The New York Time Health section had two stories that at first may not seem to have a connection. But on closer examination, both offer the perspective of the those who comfort a patient in their time of need and what the comforter gains from being with a patient.
The first is from Dana Jennings, an editors for The New York Times who has been chronicling his course with prostate cancer for the Well blog. His blog today is on the comfort provided by his dog.
The other story is from a medical student Nell Burger Kirst, who recounts how he watched the boyfriend of an ailing patient reach out to comfort others.
Both stories show the power of living connections. Healing doesn't just come from medicine, but also from caring and a warm touch.
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