This is a song from the 1975 film “Cooley High.” This movie is incredible, and I grew up in the neighborhood where the move was filmed. Boyz II Men did a cover of the song which I have on one of my playlists. Even if you have no idea what movie I am referring to listen to the song. You don’t have to see the movie to understand the emotions associated with saying Goodbye! Reminiscing on journeys which have reached completion is often comprised of a bevy of emotions. Some good, some bad and some unforgettable moments.

I refuse to be emotional I am holding back tears until 08/17/2024 at 9:30 pm. I must leave the evening of graduation to help my kids get settled into the new school year at Xavier University in New Orleans. So, there is no time to shed tears…of course I am being facetious, but I am going to try to hold out. Although I almost lost it on my last Monday clinic shift as I was walking my patients to the front for the last time. Many of my patients have been with me since I started in the clinic two years ago. One has had a baby; many have healed from their original chief complaint, others come for the release of stress and the burdens of the world. But to entrust their health and well-being to me a student is a truly humbling and amazing gift.

It has been a distinct honor and pleasure to Blog I am not sure if anyone even read it, but it was such a cathartic experience that helped heal my heart as I traversed through my years at NUHS.  Thank you, Danielle Pureifory, for suggesting that I reach out to Krisse Lively. Thank you Krisse Lively for believing in me an allowing me to Blog. I also appreciated being your intern I promise I won’t cry as we walk to the front after your treatment. Ha, I can barely make it through this blog.

I want to say a huge thank you to my kids who stepped up when I had to step down to focus on my classes. My daughter graduates in May 2025 and is on the second stage of the application process to medical school. My son the stoic one is now a Resident Assistant as a sophomore which is unheard of it is usually given to upperclassmen.

To the next AHM blogger I wish this small act of writing brings you immense joy and peace as you share your journey through life and NUHS. Much success!

For more insight about what it’s like to be an acupuncture and herbal medicine student at NUHS, read Monique’s blogs here.

And I’ll take with me the memories
To be my sunshine after the rain
It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday
To yesterday

It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday — G.C. Cameron

Producer — Freddie Perren