Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Valentines day irony?

Fifteen years ago today I solemnly asked a surgeon, "Can I donate my heart?"

Tonight I had the opportunity to tell a former student - who has become a friend - the story of Doc.  There are oh, so many, things that I'll never be able to thank him enough for... but there is no doubt he is the reason I am a teacher.

And as I said to Abdulkarim tonight:  If you liked my classes it is because of Spellman.  He was the master.

I appreciated telling the story.  I am not religious but somehow I think that being the best teacher I can be is keeping Doc's legacy alive.

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