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Sometimes the champion
Wields nothing but a steady stethoscope
Vast experience in the Garden of the Human Condition
And her own radiant heart.
Iceland volcano erupting, Winter 2010
Dedicated to my dear friend and former colleague, Deanna St. Germain, Medical Director at KIDS Center in Bend, OR and Medical Examiner for Deschutes County, Oregon. She and her medical and forensic interviewer team at KIDS Center are the most profound warriors I know—advocates and champions for abused children who have no voice.
Submission for One Single Impression prompt: Champion.
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wonderful piece Beth and oh so true!
Oh, dear friend, your words leave me speechless and humbled beyond the beyond, thank you is all I can say. And thank you for the years you held the space for this team to be all it could be, doing the work you speak of.
What a beautiful tribute…profound warriors, indeed!
Lovely poetry and amazing tribute. The photo is stunning as well. Beautiful take on champion.
So like you to leave me feeling empowered. Lucky as you know to have such a great fearless leader! Thank you Beth
a wonderful dedication and poem – brilliant!
Thank you all for the kind words–they point to the kind person (and her team) that do this work.
Hope– you are such an inspiration–you never lose your ability to see the bright lining…and you’ve experienced and moved through some incredibly dark clouds in your years of work there at KIDS Center. Thank you, for so much.
True champions in a noble cause !! Lovely tribute.