Hello to all my patients and friends,

Wow! What a year to reflect upon. The worst recession in years, having to do without, charities suffering because giving is down. But wait…not in Havertown!!

About a month ago, Patti contacted the Boy Scouts of America and we became involved with their annual holiday food drive and if that wasn’t enough, Patti also organized and collected baby supplies for the Mother’s Home of Upper Darby. She didn’t even tell me! She sent a letter out, posted signs in our building and I have been shocked, amazed, and at the same time proud and humbled by the overwhelming support by so many of our patients and neighbors in the building. Patients who didn’t even have appointments made special trips to drop off food. Our UPS and Fed-Ex drivers dropped off baby supplies and even other staff members in our building came by with donations.

This is the true spirit of the holidays. Giving, doing for others who have less, taking action and selfless acts of kindness. I am so proud to have Patti as a staff member and, more importantly, a friend who takes the initiative to do good for others and be a genuinely good person. I am also thankful for Robin, our hygienist, who’s synagogue I accompanied to a local homeless shelter last week, where we helped serve food. I am very blessed to be surrounded by such good, thoughtful, caring staff, patients, and friends.

The recession will pass. Jobless rates will go down and our economy will recover and be strong again. But giving, caring, thinking of others, being happy and loving…that’s what is most important in life! Thank you for all your support and caring and have a safe and healthy New Year!

Steve