A doctor's praise is more worthwhile than another person's

A cardiologist's praise is worth more than money.You may think I am silly thinking that idea. A cardio doctor a few months ago during a checkup with her said to me "you are perfect and beautiful." This was like winning the lottery when a physician speaks that to me.

Another one said the same thing to me when I lived in Pikesville, He knew me for about 25 years and when I came for a visit, he always walked in and sang a song from the play about Evita who was the Argentina president of some high office. Since I was Elita, he used the song with a different letter than mine. It was cute and he had a nice voice. He said I was doing well and I need not come back for 10 years. He was kidding. Another doctor once said I had pretty skin.

So when I feel low sometimes, I think of these compliments, especially coming from heart doctors and think all is well.

Once, when I was a teen, Dad looked at me and said " you are gorgeous, such high cheek bones." Of course, Dad was certainly partial to his child.

One of my stories for the Patch was published in a Kansas Patch. I did not know it, but I came across it when I was searching for an old one. Then I bought a winter coat from online JC Penney and the girl was so nice, I asked where she was. She said Kansas City Kansas, not Missouri because there is a city in there called Kansas City Missouri. So I was happy my stories are picked up around the country. They are picked up in North Branford, Connecticut, St. Charles,Missouri, many Patches in Maryland, many in Virginia and one in

Washington State.

So here is to compliments from doctors, other readers, my late Dad and the compliments we give to our self.

All are necessary for our mental health and our happiness.