Alright, let's face it. If you've been a patient in a Doctor's office or a Hospital you could probably attest to the fact that your doctor is not a "People Person." They could very well be a friendly and inviting person but definitely not a "People Person."
Let me clarify.
"People People"aka crazy people- You know, that extrovert, forget joining the party, be the party, spontaneous, taking life by the seat of their pants, lead role-center stage, let's go see the world with no plan, no watch, and those words "daytimer" "day-planner" and "Let me check my schedule"... Well those words are forbidden and usually replaced with "Why the heck not?!"
Just in case you're not smellin' what I'm steppin' in...
All those things right there. Yeah, that's me. I'm that "People Person" and I'm slowly figuring out why I'm seem to be the only one amongst my very dignified colleagues and classmates.
Ok. First of all, I'm being forced to give up my intense aversion to day planners. AHH!!
Second, more time spent with a text book and headphones and less spent with...well... people!
Third, no real people person even wants to think about school for 8 years plus a 4 year residency.
So, that about sums it up. In a profession where humor, happiness, communication, smiles and little craziness is needed; most extroverts wouldn't dare sacrifice the goods it takes to get there.
And there lies my motivation.
Sick people need happy people!
Hurting people need hope!
And the dying need to know the love of Jesus!
The Middle East need crazy people- crazy enough to go beyond borders with bandages and a bible. Latin America needs to know that the Saints they serve have no power but God does through Healing Hands. Africa needs medical help now and to know that real love does exist!
So I continue, staying true to my roots of being crazy. Yet, by the grace of God having to learn to be faithful to books and a day-planner. I'll learn to remedy the situation, if my soon to be all-consuming summer science classes don't allow me to get my travel on, spring break and Christmas time are going to be my time to shine. India, Pakistan, Turkey, Rwanda, Dominican, Chile. I'll still see you my friends. Just a different time of year. This summer may be my last normal summer on the mission field but I won't let that stop me. Too much time spent without sending me overseas I start to get a little itchy. And for the sake of my sanity and endurance level in what my best friend likes to call "Doctor School" I cannot afford to get itchy. I will see this through.
