Well, my blog has turned out to be an obituary of sorts lately. Brett's pediatician, Dr. Tony Amador, died yesterday. He had a stroke last week and didn't recover.
Tony meant the world to us. He was the only one who believed us when we kept saying "something is wrong with Brett". He was our "Quarterback", getting all the other Doctor's and specialists in line. He kept Brett's paperwork from all the other Doctor's organized at his office. He often lead the charge to speed up tests and visits so we wouldn't have to wait so long to get Brett looked at by the other Doctors.
He was Lisa's calming influence. Sometimes he was the only one to show compassion, as so many other "specialists" are really scientists and have no bedside manner or belief in the Almighty. We needed and appreciated him so much that Lisa would actually drive to Marietta for Brett's pediatric needs even after we moved all the way across town to Suwanee. In fact, that whole PAMPA group has been one of the major reasons why Brett is still with us.
At least we can take some comfort in knowing that Tony knew how important he was to us and to Brett. Every visit or phone call we let him know. The last time Brett saw Tony was only two weeks ago. Lisa told Tony that he was invaluable. Tony, we don't know what we are going to do without you, but we sure know where we would be if we didn't have you.
God bless your family, Dr. Amador. Jesus is the Great Physician, and I am sure he appreciates the way you have looked after His children. Especially the "special" ones.
5 comments:
I'm so sorry. Mel
I found your blog on the web searching for info on Tony. "Special" doesn't begin to describe his abilities or talent, it's hard to sum up him in any word right now. We had moved away from Dunwoody 14 years ago, and still traveled yearly for check-ups to whatever office Tony was in. Know that your grief is shared with our family, as with many I am very certain. He had a wonderful relationship with my kids, and we bragged about him as a pediatrician to anyone who would listen. He is desperately missed already by my family. We love you Tony.
Kyle
Thank you so, so much for writing this blog. I am absolutely devastated about Dr. Amador's death. I have known him for 9 years, having had the opportunity to treat children he had seen (I was an athletic trainer in the same complex as he was in Marietta) and having him see my own two sons. I totally agree with you. He was the only one who actually listened to you and never made you feel alone. I feel like my children, and myself, are better people just for knowing him. My sons just saw him two weeks ago and my oldest, who is 4, drew Dr. Amador a picture. My son told him to put it on his refrigerator, but Dr. Amador put it in his chart and said that he and my son would keep it in there and look at it when he turned 18. My heart breaks just thinking that they will not have this opportunity.
Thank you again for writing your blog and thank you for the opportunity to share my grief.
Jennifer
My sister found your blog - I am so thankful - I emailed her when I heard the devastating news about Dr. Amador. I called to talk with his nurse about my son - and found out he had passed away. My heart has been so heavy since I heard this news.
Dr. Amador made everyone feel so special - he always would cut up with my boys - "Hey man - you are getting so big". He was great with them when they were young and has been the best doctor and advocate I could have asked for. We followed him to whichever office he was in - and did so for over 10 years.
We are better people for knowing him - and he set a wonderful example for my boys in how to treat people. Everyone was precious to him - and I am sure that God is so proud of how he lived and served.
Helen
It's been more than a year since Tony has passed. We still miss him.
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