tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8428754636016738068.post8448942134938006874..comments2023-04-25T23:14:53.395-04:00Comments on Update on Dr. Dan: Surprise! Surprise!Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02095183071288703103noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8428754636016738068.post-532735083694889912008-08-05T11:42:00.000-04:002008-08-05T11:42:00.000-04:00Dr. Crabtree,I also read with interest in the Musk...Dr. Crabtree,<BR/>I also read with interest in the Muskegon Chronicle about your health and felt the need to write. You might not remember me but I was a 25 yr. old patient with cancer and you were my family physician at that time (I am now 53 yrs. old). I feel because of your early diagnosis that I am here today. Not only was I impressed with your skills but also your bedside manner. Even after you referred me to an oncologist (Dr. Upton, Grand Rapids, MI) you visited me while I was hospitalized for a week due to complications. You found out through Dr. Mirich that I was in the hospital (Hackley Hospital). There are not many doctors nowadays that do that. I feel that your support at that time helped in some way to beat my cancer. I will always remember you with fondness and wish you good luck in this journey. <BR/>Chris Gilchrist<BR/>cggilchrist@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8428754636016738068.post-50562759260884054812008-07-25T11:21:00.000-04:002008-07-25T11:21:00.000-04:00Dear Dan and Linda,We continue to pray for you bot...Dear Dan and Linda,<BR/>We continue to pray for you both of you as you both go thru many challenges. Many blessings and prayers to both of you and your families as well. We continue to pray for you all. SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8428754636016738068.post-31476449990230112432008-07-22T13:44:00.000-04:002008-07-22T13:44:00.000-04:00I have been following your blog since you started ...I have been following your blog since you started it. A lifetime friend of mine goes to your church and told me about you. I'm a cancer patient, too. I've been praying for you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8428754636016738068.post-8994626840122589662008-07-21T23:41:00.000-04:002008-07-21T23:41:00.000-04:00Precious One,I just want you to know that Bob and ...Precious One,<BR/><BR/>I just want you to know that Bob and I are continuing to pray for you for a complete healing.......<BR/>knowing that "NOTHING is impossible<BR/>with God". Remember Ed's miraculous<BR/>healing! I know what you are experiencing must be very difficult<BR/>right now; however, I know God's grace will meet your every need and<BR/>that HE will not give you more than you can bear.(1Cor.10:13). You are so special to SO many people...I was so very blessed to <BR/>have you as my physician. You will always be "precious" to me.<BR/> Anita Trotman Avery.anita trotman averyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05128859608206882340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8428754636016738068.post-28041695876448392632008-07-21T20:13:00.000-04:002008-07-21T20:13:00.000-04:00Dr. Crabtree,I, too, saw your brother's update in ...Dr. Crabtree,<BR/>I, too, saw your brother's update in the Muskegon Chronicle. Our young family were also patients of yours and have many fond memories. Our young daughter was hospitalized with a partially collapsed lung, and you personally called and talked to me about things she might have choked on and inhaled. Also, I I saw a little Golden Book in the store one day called Dr. Dan, the Bandage Man. Bought it without further thought and we read it every time the kids had to see you!<BR/>I will continue to read your updates. The expressions of your love relationship with the Lord are phenomenal.<BR/>BB in MuskegonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8428754636016738068.post-1795415738924567632008-07-21T17:03:00.000-04:002008-07-21T17:03:00.000-04:00Dr. Crabtree,I saw the letter in the Muskegon Chro...Dr. Crabtree,<BR/><BR/>I saw the letter in the Muskegon Chronicle, and new I needed to share this story with you. I was your patient as well as my entire family, we still talk about how we miss having you as our Physician. You took a cyst off from my patella, I was about 13-14 years old. I asked if I could watch, you said if I would like. I watched as you explained everything to me, answered all my question and, were so kind. When finished I told you how cool that was, your response was maybe you will go into the medical field someday. I become interested in the medical field off to nursing school I went, I currently work at Hackley Emergency room. You are one of people who inspired to pursue my dreams. I don't expect you to remember me, Lord knows I can't remember all the patients that I see, but I wanted to let you know you played a part in my decision to go to Nursing school. I pray for strength and peace for you and your family. God Bless, Laceylvanluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121545994898578168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8428754636016738068.post-65855953543927300722008-07-21T13:26:00.000-04:002008-07-21T13:26:00.000-04:00Dear Dan and Linda, still praying for you through ...Dear Dan and Linda, still praying for you through the many ups, downs, and ups. Blessings, rod and jeanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8428754636016738068.post-83459077691823207692008-07-21T12:46:00.000-04:002008-07-21T12:46:00.000-04:00Dear Dr Crabtree,I read with great interest a lett...Dear Dr Crabtree,<BR/><BR/>I read with great interest a letter that your brother wrote to the Muskegon Chronicle recently. I am a former patient at Harborwood Family Medicine in Muskegon (John Mulder was my PHP). I was diagnised with stage III malignant melanoma in January 2002. I have been very fortunate to be NED since March 2002. I did interferon ( Sends a shiver down my spine just typing the word) for only 6 weeks out of a recommed 1 year. I know that you hwve been through way more than I could imagine but please know that there are many people alive and doing well many years after their diagnosis. I found a lot of good information and support on a web site called the melanoma patients information page (MPIP). I will pray for you and your family. <BR/><BR/>Ann KowalskiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com