So, I just left the hospital after having visited my younger brother a day after his hip replacement surgery. And it occurs to me that quite a few of my friends, family, patients; even yours truly, have been hospitalized over this past year. I am thankful that mostly all have bounced back to health. Yet, I find that while I’m grateful for many gifts that life has bestowed upon me in the past 12 months: a new home in Manhattan for Ann and me, the beginning of a fulfilling career as an Occupational Therapist for our daughter Ashley, Jonathan’s college graduation and continued studies at Cornell, to name a few, my thoughts for this Thanksgiving have less to do about thankfulness than they do about HOPE.
Barely a month ago we were assaulted by Superstorm Sandy. Before our very eyes, lives were lost and devastated. We witnessed our neighbors’ homes destroyed rendering so many homeless without possessions. Livelihoods were literally washed away. And as the carnage is removed, what must remain is hope for better days to come and hope that time will heal. Much like Thanksgiving post 9/11/2001, this Thanksgiving will be a bit more somber than most.
As I gather with my dear friends and family today, my thoughts and prayers will go out to all those touched by this tragedy and I wish for all a hopeful outlook that bears fruit for a brighter tomorrow.
– Michael
Adina says
Thanks Dr. Sinkin. I found your website because I was looking for tooth pain remedies and I came across your blog. I don’t live in New York, but my heart goes out to everyone who was affected by the storm. My little sister lives in Manhattan with her husband and 4 year old and we were very worried for them when this storm was coming. Luckily they got through it unscathed, but you are right about HOPE. Sometimes hope is all we have. I like the fact that you have a blog on your business website. It’s a good way for others to connect with you and your business and also share about what’s really going on. Well, I didn’t need to go the bourbon route but I think the acetaminophen is finally kicking in (I had a crown a week ago and still having pain!) – If I ever need a dentist when I’m in NYC, I’ll look you up. – Adina
Michael Sinkin says
Dear Adina,
Thank you for the much appreciated feedback. That you found relief from your aching tooth in my blog is professionally gratifying. That you found my philosophical musings relevant is especially uplifting. I hope your sister and family faired well in the storm. I’m still shocked by the far reaching devastation wrought by Sandy, but New Yorkers can be quite resililient. Thanks again for your kind words and I hope your tooth settles down.