Thanks, Doc!

It's been an interesting week, at least for me! Had an opportunity to meet with a company regarding a potential position, and just as I was opening blogger, had a call for a phone interview for another position. So, perhaps things are starting to move a bit...I keep saying, and those around me are saying it, too...things will work out.

However my thoughts this afternoon are with a local family who lost their husband/father/grandfather/brother/uncle/friend. He lost his battle with Alzheimer's earlier this week, and he was remembered at a lovely funeral service this afternoon. His calling in life was as an obstetrician, and a couple of my friends were his patients. They remembered him fondly, and said that he gave them the very best care. One of them lost a baby at birth, and she said that he was particularly compassionate at that difficult time.

I always appreciated his wry sense of humor when I called his wife, who served on a sorority board with me, and then at church as he and wife began to worship where I do. He was quick with a comment, and he had a twinkle in his eye. He was ageless...

Today I was impressed by two of his beautiful grandchildren who spoke at the service. One read a poem about the dash that appears on your tombstone between your year of birth and year of death - what you do with that is what people remember and that is what counts. They were very eloquent; I couldn't hold back the tears when the granddaughter put what later proved to be artwork in his casket. And the trip to the memorial gardens for internment was impressive - cars pulled over to honor him, and I said a prayer of thanks that people still do that today!

And even more moving was the flag ceremony - this man served honorably in WWII, received a Purple Heart and other honors - when the flag was crisply folded, Taps was sounded, and the flag presented to his widow. Incredible...

So while I didn't know Charlie as Dr. M, I appreciate his compassion, caring and contributions to the community. Your dash through life was appreciated by the many lives you touched. Rest in peace and God bless.
Until later,
EM