Leaving for Paradise sounds easy; explaining it to those who stayed behind was quite a bit harder. I wrote a letter for the children.
My dear little princes and princesses,
I am writing to wish you a happy and healthy new year. I always enjoy listening to your adventures and helping you with some of your challenges. This letter is to tell you about a new adventure that I am undertaking this year.
There is a special group of children who live on an island. They are like you in many ways-they live with their families, go to school and play with friends. They also have health-related challenges similar to yours. However, unlike you, they do not have a doctor to help them if they get sick. I am going away for a while to arrange for them to get help with their seizures, learning and development. While I’m away, the other doctors who are here will help you, should you need it. They are very good doctors, and I know you will be in good hands.
Even if you don’t see me, I will find you in my heart (remember the Little Prince’s secret-it is only with the heart that one can see clearly; what is essential is invisible to the eye) And if you have a particularly challenging day, here is a rhyme to help you:
In facing life’s vicissitude
For certitude of fortitude
Gratitude is the attitude
Be well, and all shall be well.
Your friend,
DOC
My dear little princes and princesses,
I am writing to wish you a happy and healthy new year. I always enjoy listening to your adventures and helping you with some of your challenges. This letter is to tell you about a new adventure that I am undertaking this year.
There is a special group of children who live on an island. They are like you in many ways-they live with their families, go to school and play with friends. They also have health-related challenges similar to yours. However, unlike you, they do not have a doctor to help them if they get sick. I am going away for a while to arrange for them to get help with their seizures, learning and development. While I’m away, the other doctors who are here will help you, should you need it. They are very good doctors, and I know you will be in good hands.
Even if you don’t see me, I will find you in my heart (remember the Little Prince’s secret-it is only with the heart that one can see clearly; what is essential is invisible to the eye) And if you have a particularly challenging day, here is a rhyme to help you:
In facing life’s vicissitude
For certitude of fortitude
Gratitude is the attitude
Be well, and all shall be well.
Your friend,
DOC
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