Song Without Words
Dr. N is leaving. I have known this fact for quite some time, and have carried this bit of information secretly, as he asked me to. He made the official announcement last Wednesday, and so I can talk about it openly now.
I am so sad to see him go, but I am so thankful he is going; this makes no sense, I know, except in my own heart. He is one of the kindest and most humble men I have ever known in my life. He is a brilliant physician and a wonderful friend; how blessed I am to have worked side by side with him for these past three years. What a loss to us his leaving will be, but I could not bear to think of leaving him there when I left either. So in this way, it’s best that he is leaving first.
March 9 will be his last day. He will be going into private practice, joining another oncology group across town, and being affiliated with another hospital. But I know in his heart that his dream is to live and practice medicine in his home country of India. He is leaving in March to spend 2 months in India, not just to visit but to actually live there. He will be testing the waters to see if it would be possible for him to fulfill his dream someday. My prayers will go with him.
He is Hindu, I am Christian but we have worked together seamlessly without a hitch. There is a mutual respect and affection between us that transcends religion. I am blessed to know him, and I pray always that he will come to know and worship the same God that I worship.
My last day will be March 30, but that is a secret that I have asked Dr. N to carry. My dear friend Cherie is the only other person who knows that secret; everyone else thinks I am leaving a month later, at the end of April. I want to slip out silently, without fancy words or sad goodbyes. I am looking forward to new adventures in the spring.
Meanwhile, I will turn my thoughts and my skills to the task at hand, and will continue to be about my Father’s business. I have 41 more working days to make a difference there, before I can lay down my mantle and turn my attention to other things. I must continue to do what I have been ordained to do until the time is ended.
We are one day closer. One day closer to new beginnings, one day closer to new assignments, one day closer to eternity, one day closer to the Wedding Feast. I will see you there.
To my dear friend Dr. N I say "Namaste": the spirit that dwells within me acknowledges the spirit that dwells within you. I hope to see you there as well; that will continue to be my prayer.
There is going to be a great void for your hospital to fill with the two of you moving on to your new chapters of life….*HUGS* Hey, I was wondering if you’re still teaching as you were at your church? I don’t believe you’ve mentioned anything lately about that….
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What a lovely tribute to your friend and colleague. I just found this on the home page while I was doing some random reading. Several years ago my favorite boss retired, and I felt much the same way. I’m happy to report that we stay in touch, and he is still one of the major influences on my life. It’s wonderful to find people like that.
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You have obviously made a formidable team together in touching people’s lives and healing as far as you can in these circumstances. I hope Dr N finds what he is looking for, and for you I know coming to the end of this run will be mixed emotions. You have worked hard and long. I know that you have been motivated by the desire to be obedient to the Lord’s calling on your life. I’m sure He will
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have new directions and other callings ahead, but hopefully a little gentler on the body! This will be my prayer for you, dear friend. xx
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If you are allowed to stay at one place for a very long time until the end of career time, then that is possible if you want too – or if the situation at work place are good and at best condition. But there are many reasons why people leave like your Dr N. We can only wish & pray that he shall be blessed with many blessings & happiness for he needs this when he is there at the new place. :O)
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And as for you, I pray that all go well with your life right now. I know that mine is in total chaos at the moment, but I am still moving with the rhythm somehow and I know that the LORD is guarding me my way as HE has always done before and now. I have my faith in HIM and although as painful as it might be, I cannot let my suffering taking over me because it is not worth it to ruin more of that
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of what already has been deeply damaged. If this situation cannot be repair, but I know that there is always another door open for the chance of new chapter, new happiness, new wonder, new hope, new dream and new healing. All happens because of REASONS unknown. Sometimes a curse is much more a blessing because the LORD shows you the way out from your agony & mesery.
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In time, I have learned much that I cannot do anything much but trying my best. There are certain things cannot be change BUT what I can do is to change my ATTITUDE towards it to be more positive and walk ahead of time. I shall be fine, Gina. And so do you. Because we have JESUS with us … that’s why. *HUGS*
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