Dear Dr. Ambrad-Chalela,
About 3 weeks ago, I saw you in your office after a carotid artery ultrasound. You remembered that I had surgery for a melanoma on my shoulder in 2014, but you did not know about my dx of metastatic breast cancer, stage IV, just a month later. You listened patiently as I told the story of my recurrence (after 29 years of remission) and on going treatment to keep the cancer under control. Then you explained that my us results were within normal limits, an to return in 2 years. When you stood up to say good-bye, you walked over to my chair, leaned down and kissed my cheek, saying “God bless you”. Thank you for such a caring, compassionate gesture. I was deeply touched by your empathy. I received it with joy, and consider it a true spiritual gift- “a holy kiss” (Romans 16:16) You are living breathing evidence of your christian faith; a shining example of God’s love. His blessings to you and yours,