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The Dr. Leslie
Weight Loss, Health & Fitness
Lifelines
The
Circle of Love
May 6, 2007
Dear Friend,
Life is precious.
Sometimes we get distracted by day-to-day trivia - those oh-so-
important must do's and should do's on our lists.
But, in the end, things don't matter; people do.
That's what hit me - hard - as I tread softly past the beds of
people, hanging on to life with a thread.
My destination? My father. In one week, he had two open heart
surgeries - the first one planned, the second one to repair the
first one gone bad.
And, then, the first sight of him. I gasped. A dagger pierced my
heart. Tears sprung. He was pale and frail. Bruised and battered.
Ripped open and zipped up - twice. Tubes exited. Wires and
needles entered. Machines hummed and glared. Unfamiliar faces
watched - closely.
As I looked down at him, I took a deep breath to muster strength,
courage. Somehow, he knew I was there.
His eyes opened and locked into mine. They revealed all. I knew
that the light and love in his eyes reflected the light and love
in mine. There were no barriers. Our energies flowed into one
another.
It was clear in an instant. There was nothing on the planet more
healing than the power of human connection. It was palpable. My
presence made a difference. So did his.
My father's life teetered. Modern advances in medical technology
played its role, but the tipping point was my father's will to
live infused by the power of love.
You do matter. Your importance to those people in your circle of
life and love, and their importance to you, can never be
overestimated. Don't ignore it. Don't take it for granted. Do
nurture it now, while you have the chance.
I have a suggestion. Honor their love by taking care of the
person they love - you. Put yourself and life-saving choices on
the top of your list of "must do's."
If you won't do it for yourself, do it for them.
And never allow "stuff," whether it be intangible "stuff" inside
your head or tangible "stuff" in your day-to-day life, to
interfere with your expressing, from your heart, the three most
powerful words in the English language:
"I love you." You could even add: "Thank you. Your life makes a
difference."
Barely conscious, my dad's first words to me spoke volumes: "Les,
what are you doing here? Don't you have to work?"
I don't recall what I said. I do recall that I smiled, I cried,
and I knew in my heart of hearts that at that moment there was
nothing more important than that man; that man who gifted me
life, the roots to grow and the wings to fly.
That man, my father, whom I love.
Thank you for allowing me to share my heart and life with you.
Thank you, my friend, for making a difference in my life and in
the world around you.
There is no doubt - we are all connected.
Love and hugs,
For your health and life,
Dr. Leslie
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