Sophias'

Since yesterday I have been wearing a little thing every 20 minutes squeezing my arm measuring blood pressure.

This "Sophiahemmet", ie Sophias' home. One of Swedens oldest private hospitals.
When I moved to Stockholm and searched for a doctor I got tired of waiting and contacted Sophias. Had heard positively, but thought it was expensive as it is private. My socialistic heart doesnt like the idea that money should buy better doctors. But this hospital welcome us "common" as well, same fee. After three visits it's free for the rest of the year. Isnt that something to be greatful for.

The story is that queen Sophia Together with her husband king Oscar II, Founded the hospital. The queen had been in London and visited St Thomas hospital and met Florence Nightingale, whos litterature Sophia had studied. When S returned home in 1884 she started "The Home for nurses".

The wellknown cap for Sophia nurses represent: the white cloth the light in life, the black the seriousness in life, the lace joy in life and the folds on the cap, Ten Commandments.

I like the quitness in the house and the old fashioned style.

Next week doctor John will phone me with results.

+ three youngsters passed me and one of them bumped into me in his hurry. I was dragging a heavy bag and head got filled with black thoughts about all these ... Bla bla. 10 sec and he turns around, smiles and say I am sorry. Ahh..

- lost second pair of golves. Leave them on the bus. Maybe someone needs them better than me :)