Friday, July 27, 2018
The two most important days in life are the day we are born and the day we learn why (M. Twain). There’s no such thing as a life without connections and some people have an effect on everyone who encounters them, even if it’s not noticed at the time. However, we have the choice of being an active participant. It's a skill that improves with a lifetime of practice and Dr Lopez was good at it. As my first and most important healthcare mentor we made a connection that I believe challenged and changed us both. When I heard about his passing I was reminded of J.K.Rowling’s quote Say not in grief he is no more-but live in thankfulness that he was. It matters not what someone is born, but that they grow to be. The Bible says The soul of the just is in the hand of the Lord. He’s surely there, he’s still husband, dad, grandad, great grandad, uncle, friend. Today I simply thank God for his influence in my life and pray him Godspeed.
