Dooley Noted: 5/3/2015
Yesterday, I called my mother.
She was proud to have attended her first CPR and first aid class at the American Red Cross, along with my big sister, Kim.
My mother had not been in a classroom in 48 years.
She started relaying what she learned, and she laughed as she noted that multiple choice questions are often challenging.
I was beaming with pride that she did something so proactive to make sure she could help my dad or others that were in danger.
Then, she noted she had also received her donor card for the Anatomical Gift Program at the University of Louisville.
She said, “Getting that card made me feel very humbled. I get to help doctors learn long after I’m gone.”
In the span of five minutes, I was more proud of my mom than I’ve ever been in my life.
She decided to leave a job she really enjoyed so she could be around for my dad.
And with the extra hours, she is choosing to learn how to better help others.
She’s teaching me how to be more selfless.
You can live a life that is focused on yourself.
Or, you can take the focus off oneself to help others.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley