![]() ![]() ![]() “I am writing the books in rhymes because I don't think you can write about David any other way. He was a voracious reader of the Bible and books of all topics and always had highlighters and Moleskin journals in his pharmacy coat pockets to record not only information on drugs and hospital procedures but recipes, pithy sayings and other things he found interesting. He wrote poems with quirky rhymes to encourage his daughters, Claire and her sister, Mary Grace Allison Conant, when they were on church trips or in college. “It is very meaningful for me to have something tangible for her,” she said.ĭavid, a pharmacist at Oschner LSU Health for many years, had a keen sense of humor and always kept Dr. ![]() “He really would have everything yellow if he could…There are just so many stories, memories and quirks about him that can be told, and I’m excited to see more books in the future.”īeyond the memories the books evoke, Claire, married to Ben Caraway, loves the way it will connect their now 19-month-old daughter to David. This first book is general enough for any child to enjoy, but still reminds me of Dad,” Claire said. “My dad had such a unique, playful personality, so remembering him through a rhyming children’s book is perfect. ![]()
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