Gratitude is the gateway

GRATITUDE IS THE GATEWAY

Once in a while, it’s good to be the patient. To feel the vulnerability, the fear, the surrender, the pain, the awkwardness and the hope.

It gives me fresh empathy and fills me with resolute to be present for my patients.

Thank you to my parents in India for their ardent prayers and blessings.
Thank you to my beloved for his loving support, kindness and patience.
Thank you to my OBGYN colleague and friend of many years for a smooth successful surgery.
Thank you to my ex husband for looking after our girls so their lives continue with minimal disruption.
Thank you to my brother Arun for pep talks and generous, spontaneous visits.
Thank you to my dear friend, an integrative OBGYN who shared wonderful tips for quick healing.
Thank you to local restaurants for their delicious nourishing broths and anti-inflammatory soups and smoothies.
Thank you to  our wonderful dog-sitter for taking care of our doggies.
Thank you to my colleagues and staff who are holding down the fort as I recover and heal.
Thank you to my soul sisters, my inner circle, that loves me unconditionally. You know who you are.
Thank you to my patients and families who have sent me beautiful wishes and held me in their prayers for healing.

I am deeply grateful for this experience of letting go of parts of me that added great value to my physical and spiritual life but have served their purpose.  #hysterectomyrecovery