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Ken Urquhart's avatar

Thank you Peter for sharing another one of your stories. They are always interesting, and beautifully written.

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Wayne Grady's avatar

Thanks, Peter. Many doctor/writers -- Chekhov, for one -- have written about being paid for their services in kind rather than cash. You are part of a long and admirable tradition. Two traditions, actually. Nicely done.

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Richard Wells's avatar

Nice to get this in my inbox. Thanks. I read somewhere that for a gift to have real meaning there has to be a sacrifice involved - it appears you got a real gift.

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Coach Jacquie Elliott's avatar

What a sweet story. I can’t wait for the book.

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Sonia Kurtz's avatar

Very touching story. Thanks Peter.

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Paula Dunning's avatar

Another wonderful story, Peter!

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Sandi Schafer's avatar

Wonderful story. So uplifting.

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HuFin's avatar

A lovely story, beautifully told, Peter. And how were the eggs? Scrambled, I assume. Hugh

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Jill Solnicki's avatar

Beautifully and simply told, Peter - and very touching. It reads almost like a biblical parable or folk tale: "Three Precious Eggs" - a story of generosity, and gratitude.

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Russ Morgan's avatar

Who needs a two hour movie when you can read a Peter Newman Substack in about two minutes and come away with many of the same sensations after leaving the theatre. They're informative, sometimes funny, sometimes sad, lots of action, always full of color and oh so vivid. It's like being right there with him in the trenches, or the exam room in his office. Bravo my dear friend. BTW, with all you've accomplished, I have a question ... when do you sleep? 🙂

Russ Morgan, September 2023.

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Alan Gotlib's avatar

What a lovely story, Peter! Isn't it amazing how to us right now, three eggs seem like very little, but you understood the value of what he was offering at that time in that place and acknowledged his generous gesture by accepting the gift. A great memory for you, I'm sure.

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Mark Wise's avatar

Gratitude takes different forms. You might have received the chickens.

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Curtis Kay's avatar

sometimes accepting the gift of someone else’s sacrifice is harder than giving care, and sustenance in the first place.

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Manuela Thiess Garcia's avatar

What charming story of a poignant moment, well earned by you, pter, for all the good work you have done. Thanks for sharing your experience!

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