You have both helped to make my 2011 a very good year

Dear Amber and Dr. Schaefer,

It is a special part of this wonderful season to take a moment to send my warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families!

You have both helped to make my 2011 a very good year – I am so very appreciative of your professional talents and your caring attitudes.

The card enclosed is a picture of our four grandchildren – all special treasures in their own way. I hope this Christmas season will bring as much joy to you and your families as we will have in celebrating with our four very special young people!

I hope this wonderful season finds you and your families healthy, happy and blessed with time to share with loved ones.

Wishing you joy, peace and laughter in 2012!

Thank you for being so good at what you do

Dr. Schaefer,

It is difficult to put into words, but you have created a distance between ME and CANCER that I have not felt until now. I will always be grateful!

Thank you for being so good at what you do.

With appreciation

No words that can adequately express my gratitude

Dr. Schaefer,

When I was diagnosed with cancer five months ago, I tried to face each step as positively as I could. I knew I needed to trust the people being brought into my life. You may not remember, but one day you “reminded” me to trust you, you would not make me do anything I did not want to do, so I did. There are no words that can adequately express my gratitude for the sensitive, professional care you provided. I will continue to heal (and tape) and see you in three months. Take Care.

With sincere appreciation,

I feel blessed that you are my Plastic Surgeon

Dr Schaefer,

I know you aren’t done with me yet but I want to thank you for what you have done so far. Your skills, combined with respect and caring, have made an emotional and painful experience tolerable. I feel blessed that you are my Plastic Surgeon. Words are not enough but they are all I have, so thank you. With a thankful heart,

PS. Today your handwork was admired by my Gyn. She was impressed.

I am blessed to be under your care

Dear Dr. Schaefer,

Thank you so much for the great care and compassion you’ve shown me as I’ve embarked on this reconstruction journey following my mastectomy I am blessed to be under your care.

I am amazed and very pleased

Dear Dr. Schaefer,

From the shock of finding out what I had to face through reconstruction, I was ever-grateful to be in your care. Thank you so much for making the process a matter-of-fact reality. Thank you for doing such a great job making me feel like myself gain. I am amazed and very pleased.

I have found you to be Mary Poppins like “Practically Perfect”

Dear Dr. Schaefer,

Thank you seems so very inadequate for what you have done for me. Your skills as a surgeon goes without saying but as human being, I have found you to be Mary Poppins like “Practically Perfect” One day in February you took the time to find out what was going on emotionally with me. Many physicians would have skated right past that.

If you ever have days where you are discouraged or bored or wonder if you make a difference, you do. You gave me the gift of caring, respect and time. What a blessing that it lined up for me to have you as a Plastic Surgeon. May God bless you, your practice and your family.

Special thanks and appreciation

Dr. Schaefer,

Special thanks and appreciation to you for the difference you have made in my life this past year. Thank you for your kindness and expertise!

Happy Holidays!