Glen the Dentist and Dad

Danny's dad retired from dentistry after practicing for 34 years.  He is going on a mission for a year and sold his practice to Danny's brother in 2007 so it was time, however, bitter sweet for him to move on. 

His patients made him a beautiful book of memories.  It was so neat to see and inspirational of the dentist and practice Danny aspires to have in his career.  The thing that people remembered the most was his generosity with his time, talents and success.  They remember the late night calls to come into the office and working with them to afford their care.  It was evident that his career was about the people as much as the teeth.

We celebrated fathers day while we were there and it was a neat way to honor Glen as a dad, father-in-law and dentist.

Here are a couple of the highlights that I remember...

David has been blessed by his loving example in the office.  Glen always sought to understand others with a loving and understanding heart.  There is never reason to get upset.

Danny talked about how his dad taught him to work.  He helped him figure out how to fix things.  Danny and his dad are similar in how they can be faced with any problem and figure it out.  

Michelle talked about daddy-daughter talks and how he took time to get out his notes and ask her about how things were going.  Taking time for just her.

Lisa talked about how her dad made her feel pretty when she was down and how her dad never got mad even when he had reason to get mad at a mistake she made.

Lindsey talked about going through some hard times together and how her dad was there for her.

I am grateful that so much of Danny was learned from Glen.  I am convinced they were hanging out together before this life learning how to fix teeth and cars together.  Danny has the same never-ending patience as his dad.  He always remains calm.  Perhaps the greatest gift Glen could give to his son is introducing him to a profession that he loves.  That is one of the greatest blessings we have in our family.