I once read an aphorism from the author Austin O’Malley that goes something like, “The worst misfortune that can happen to an ordinary man is to have an extraordinary father.” I often joke that I avoided trying to go to medical school since I didn’t want to have to live up to my dad’s reputation as a surgeon.
Nish, I really enjoyed reading this. I came across it after fondly remembering your dad while I was at work the other day, and wondering how he is. I worked with him as a brand new nurse on a medical/surgical unit, and he influenced me tremendously. I loved learning from him, listening to him, and laughing with him. He was a tremendous presence on the unit, and I loved caring for his patients. I tried desperately to live up to his expectations because he made me want to be perfect. There was nothing more satisfying than his smile and nod of approval. I'm so grateful to have known him, especially during the first years of my nursing career. Please pass this along to him if you could, and wish him the best!
Nish, your Dad was a mentor of mine, and he is fantastic. He had my back always, and I scrubbed for him in the OR for over 5 years. I have never learned as much as I did from him, and we were friends as much as an amazing surgeon and a new surgical technologist can be. Please pass on my best wishes and love to your Dad.
Nish, I really enjoyed reading this. I came across it after fondly remembering your dad while I was at work the other day, and wondering how he is. I worked with him as a brand new nurse on a medical/surgical unit, and he influenced me tremendously. I loved learning from him, listening to him, and laughing with him. He was a tremendous presence on the unit, and I loved caring for his patients. I tried desperately to live up to his expectations because he made me want to be perfect. There was nothing more satisfying than his smile and nod of approval. I'm so grateful to have known him, especially during the first years of my nursing career. Please pass this along to him if you could, and wish him the best!
-Lindsay
Nish, your Dad was a mentor of mine, and he is fantastic. He had my back always, and I scrubbed for him in the OR for over 5 years. I have never learned as much as I did from him, and we were friends as much as an amazing surgeon and a new surgical technologist can be. Please pass on my best wishes and love to your Dad.