Southeast Texas Medical Associates, LLP James L. Holly, M.D. Southeast Texas Medical Associates, LLP


Letters - Scott Anthony’s Note on Dr Holly’s Retirement
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"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.