Doctor Benjamin Rush wanted to pursue law but was advised to pursue medicine. He followed his mentor's advice and what a difference. His father died when he was only six, and he and his younger brother were raised by their mother.
He originally turned down the opportunity to serve in Congress. Then a couple seats opened when members left because they did not support Independence. Doctor Rush agreed to take one of the seats. He was not present when the Declaration was adopted, but he chose to sign it. He was soon thereafter appointed to be the physician-general of the military hospitals and never again served in Congress.
When yellow fever plagued Philadelphia, in 1793, he refused to leave. His duty was to treat the sick and he did so.
He not only did his duty, he placed his trust in Divine Providence with strength and courage. He did not falter. His life did not go as he planned, but he accepted each new challenge and moved forward with all his heart.
My life did not turn out the way I planned. I want to learn how to stop wasting energy on what I cannot change and fully embrace what God has laid before me.
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Judy, thank you for this bit of history! It is so special to know this!~ ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome, Cathy. I'm thoroughly enjoying learning about the Founding Fathers.
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