Most of the things I post tend to be all about the kids, but I couldn't let this golden opportunity pass me by. Today was Chad's last day in his surgery rotation. He was lucky enough today to work with a surgeon, Dr. Gross, who made it a great note to go out on. Chad said he was great to take the time to really teach, and was one of the few who welcomed questions and participation. It was his idea to take to take a photo of Chad in his space suit surgical attire that had taken a good blood squirt. He also let Chad make the opening incision for a shoulder procedure that they did! Chad said that Dr. Gross was a very positive person to work with who even went out of his way to compliment his staff on a job well done. So many of the docs he has worked with in this rotation have had what some might call a bit of an ego issue. It was so refreshing to spend his last day with someone who reflects the kind of surgeon Chad wants to be someday. Today was also especially nice since the last week has been rather stressful. Because it wasn't until just before Christmas that Chad had really decided what he wanted to do, he wasn't very focused on all that had to be done to prepare for the next steps that will have to be taken. Suddenly there are application deadlines, residency programs and fourth year schedules that all have to be taken care of in the midst of one of the hardest rotations of the year. I think it really crept up on him. Lucky for me, Chad is a hard worker. He did have a bit of a panic attack, but pulled it together and is, even as I write this, at the library preparing for his OSCE that is tomorrow and his shelf exam on Friday. He is doing his part, and I know that things will be just fine! On a side note, this weekend Porter managed to get sick. He woke up Saturday night in a puddle of vomit. It was Chad that got him in the tub, and the bedding in the wash. Then later, with the help of some great friends and neighbors, gave Porter a blessing. I am so blessed to have a husband who works so hard to always be worthy to exercise his Priesthood. I know Chad hates it when I get public with just how amazing he is, but it is the truth! I am so blessed!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
one lucky girl
Most of the things I post tend to be all about the kids, but I couldn't let this golden opportunity pass me by. Today was Chad's last day in his surgery rotation. He was lucky enough today to work with a surgeon, Dr. Gross, who made it a great note to go out on. Chad said he was great to take the time to really teach, and was one of the few who welcomed questions and participation. It was his idea to take to take a photo of Chad in his space suit surgical attire that had taken a good blood squirt. He also let Chad make the opening incision for a shoulder procedure that they did! Chad said that Dr. Gross was a very positive person to work with who even went out of his way to compliment his staff on a job well done. So many of the docs he has worked with in this rotation have had what some might call a bit of an ego issue. It was so refreshing to spend his last day with someone who reflects the kind of surgeon Chad wants to be someday. Today was also especially nice since the last week has been rather stressful. Because it wasn't until just before Christmas that Chad had really decided what he wanted to do, he wasn't very focused on all that had to be done to prepare for the next steps that will have to be taken. Suddenly there are application deadlines, residency programs and fourth year schedules that all have to be taken care of in the midst of one of the hardest rotations of the year. I think it really crept up on him. Lucky for me, Chad is a hard worker. He did have a bit of a panic attack, but pulled it together and is, even as I write this, at the library preparing for his OSCE that is tomorrow and his shelf exam on Friday. He is doing his part, and I know that things will be just fine! On a side note, this weekend Porter managed to get sick. He woke up Saturday night in a puddle of vomit. It was Chad that got him in the tub, and the bedding in the wash. Then later, with the help of some great friends and neighbors, gave Porter a blessing. I am so blessed to have a husband who works so hard to always be worthy to exercise his Priesthood. I know Chad hates it when I get public with just how amazing he is, but it is the truth! I am so blessed!
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Fun to know he wants to be a surgeon. Kelly just started his surgery rotation.
ReplyDeleteHe is an awesome guy!!! :) And good luck in your next week! (I just noticed you only have 7 days left!)
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