Some people freak out when their favorite hairstylist announces she's retiring or moving. Other people have a certain mechanic they've gone to with every car over the last three decades, and they just don't trust anyone else to take care of them.
I have a doctor I saw at various times throughout my pregnancy, who was there while I was in labor, and who performed my three subsequent surgeries.
And he's retiring in July.
Well, "retiring" from private practice. He and his wife are actually going on a two-year appointment to provide medical care to suffering people in Africa.
Leaving me here without a specialist/surgeon I trust. Those selfish jerks.