portland and of Oregon but as an outstanding figure in connection with the development of the milling industry of the United States and the extension of its trade relations into the Orient. He was ever a builder. His life was characterized by constructive processes that not only promoted his own fortunes but contributed in substantial measure to the development and upbuilding of those sections in which he labored. While he attained distinction as a representative of the flour manufacturing business and became one of the prosperous men of the northwest, there were other traits in his character that were equally pronounced. Those who came within the closer circle of his acquaintance found him possessed of many admirable characteristics that won not only their respect and esteem but also their friendship and love.

Have a great week Blippers. Stay healthy!!