Dr. Abraham, Thank You My Teacher, Rest in Peace

 

Today is a sad day.
Today must be a sad day.
It is a time to weep, to remain silent, to make space for grief.

Dr. Abraham has passed away — my teacher in Gambo.
My guide.
My everything in Gambo.

Thirteen years ago, I arrived in Gambo for the first time, knowing nothing, not even understanding where I was going.
And there he was — Dr. Abraham — waiting for me with open arms.

I remember that rural hospital, the pediatric ward overcrowded and overwhelmed: two children in every bed, sometimes three. Beds in the corridors, in every corner. More than a hundred critically ill children who, in Spain, would have each been admitted to intensive care. And there was Dr. Abraham, caring for them all, day and night, tirelessly, without rest.

I had come to learn, to help him… but in those first days, I am certain I was more of a burden than a help. And yet, he always found time to smile at me, to teach me, to share his calm amidst the chaos.

Dr. Abraham was an angel on earth.
And now he is an angel in heaven.

From that very first day, I knew I wanted to be like him:
A doctor who works where he is most needed.
A doctor who, even when overwhelmed, keeps serenity, kindness, and dedication.
A doctor who not only heals, but also teaches, smiles, and shares love.

Dr. Abraham was not only my teacher in medicine.
He was my example of humanity.
My reference in life.

Today I cry.
Today I want to cry.
Because without him, I feel orphaned.

Everything I have accomplished in Gambo, I owe to my great teacher.
Thank you, Dr. Abraham.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Thanks to you, the hospital in Gambo is better today.
Thanks to your example, we have trained more staff, improved the quality of care, and reduced child mortality.
Thanks to you, thousands of children have had a chance to live.

Your mark is indelible.
Your legacy remains.
Your light accompanies us.

And I, who once arrived lost and knowing nothing, can only say today:

Thank you, teacher.
Thank you, Dr. Abraham.

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In memory and tribute to my beloved teacher, Dr. Abraham, we are launching this challenge with a very special purpose: to improve the pediatric ward in Gambo — just as he always dreamed, and as I have dedicated all my efforts.

With this gesture, we want to honor his legacy, continue his work, and keep his light alive in every child who receives care and hope.

Thank you very much for joining us on this journey.

👉 Dr. Abraham, Thank You My Teacher, Rest in Peace