Author Archives: deconstructingdoctor

Sacrifice

Posted on November 24, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I believe that it is only through sacrifice that we truly find our purpose. The purpose in all of our lives is to help another without reciprocation. We don’t get anything in return except a feeling of great accomplishment and … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings, My Stories | Tagged blog, blogger, blogging, Doctors, health, medical, nurses, sacrifice, soldiers, stories, Teachers, writing | 7 Comments

One Year Anniversary

Posted on November 20, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Time is relentless. It races us forward kicking and screaming without our consent. One year ago today, I published my first blogpost. There was a mix of great excitement and great fear. Could they be one in the same? Before … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories, Uncategorized | Tagged anniversary, blog, blogger, blogging, Doctor, friend, inspiration, writing | 17 Comments

Distractions

Posted on November 15, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

The worst thing to happen to my blog is Netflix. I discovered Netflix and Stranger Things and American Horror Story. I am watching American Horror Story right now as I write this so I am kind of distracted. I spend … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged american horror story, blog, blogger, blogging, distractions, netflix, post, stranger things, writing | 5 Comments

Quilt Therapy

Posted on November 12, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

It was my husband’s idea. Make a quilt out of your mom’s shirts. Brilliant. As I was cleaning out her room, I couldn’t bear the idea of just dumping all of her things at the Goodwill. There’s nothing wrong with … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged blogging, Death, Doctor, Doctor story, Doctors and death, Family Doctor, Grief, loss, Mom, mother, Needle and Thread, quilt, quilt shop, redemption, t-shirt quilt | 16 Comments

Moms

Posted on November 9, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Please welcome my friend, Amber Fort, back to my blog. She’s been on hiatus, but has decided to make an appearance with a post she wrote after a dream she had about our mother’s meeting in heaven and giggling and … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blogger | Tagged blog, blogger, blogging, children, Doctor, Doctor story, Doctors and death, dream, Friends, inspiration, love, medical, Mom, mother, post, stories, writing | 6 Comments

Turning the Tables

Posted on November 4, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I wouldn’t say that I’m a super Christian, but I dabble. I know some stuff. I believe. I’ve read The Book. My favorite story in the Bible probably wouldn’t be the favorite of most people. My favorite story is when … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings, My Stories | Tagged Anger, Bible, blogging, Doctor, Dove, Family Doctor, Healthcare, Holy, Jesus, medical, Money changers, profit, Punk Rock, Righteous, Temple, Turning the Tables, Wuss | 7 Comments

Decomposing Doctor

Posted on October 29, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

To say that I love Halloween is an understatement. We play a little game in our house called, “would you rather.” My son usually instigates the game at random times that make absolutely no sense. While driving my firstborn to … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged blogging, candy, Cosplay, Doctor, Doctor story, Family Doctor, Funny mom story, Halloween, Humor, Mom, would you rather | 16 Comments

I’ve Gone Men-tal

Posted on October 26, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I think my husband walks on water. I know that’s ridiculous. No one is perfect. No one is capable of such things. And he really can’t. He hogs the bathroom and stinks it up, seems to accumulate pens wherever we … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged blogging, Doctor, Family Doctor, God, husband, Journey, joyful, Marriage, writing | 17 Comments

Back on Track

Posted on October 18, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I live with a 7 year old boy who has been in love with trains since just before he could speak. He couldn’t say “train,” but he dutifully carried around a wooden train in each hand everywhere he went. God … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged blogging, derailed, Doctor, Doctor story, Family Doctor, Humor, locomotivated, Mom, Thomas the Train, tracks, train, trainiac, traintracks | 8 Comments

Tragic Backstory

Posted on October 10, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

If you are lucky, you have one. If you are lucky, the universe dealt you a shitty hand and you persevered. You overcame. You are a better human now. Don’t harbor resentment. Being in the shit -is the shit. … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings | Tagged blogging, Doctor, Doctor patient relationship, Family Doctor, Healthcare, Medicine, Patient, resentment, tragic backstory | 6 Comments