After years of caring for her husband and managing the physical strain that came with it, Bonney Ramsey found herself with a severely damaged right shoulder. The pain made her daily life—and her passion for playing the piano, including as a volunteer at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie—a challenge.
When Bonney sought help, she turned to Stephen Mathew, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at BSW – Waxahachie. Concerned about whether she was too old for a reverse total shoulder replacement, she asked Dr. Mathew if surgery was even an option. Encouraged by his response, Bonney underwent the surgery, hoping to regain the ability to play the piano.
The surgery was complex, and recovery wasn’t easy. Slowly but surely, her body began to heal, and one day, something clicked. Sitting at her piano, Bonney realized she could play again. She credits much of her transformation to clinicians at BSW – Waxahachie, including Dr. Mathew and his team.
Moved by gratitude for experiences like this, Bonney made a donation toward the medical center’s expansion. “I love Baylor doctors, and I want to give back,” said Bonney, who is also a longtime board member of the medical center.
“It’s an honor to be a part of the healing process that gets our patients’ back to doing what they love,” Dr. Mathew said. “One of the highlights of my day is going down to the café between morning and afternoon clinics and hearing Bonney play. She had a complex problem, but with her determination and hard work with therapy, it’s incredible to see her doing what fills her life with meaning. I love playing piano as well, so it’s a beautiful thing for us to share.”
By contributing to fundraising efforts, donors like Bonney help ensure that others continue to receive the same high-quality care Bonney did.
Her passion for music and dedication to giving back bring her journey full circle, showing that healing extends far beyond the operating room.
Learn more about the Baylor Scott & White Grateful Giving program.
