In life there are experiences that can’t be replaced, replicated or overlooked. That being said, the office has been closed a few days the past two weeks as a result of the World Series. I wanted to write an open letter explaining why and apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused.

Imagine a young boy growing up playing baseball, fond memories with his dad playing catch & trying to improve his game. Some memories that many would tell about him throwing a ball before he even remembered and shortly after learning to walk at a young age. Life, career choices took him a different direction but the love of the “game” has always been there. Now grown and making a living that same boy, a young professional, vowed he would purchase season tickets at the first chance he had to afford them, starting with only one in the outfield on a mini-season and then two behind the dugout a few years later—so that that father of his could experience the “game” with him. At one time attending every home game played, all 81.

Privileged to go to Spring Training with his father and mother, this tradition continues to this day, every year in March for 1 week. Privileged to visit every ballpark in all of Major League Baseball—31 (+1 new Yankee Stadium also). Privileged to see a miracle World Series run in 2005 only to be swept by the other team. Privileged to attend two Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies again all with his mother and father. Privileged to be associated with and serve the team he grew up cheering for as a member of the Astros’ Buddies.

That’s me. Your doctor by day but son, and now father, by night. I don’t get too personal about stuff in the public but I felt compelled to make a statement because I’m not just closing the doors for a few days of leisure (frankly it’s a lot of work) but I’m closing for the experience to do this with my mother and father, wife and son. I want my son to have these memories recited to him when he grows up.

This World Series run is emotional and much like the “game” it has its ups and downs. I wish I could have predicted that we would be where we are now (actually not really because it wouldn’t be the same) as to not have to reschedule and inconvenience patients but an opportunity like this doesn’t come around very often. Thank you for understanding and Go Astros!

We will be closed Tuesday, October 31st through Thursday, November 2nd as we travel to Los Angeles and reopen on Friday to regular business hours. You can reach Dr. Gee anytime via email or text.  DrGee@GeeEyeCare.com or 281.778.9912 (feel free to text)