I just wanted to say thank you...

TheFinalThird · February 2013

I was finishing up my business at the doctor's office after some routine lab work. As I extended my credit card to the receptionist to cover the deductible, I saw him standing in the hallway. He did not look particularly familiar. I zoomed in on the name on his crisp white lab jacket. Instantly, tears came to my eyes. I knew it was him. I took three steps toward him, extended my hand to shake his, and said, my name is ___ ______. A third of a century ago, you performed quintuple bypass surgery on my father and saved his life. You gave him eighteen quality years that he would not otherwise have had. I just wanted to say, "thank you for giving me back my dad for all those years."

He said, "oh yes... his name was ______ and he was from New York. Of course I remember him. Eighteen years? That is very good. The grafts in that particular surgery had an expected life of 12-15 years at that time. I'm glad I could help."

I walked out of the office with tears in my eyes. It felt good to say "thank you." I hope it felt good for him to hear it.

cubbies77 · February 2013

That's really nice. I'm sure he appreciated it, and I'm glad you got a chance to thank him.

coliema · February 2013

Aww :flowerforyou: What a beautiful story.

Alex_is_Hawks · February 2013

I was finishing up my business at the doctor's office after some routine lab work. As I extended my credit card to the receptionist to cover the deductible, I saw him standing in the hallway. He did not look particularly familiar. I zoomed in on the name on his crisp white lab jacket. Instantly, tears came to my eyes. I knew it was him. I took three steps toward him, extended my hand to shake his, and said, my name is ___ ______. A third of a century ago, you performed quintuple bypass surgery on my father and saved his life. You gave him eighteen quality years that he would not otherwise have had. I just wanted to say, "thank you for giving me back my dad for all those years."

He said, "oh yes... his name was ______ and he was from New York. Of course I remember him. Eighteen years? That is very good. The grafts in that particular surgery had an expected life of 12-15 years at that time. I'm glad I could help."

I walked out of the office with tears in my eyes. It felt good to say "thank you." I hope it felt good for him to hear it.

The best part is he remembered him....THAT'S the sign of a good, caring compassionate doctor.

You are so lucky you had this moment. I would love to have that with a few choice doctors in my life.

odusgolp · February 2013

Very special

fiferize · February 2013

I know it did! Glad you were able to do that!

Timshel_ · February 2013

I like this.

Timshel_ · February 2013

Very cool. Reminds us we need to be grateful for what we have.

cecyvaquero · February 2013

That is a beautiful moment.

osteveishii · February 2013

totally awesome.

_Elemenopee_ · February 2013

I just cried reading that. And now I have chills up and down my arms and legs.

I'm sure he did appreciate it and it was VERY good of you to thank him. :flowerforyou:

mcshoelovin22 · February 2013

That's awesome

Sekxy49 · February 2013

Best post I've seen all day!! Comforting to know you had the chance to thank someone that impacted so many lives years ago. Not many of us get that opportunity! Enjoy the rest of your day!

juliasnewlife · February 2013

Wow! It is not often we are given the opportunity to thank someone who has impacted our lives in a such a way. It is great that you took the time to do so!