A Physician Assistant’s Journey of sharing God’s love one patient at a time
"It's back." Tears rolled down her cheeks and she sobbed. "Oh, no." I grabbed her hand and held it tight. She could only feel the rubbery material of my gloves and she could only see my eyes above my mask but despite the physical barriers, she knew my comfort was there. "You've gotten through it …
I got my first dose of the Moderna COVID vaccine 12/30/2020. I like to say that I ended 2020 on a high note and entered 2021 with the hope that this vaccine will keep me and my family safe during the pandemic. I’ve been asked a few questions about the vaccine so I thought I’d …
I asked my daughter a question the other day, anticipating a somewhat vague, generic answer. I asked her, "Can people change?" And she said, "Do you mean mentally, physically, or spiritually?" I found myself surprised and impressed with her response. I said, "Let's start with mentally and spiritually." Then she answered, "Yes. But they have …
My husband practices Dermatology, a field that most medical professionals are weak in and are weary of. Why? Because it’s hard! So many rashes look alike. But my favorite rash of all time presents mostly in young women, on their back, and in a Christmas tree pattern. Yep, you heard me. This rash is spread …
As a child, I was fascinated with birthmarks. People would have large brown ones, small brown ones, an oddly shaped scar, or multiple spots here and there that they’d be proud to show. Now that I’m a medical provider, I still find skin marks interesting but now I know what a few of them are …
By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. Genesis 2: 2-3 NIV On the 7th day, after God created …
Tall. Average. Petite. Obese. Average. Underweight. Anorexic. Black. Brown. Green. Blue. Hazel. Eyes. Black. Brown. Blonde. Dirty blonde. Grey. White. Hair. The possible combinations of skin, hair, eyes, height, weight, muscle build, fatty tissue, nail thickness, personality, etc. are in the millions. Yes, God made them all. Vitiligo. Neurofibromatosis. Psoriasis. Acne. Acanthosis Nigracans. Rosacea. All …
Mood swings, hot flashes, hair loss, and amenorrhea (no menstrual cycle) for more than a year. Most people are aware of what women experience when they undergo menopause. But the most agitating symptom that my patients complain about during menopause is hot flashes. They describe sleepless nights of wrestling with covers, sheets, the fan, and …
Monday. Some of you may have squirmed at the sight of that. Some may have sighed. Others may have rolled their eyes. Monday is typically denoted as the start of a new week. We typically think of it as the busiest day, the most stressful day, and the longest day of the week. For me, …
When patient's are diagnosed with cancer, I often hear: "I'm OK with it." "I've accepted it." "I'm going to fight this." "God will pull me through." In the middle of the fight, no matter if it's going well or not, I often hear the following phrases: "I'm tired but I'll be ok." "The pain meds …
Finding Faith In Medicine 