Help Wanted. I saw one of those signs a few days ago. In fact, during the summer months, they are everywhere. Stores are packed to the brim with tourists and young children, and managers need a few extra hands to help make the sales happen. College students, looking for a way to make extra money […]
My first dream job as a pediatrician was at a small clinic. There were 3 other doctors who were well established there with a wealth of experience. Fresh out of training, I was grateful to start this journey under their wings. They taught me everything, from correctly identifying rashes to properly using medical records to […]
I applied for a job once. It was about ten minutes away from home. I could easily pick up my kids after school. Flexible schedule. Reasonable expectations. I imagined myself working with the team there and got excited. It really was a great fit for me. Except for the fact that they didn’t want me. […]
God gave me a vision one day of a banner. Although it was years ago, it was so clear that I can still see it in my mind’s eye today. The banner was flying in the blue sky, and on it were the words, “Transplant is Coming”. My mom’s kidneys were not functioning well, and […]
Goat scream. That’s what my kids call my cheer from the sidelines. There’s no mistaking Mama’s scream. Just imagine the screaming goat from the movie, The Grinch. If you haven’t seen it, you need to look it up online. Needless to say, it isn’t pretty. I don’t know how to explain the bubble of joy […]
I stared into the mirror. Tired eyes were staring back at me. No amount of concealer could hide the dark circles under those eyes. Not even the expensive kind. It had been a long day, and I was ready to rest. I could feel the fatigue in my bones, and my face wasn’t hiding it. […]
I had one big ask when my husband and I started talking: Please don’t tell me “I love you” until you’re ready to propose. Those words needed to be backed up by a promise to commit. I had grown up in a home where we said “I love you” daily- when someone was leaving the […]
I work in a building that requires badge access. If I don’t have my badge on me, it makes for a long day because everywhere I go, I need someone to help me get in. Fortunately, the little pocket in my purse ensures I keep it secure, and it’s on me by the time I […]
Last night, I sat on the edge of my daughter’s bed as she was getting ready to sleep. Now that she’s older, bedtime stories have transitioned from silly made-up adventures to deeper real-life conversations. Stressors at school, teachers, and relationships are just a few of the topics we chat about in the dark. Sometimes we […]
I had changed into the hospital gown and was laying down on the hospital bed. The nurses were starting my IV and I was feeling something…indescribable. Excited? Nervous? Exhausted? All the things. I was in labor with our son and at any given moment, I could have burst into tears because I had all the […]
A Team Huddle
The photo you see wasn’t planned or staged. In fact, my husband’s parents didn’t realize I was even taking a picture. They were staying with us the week of Thanksgiving, and when I walked out
