Dooley Noted: 12/25/2015
This holiday season has been emotional, relaxing, and full of enormous gifts.
And I don’t mean stuff.
People can have their stuff, if it suits them.
I got these gifts.
1. I got to spend the first Christmas in years with both sisters, my parents, and their families – in person. FaceTime is great and all, but it will never equate to seeing their smiling faces across from me in the same room.
2. I learned a major lesson that the only love I’ll ever need is right there inside myself.
3. I made a new friend with whom I’ve bonded so strongly in a week that it’s hard to remember life before him.
4. I got to see sweet Abigail’s eyes light up when she saw Santa had eaten her cookies. That’s Heaven on Earth right there.
5. I got San Diego weather not only in San Diego, but also in Indiana for the Christmas season.
6. I received beautiful emails of thanks, not only from patients and students but from blog readers. You keep the fire burning, folks.
7. I sang alongside my dad, as he couldn’t keep composure when I busted out my Elvis rendition.
8. I spent beautiful time with two of my oldest friends, with vodka shots and “exploding kittens.” B and Jilly-Bo, you are the most fun people I know.
9. I got to road trip to Kentucky with my big sister and her husband, having great conversation and telling fun stories.
10. I gave back to my mentor, who drove his girlfriend and himself three hours to get my insight on her symptoms.
All the gifts I received were of utmost value – but could not be held by anything but my memory.
I wish you as much happiness as I’m holding right now on this amazing Christmas.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley