Danny ChaiPeople seem to think I slam doctors too much so let me balance that with a fantastic doctor experience we just had.
So today was Abby’s first visit to the pediatrician. Picking a doctor is somewhat stressful. All you have to go on is a picture and a one paragraph description and in the newborn club they only give you a few minutes to decide. I chose the one that seemed to have the best credentials; also his last name is the same as my high school friend’s, one of those rare two syllable Chinese last names.
Anyway, we went today and in the course of talking he asks us our religious preferences. We tell him we’re Christian and he responds that he’s also a believer. Talked briefly about churches, then he did his thing. But what was cool was at the end, he said, recognizing that babies are a blessing, why don’t we finish with a prayer. And we prayed.
That felt really good. Made me feel like he really cares for Abby’s complete well-being, physical and spiritual. Also made me feel good because it felt properly humble, recognizing that doctors can do their best, but in the end, health comes from God. We came away feeling pretty happy about things.
So yeah, I don’t know how many of you doctors do this already or are even able to in your situation, but if possible, do it. Goes a long way.