Hi all: This week is going to be short and sweet.
I retired this past week from clinical practice. What’s next? Lots of rest and relaxation until I can say I’ve caught up on my sleep. Long overdue. The truth is that I’ve been sleep deprived since college. Enough is enough.
I will still be writing the blog, and have added a monthly column at the Cleveland Jewish News. When I am ready, I’m going to pick up my book again and work on seeing it through to the end.
A few weeks ago I was interviewed by CNN about my thoughts on New Years’ Resolutions, and you can check that out here.
Lastly, I was totally blown away by all the comments, encouragement, kindness, and generosity of last week’s readers and for that and more I thank you very, very much. Wow. I’m still reeling over what each of you said.
I wish you all a happy and healthy new year, and will look forward to catching up next week.
Congratulations on your retirement! I’m so glad to hear that you will have the time and space to rest up. It is so well earned, and the kids are right about self care. When you’re ready, as you say, I’m so glad you plan to write. I know your book will be a gift to everyone who reads it!
Thank you so much, Gillian! I will be looking for readers at some point — and am certainly thinking of you as your input will likely be invaluable.
R
Congratulations on your retirement Roxanne! Life gets better; you will love the retirement gig.
Thanks Jim (and B)!
Congratulations on your retirement and tremendous career. You really made a big impact on your patients, including me. I will always be so grateful I had the opportunity to experience your care! Best wishes to you on the next chapter.
Thank you, Kristine. So grateful to know that you have read the blog, and that you feel as you do!
Congratulations, my dear friend! I know exactly how you are feeling, because I just did the same thing and received the same kind of love. Totally humbling and touching, but a real confirmation that we followed us where our gifts and hard work led us. I’m so very happy for you. Sweet dreams!
It’s hard to imagine that half a lifetime has passed since we lived around the corner, and yet…
thank you, thank you for putting into words these experiences that we continue to share. hugs R