HPRC, Inc. is having a good day.
Patrick D. Graham, PT, MBA, our President and COO, returned to work this morning after more than a year’s absence due to illness. Patrick is six months post liver transplant and is obviously doing remarkably well. His journey and story is one that miracles are made of. Needless to say, we are thrilled he has returned to us.
The past year has been challenging. Other than Patrick, HPRC lost two senior leaders and executives to retirement. Henry McRae and Joyce Duncan retired in June 2014 and February 2015, respectively, after remarkable careers and contributions to HPRC. Patrick’s return today marks a new beginning for our company, a new chapter.
As I reflect on the past year and what Patrick and the company have been through, I am reminded of several important lessons:
1) Failure is nothing to be feared. I don’t know who performed the first successful liver transplant, but I know one thing about them – they were not afraid to fail. You simply cannot achieve anything great in this life without failing first. As HPRC faces its future in the difficult landscape of healthcare, we must take strong and confident steps forward.
2) Live today. As I understand Patrick’s disease, the day he was born his liver began dying. He was destined to have a liver transplant at some point in his life. We often have our eyes focused so far in front of us that we forget to enjoy today. Our planning for tomorrow trumps the possibilities today offers. Patrick was born with a diseased liver, he was never promised a second one. He was fortunate. Enjoy the people in your life today.
3) Miracles happen. Patrick’s story is the story of a miracle. My theology is far too amateurish to explain his healing. I just know that legions of faithful people were prayerfully thinking of Patrick every day. His work is not complete.
Welcome back, Patrick Graham! Even in your absence, you taught us all.
Brian S. McCluskey, Ph.D.
Chairman/CEO
HPRC, Inc.
