13 Comments Posted by momto4

Hi Shauna,

I haven't been on here in a long time and I just saw your post. No offense taken. I am truly sorry for anything I did to offend/ hurt you. It was never my intention and I sincerely apologize. I remember you as a smart and funny teenager with a great smile. I was 19 when I started working there and stayed for a little over a year. I was about 5 months pregnant with my first child when I left. I believe you were still there.
I hope you are very happy in your life and that you are doing well. God bless you and yours also. Take Care.

Hi Veronica,
I will email soon. I haven't forgotten I had knee replacement surgery a couple of weeks ago and i am just starting to get back to everyday activities. Hope all is well with you.

Veronica, It is hard to believe it has been 20 + years. I still can't get over how great your memory is! If you were in 1st and he was in 5th, then I was in 7th! Long time ago! I tried your email address but it didn't go through. I will try again.

Hi Veronica,
I remember you very well too!! You were always smiling and I remember we called you Sunshine. You have an incredible memory. I am very impressed! I am sorry you still have nightmares about that place and I am very happy you are doing well. What kind of music do you play? An electronic engineering degree sounds very difficult to me! Good for you. How do you like living in Florida?

I don't know when they opened Ward A?? It sounds like it must have been not too long before I started working there in '85.

Sounds like you have a great life and a very busy one! The kids you teach are lucky to have you in their life. I am sure that when these kids are grown, they will have great memories of their childhood and pass that along to the kids in their life. What a great guy!

Hi Shane! I remember you. It sounds like you are doing very well in your life and that you are a great role model to kids. I am happy for you. Sounds like you are a baseball coach!

I am not sure if it helps or scares them. I am guessing it depends on their personal experiences at Gaebler. It left a big impact on my life and I wasn't a patient . I can't put myself in your shoes. Everyone probably feels different emotions when viewing this site.

I came upon this site by chance. It is crazy looking at these pictures and picturing it 20 plus years ago! It was a long time ago! I hope you are doing well.

I worked on ward A from 1985-1986. I remember playing basketball in this gym. I also remember the Pats vs. Gaebler game. I also remember Willie. He was a great guy! I enjoyed working there . It left a big impression on my life. I hope all who were there are doing well! I remember so many of you!!

Yes, I am glad it is closed. I worked there mid 85 - summer '86. I don't remember ever floating to ward D which I believe was down the hall on the same floor as Ward A. Hope you are doing well.

Maureen

I worked there for a year in mid 80's on ward A. It was quite the experience. It left a big impact on my life. I hope all who were patients there are doing well in their lives. I remember many of them!