Reflection Paper On A View From My Window

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A View From My Window I have lived in the town of Burnsville for two years. My husband and I made the decision to move in 2010 and we were excited to experience a new life. Leaving family and friends behind was not easy, especially with twin boys on the way. We made the decision to move when my husband was offered a job with a two year contract. The job would secure our family and we knew it was the best decision. When we arrived at our new home and began unpacking, it wasn’t long before we were welcomed to the neighborhood. The doorbell rang and there stood Dr. Gerald Wampler and his wife, Mrs. MaryAnn Wampler. They wore the friendliest faces and greeted us with a homemade fruit salad. We had a brief conversation about where we had moved from, what brought us to the area, and of course, the upcoming arrival of the twins. As they went on their way back to their home, I watched from my living room window and they…show more content…
Dr. Wampler practiced family medicine for thirty years and since his retirement, he spent most of his time outdoors. He maintained his lawn with a push mower and kept the grass in perfect parallel lines. Even on a rainy day, he wore a hat and a raincoat and continued doing what he loved. At the age of 85, he was in better shape than most thirty-year-olds. A few days went by and I didn’t see Dr. Wampler at all. I knew something was wrong. I called MaryAnn and she had terrible news. Dr. Wampler had been diagnosed with lung cancer. I immediately drove down and we talked for hours. We prayed and shed many tears. By the end of our conversation, he smiled and knew that he would fight this battle and win. Dr. Wampler began his journey. He received the best medical care possible. He had numerous treatments, a biopsy and even surgery. MaryAnn would come home every two weeks to rest and tend to the garden. She kept me informed on how things were progressing. The surgery saved Dr. Wampler’s

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