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Today is the BlogBlast for Peace, hosted by Mimi Writes, and i am joining and praying for peace, as well as committing to work for peace right where i am.
Grandpa was my light holder. (Note: He's called "Grandpa" on my blog for simplicity, he is my father, my children's grandfather.)
He grew up poor and, starting at age 11, went to work while still attending school.
His goal was to be a doctor and to someday do two things. The first was give women a voice in their care and change the way medicine was practiced on women. The second was to be well off enough to practice medicine for free.
He pitched battles with the medical establishment and almost got his license yanked and managed to drag them, kicking and screaming, up to the modern standard of care and now they call him a hero.
He spent a good chunk of his retirement doing medical missions in Nicaragua and established what is still the only free medical clinic for women and children in Central America, run on endowments he both fundraised for and heavily funded himself.
To this day, he calls the local Wal-Mart every year at Christmas and pays off the lay-away for at least five families.
Today, pay tribute to your light holder and hold the light for someone else.
Together we can make the world a more peaceful place.
"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Romans 12:18
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Grandpa was and is an amazing man. You must be very proud.
ReplyDeleteYour father is an amazing man. And he is doing amazing things now as he has done in the past. If only we could have World Peace forever it would be the miracle we all pray for.
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a wonderful human! A light-bearer for sure. He shows what one person can do to spread goodness and kindness in the world.
ReplyDeleteThat is a most wonderful hold the light story, so many are lucky that his light shines so brightly.
ReplyDeleteHe sounds like a wonderful man, holding the light for many. Peace to you.
ReplyDeleteNice peace post. Your dad is amazing and so are you. XO
ReplyDeleteOne good deed at a time will send ripples everywhere. How inspiring!
ReplyDeleteYour Grandpa sounds an amazing person xoxo Little Miss Titch
ReplyDeleteYour dad sounds like such an amazing man. He is most certainly a source of light for so many. Thank you for sharing about him with us. XO
ReplyDeleteLulu: "What a cool Grandpa! Our Dada says he understands about the name, once he and his brother came along everyone called their grandparents Nana and Papa and Mimmier and Pippier, too!"
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