story of a doctor....

[attgig]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A52433-2002Aug6.html

from washington post....really long article so, I'm not copying/pasting, but gave me tears... I thought it was really moving.
and yeah, the dudes a Christian, so whatever....if you wanna flame me for that...go ahead, I'll 'give' you permission.

[Jenny]

Man, that guy is incredible. :(

I hope it turns out well.

[GraingerGuy]

:eek:

Man...that's too bad! I read his book "Gifted Hands"....and he's an amazing guy. I hope he gets through it ok. He's helped a WHOLE lot of people.

He was the first person to seperate Siamese twins that were joined at the head.

[molecularfire]

Man that sucks. I read his autobiography as a kid. He seems like a great guy. :(

[Apex]

A ghetto kid from Detroit who overcame low grades and "pathological" anger by turning his life over to God, avoiding a "victim mentality" and "using my brain to make good choices in life," Carson has inspired a generation of youngsters with his speeches and books.

That is just incredible. I really admire people who can come from difficult backgrounds and avoid victim mentality.

[CornMonkey]

oh wow... i remember reading "Gifted Hands" in high school. my mom told me to read it cuz she wanted me to be a surgeon like him. anyhoo, back then i wasn't a christian and reading his book made me think about how hokey christianity was. it wasn't until years later that i understood some of the things he was saying in his book.

but dang, to hear that he has cancer now...i hope things turn out well too.

[latingirl]

Awesome!

This guy's faith is inspiring. And to still have the heart and motivation to continue helping to heal others...

[brain]

Wow. What an amazing doctor.