I (am) used to be a geek. A cool one. I took up Molecular Biology and Biotechnology because it sounded nice. And I wanted to wear a biohazard suit to work. They don't wear biohazard suits pala. Wrong motive. After my bloody thesis on the mitochondrial DNA of an obscure fish, I realized it's not for me. I decided to become a physician instead.
Four years into medical school and one year short of graduating, I took a break and found myself working with a community development NGO in Palawan run by a Christian doctor. That experience made a huge impact in my life, and I knew I would be back to serve. True enough, I got a scholarship during my internship that allowed me to be a barrio doctor. Guess where I was assigned? Smack right in the middle of the sea :) Palawan!
It was every adventurous doctor's dream. The place is breathtaking but the boat rides were notoriously cruel. Because I was the only doctor, I had to treat everyone in my best capacity. Most patients didn't have the money to go to the hospital in the next island, 3-4 hours away. There was even a time when I had to read a surgery textbook before doing a procedure. Good heavens, I would have referred that kid to a hand orthopedic surgeon back in PGH. What I lacked in my skills, the Lord supplied with grace.
Fast forward. I am now a plain housewife to Arvin and a full time mommy to my precious Caleb. Hwhhatt? A stay-at-home mom? You heard it right. Some say that my decision is anti-climactic. I think otherwise. The thing is, I only pursue things that I am completely passionate about.
And while I am on hiatus with my medical career, don't you want to know what goes inside the mind of a crazy doctor mom? Many doctor moms are too busy to blog anyway.
But hey, full-time moms like me are super busy people too. And I only write when I am inspired, when Caleb is asleep, and when the chores are done. Inspire me more! Let me know what you want to hear :)
Thanks for dropping by!
Lei
