One of My Inspirations

One of my inspirations for what I do and what I want to be has been my cardiologist.  Not only is he a great doctor, named one of America's Top Cardiologist a few years ago, but he's been such a great person, a great friend, and a great support system throughout my whole life.
And today, I saw him for the last time as his patient.
He'd been hinting at retirement for the last few years now, and today he told me that he'll be retiring as of January 1.
I didn't think it'd come up so soon, he just told us that he'd be leaving the practice and giving all his patients to his other 3 partners, none of whom I actually know.
I've gotten so comfortable with this particular doctor, mostly because he's the only cardiologist that I know and remember.  I don't remember my first cardiologist, or the surgeon who did my surgery.  I only remember him.  And now, I have to start seeing someone new.  I mean, I knew it would happen sooner or later, I just didn't expect it to be this soon.  I also knew I would eventually have to leave the "Pediatric Cardiology," but I have been told it wouldn't actually be any time soon, the main reason being that my cardiologist is the one who knows my case and condition best.
So, as of 2011, my doctor will be handing off my chart to another doctor, who, no matter what, will not know me as well as he did.  That's okay, all good things come to an end, and I have been so fortunate to have him as my cardiologist, and I will never forget how much he's done for me.
Another chapter has ended.  Time to turn the page and keep writing.