21/10/2026
A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM DR MARLIN MCKAY ❤️
60 Years of Life — A Heart Full of Gratitude
To my dear patients, colleagues, staff and friends of Goldman Medical Centre,
Today, 21 October 2026, I celebrate my 60th birthday! 🎂
It is a milestone I had been looking forward to celebrating in Barcelona with my wife, Shantal, before attending an international medical conference.
But life sometimes takes an unexpected turn.
As many of you may already know, on Wednesday, 14 October, I suffered a stroke. It was a sudden and frightening experience, and one that has given me much to reflect upon.
After more than 30 years in general practice, caring for patients through illness, uncertainty and difficult diagnoses, I suddenly found myself on the other side — not as the doctor, but as the patient.
It has been a humbling experience, and one that has given me an even deeper appreciation of what so many of my patients go through.
I am deeply thankful to God for His mercy, goodness and faithfulness, for the timely medical treatment I received, and for the encouraging recovery I have made thus far.
I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses and entire medical team at Flora Clinic for the excellent care, professionalism and compassion shown to me during my hospitalisation.
I am pleased to share that I am now home, recovering well and taking some much-needed time to rest and recuperate.
To my dear patients, many of whom have been with me for 10, 20 and even 30 years, thank you for your loyalty, your trust and the privilege of allowing me to be part of your lives and your families.
Over the years, our relationship has often extended far beyond the consulting room. We have shared moments of joy and sorrow, celebrated milestones, faced difficult diagnoses and walked through some of life’s greatest challenges together.
And now, when I have found myself facing a health challenge of my own, your kindness and concern have been truly overwhelming.
Thank you for every prayer, message, telephone call and expression of encouragement. I have been deeply touched by the love shown to me and my family.
To my wonderful staff at Goldman Medical Centre: I cannot thank you enough for your dedication, loyalty and willingness to step up during my absence. Knowing that you are keeping things running and looking after our patients gives me tremendous peace of mind. I am truly grateful for each one of you.
To my family, friends, fellow medical colleagues and everyone who has supported me during this difficult time, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
As much as I love my work and miss seeing my patients, I recognise the importance of allowing myself sufficient time to recover properly.
For now, my priority is to rest, regain my strength and follow the advice of my treating doctors.
I look forward, God willing, to returning to Goldman Medical Centre and continuing the work I have loved for more than three decades.
In the meantime, thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support of our practice.
As I turn 60 today, I am reminded that good health, family, friendships and the opportunity to care for others are precious gifts that should never be taken for granted.
This birthday is certainly different from the one I had planned, but it is one I will always remember.
Today, I am home. I am recovering. I am surrounded by love. And I am profoundly grateful.
Above all, I give thanks to God for His goodness and faithfulness.
Thank you for being part of my journey over so many years.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Dr Marlin McKay
Goldman Medical Centre
