A NEW YEAR...A NEW JOB...

As I get ready to go back full time into the work force my emotions are mixed.  Nervous because I’m starting with a new practice; excited because I miss my patient interactions and interactions with colleagues. 

​As a physician part of my role is to get my patients to talk.  It’s hard at times for patients to open up to strangers and so establishing rapport is vital.  I always feel that when my patients view me as a friend, confident, or even as family that I’ve done this job well.

 Some of my colleagues may disagree but we all practice differently.

​As my self imposed sabbatical has been dwindling down my thoughts wonder to the many pleasant conversations I’ve had with my patients and the life stories that we have shared.  The crazy things we have said, the tears we have cried, the hugs that have transpired, the care that we have given to each other.  

I have had patients pray over me, for me, and give their advice.  I’ve had patient ask me to pray for them, ask me to celebrate in their triumphs and cry with them in their sorrow.  It is a truly an honor this vocation to which we have been called.

I look forward to new conversations, new atmosphere, new stories, new interactions.  I look forward!