Memories

Today we wanted to share an amazing experience from clinic. One of the docs, Alan Levy from NY, has lost his father in the past year. He has been wearing his father´s flanel shirt to honor his memory. His father believed strongly in the importance of giving back, so he felt that this mission was the perfect place to ¨give the shirt off his back.¨

Alan has been working the Penthouse clinic which is the area above the main floor of the clinic for patients that are unable to climb the stairs or have other issues that would keep them from going through the lines. He encountered a woman with a rather severe Rx that had no legs. He happened to have in his pocket one of his patient´s glasses. The patient had heard of his mission work and wanted to make sure someone was able to use them.

As he gave her the glasses he became very emotional. The woman was extremely greatful and was trying to console him as he started to break down. He then looked at her husband and realized that this was THE opportunity to truly honor his father and gave him the shirt. Through an interpreter, he shared the story of his father and what this meant to him. The man was very appreciative and several patients came to console him. It was very moving.

Several hours later, the man returned with a gift of fruit. An experience that can´t happen anywhere else.

Thanks for reading and we´ll try to post more later.