In honor of my parents

by Christopher on December 2, 2007

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Dad passed away Dec 3rd and Mom a year later on Dec 23rd. I miss them both. Tremendously.

When asked why i started change:healthcare, why i give a damn about healthcare consumerism, why it is important to make a difference – it’s because i told them and myself that i would do something. Something honest, sincere, and significant.

From my Father I learned the meaning of compassion, honesty, a sense of humor and the value of a warm smile and a firm handshake.

From my Mother I learned that nothing is impossible, loyalty, integrity, hard work always pays off (just sometimes not in the way you thought it might) and that there is good in everyone though sometimes you’ve gotta look really really hard.

Your son and grandchildren miss you. In loving memory.

– christopher

 

 

{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Chiara Bell December 6, 2007 at 10:20 pm

Christopher: You are making your parents very proud!!!

- Chiara

2 Christopher December 10, 2007 at 12:07 am

Chiara:
Thanks so much!

There are many days when trying to influence such a large, entrenched industry has led me to question if US healthcare can be made less confusing. I know that we can make a difference… it’s just frustrating once in a while.

- Christopher

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