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Partner of the Month Dr.
Rosie I. Richmond-Whalum Memphis, TN Dr. Rosie Richmond Whalum is a general dentist with a degree from Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Tennessee. She has been in private practice in her hometown of Memphis, TN for 21 years. She's been married for 9 years. Rosie says: "As a care partner to a multiple stroke survivor, I take one day at a time. Some days I manage to juggle all "my hats" successfully, while other days are a struggle. However, I keep the faith and hope alive by focusing on my health (physically, mentally and spiritually). I pray that my husband can draw strength from me. I am also thankful to have a very good support group of friends and family who help out and allow me to "breathe". We could not make it without their help." She chose to spend her life with someone who has been described as "BIGGER THAN LIFE". With a professional career of her own she really didn't "need" a man - she chose to be with him. The same love that brought them together as independently successful adults is the glue that holds them fast even through this tumultuous period of mini-strokes, rehabilitation and diabetes management. She carries herself with the grace of a swan, gently guiding without impatience. Pacing and measuring have become a fine art for her and she succeeds more than she fails. However, the beauty of it all is that even though she is quite knowledgeable about medicine in her own right, she is open to other opinions, alternative methods and most of all - God's will.  |
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