Tag Archives: medical

an evening can change in a moments notice

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Robert I Baxter

    I was watching the evening news tonight. I was busy cooking in the kitchen and my attention changed suddenly from my cooking to the TV during the sports section of the newscast. My eyes went wet. The terrible … Continue reading →

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Zoe Meme #119: BROLLEAGUE

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

Zoe Meme #119: BROLLEAGUE. You have got to see this to believe it. Men who work with babies! Continue reading →

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“Little” Work

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Robert I Baxter

I have a story I would like to share with you to give you an idea of what I do. Not only will I be sharing a bit about my profession, but also about my heart and something valuable I have learned out of this second cancer battle. I share the following with permission and encouragement from the parents. Continue reading →

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Trying Again

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

Big day for me today. I’m returning to work (again) for the second time. I initially went back on September 8th, after having been off from June 2014 for chemo and a stem cell transplant. My initial return to work lasted 5 weeks before illness set in. Continue reading →

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Highway 114

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Janice and I woke at 5am. We headed out through the rain and traffic to brave 114 to Dallas. Highway 114 is special. Especially bad. It is one of the worst drives I’ve done through any metroplex so far. Continue reading →

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50 years

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Fifty years. I made it by the Grace of God. My goal is to make 51 now. A noble goal for me! Continue reading →

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Thank You Nora!

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Thanks to my sister Nora for coming to visit this weekend and helping us out. This allowed Janice to rest at home this weekend and not worry about me this weekend. Continue reading →

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