Thanks Dr. Ruff!

January 25, 2009

Just when I needed to open my inbox for some files that I needed to have for work, I was so elated to receive two emails from my previous advisers in my thesis during my masters. They are both American neuropsychologists and professors in psychiatry. I’m so happy that they consider me as a friend now, been exchanging emails for quite a while. One email came from the Stanford University and the other from Louisiana State University. I’m glad that they have been so positive in the original scale that I made especially for people diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. I was even touched with their messages. In fact,  one of them said

        Congratulations on your academic success, and best wishes for your growing and important service venue. If only the world had more people like you…  May you have health and joy in this New Year.

Heartfelt, indeed!

Yet again, I would like to share the message of one of my friends, Dr. Ronald Ruff since this message is for all the people in the Philippines who are diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome especially the members in my organization. Here it goes:

 

         Dear Members of the Tourette Syndrome Organization,

From San Francisco, I send all of you my very best wishes for the coming year. As Einstein said: “The only life worth living is a life lived in service to others.” Your organization gives you the opportunity to contribute to each other, while also receiving the support from those that have walked in your shoes. Remember the strongest character emerge when an individual diligently copes with hardships.

I am proud of your organization.

Respectfully yours,
Ronald Ruff
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
University of California San Francisco

   You can visit Dr. Ronald Ruff at http://ticawaywithme.blogspot.com/search?q=ronald+ruff or at www.ronruff.com