"I watched"
Dr. Holly, it is with sadness and a heavy heart that I write to you now. In my past 19 1/2 years at SETMA, I never thought I would see this day. My emotions vacillate between anger, shock, sadness, fear and happiness for you. My wife and I have never worked as an NP for anyone but you. We have learned so much from you and respect you deeply. I hope the lessons you taught us will be evident in our actions on a daily basis.
I watched as you went to other pods on calder after you were finished to help other providers see pts
I watched as you came in early after waking up at 3 am and making hospital rounds to read x-rays
I watched as you told other providers " they are not my pts, they are not your pts, they are OUR pts
I watched when you treated NPs as colleagues and spoke against the term "mid-level"
I watched when you didn't ask anyone to do something you were not willing to do
I watched when you put GOD first in all of SETMAs dealings
I watched when you pushed all SETMA providers to be better and pursue excellence
I watched when you were a man of your word
I watched when you loved your wife so much that you refused to make rounds with a female provider
I watched when you created templates to help us take better care of our pts
I watched when you based your success on how successful you made other people
I watched when you were SETMAs ambassador and told others our story and we were all proud
I watched when you worked tirelessly on whatever project we needed done to improve our care of our pts
I watched when you treated all pts and employees with dignity and respect
This is just a small list of what I have seen while working with you. I know I am leaving hundreds of examples out.
I can only hope that along the way I become half the husband, provider, grandfather, father and Christian that you are.
You will be missed more than you know. I wish nothing but health and happiness for you and Mrs. Holly in your retirement.
I hope now you can "watch" us and see us doing things that make you proud. God bless you Dr. Holly and please keep in touch.
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