Category Archives: My Stories

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

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

Singing Mammo-gram

Posted on October 4, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I had my first mammogram today and you know what? It wasn’t bad at all. How many hundreds of mammograms have I ordered over the years? How many times have I reassured women, it isn’t that bad, without really knowing … Continue reading →

Posted in Advise Humorous, Medical Musings, My Stories | Tagged advice, Appointment, blogger, blogging, Doctor, exam, flu shot, health, Healthcare, Humor, hypocrite, mammogram, medical, physical, prevention, writing | 20 Comments

Carnival

Posted on September 26, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Have you ever noticed that the games at the carnival are rigged? You play them anyway. There’s always the chance that you’ll beat the odds. You’ll be the one walking around with that giant panda bear and the crowds … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthcare Today, Medical Musings, My Stories | Tagged blogging, carnies, carnival, corporate medicine, Doctor, Doctor story, Family Doctor, games, Healthcare, Hospital, Insurance company, Medicine | 13 Comments

Runner’s Low

Posted on September 20, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Since my mom passed away, running has been harder for me. It’s hard to find the time. It’s hard to get away. She used to watch the kids while my husband and I went to races. Plus it’s near impossible … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged blogging, Death, Doctor, Doctor story, Doctors and death, Dying, Family Doctor, Grief, healthy, medical, Medicine, Mom, mother, Running | 25 Comments

Those who can, should teach.

Posted on September 16, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I love having students. I’ve had all kinds. High schoolers considering a career in medicine. Premed students applying for medical school. PA students. Medical students on a family medicine rotation. My partner recently asked me if I get paid to … Continue reading →

Posted in Advise Humorous, Healthcare Today, Medical Musings, My Stories | Tagged blogging, Doctor, Doctor story, Family Doctor, family medicine, Healthcare, Humor, Karate Kid, medical, Medical School, Medical Student, Medicine, profit, Teachers, Teaching | 13 Comments

The Day After

Posted on September 12, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Sometimes it isn’t until the day after a tragedy that it starts to really sink in. It’s not until after you close your eyes and your body finally succumbs to sleep. You awaken in the morning to the stark reality. … Continue reading →

Posted in My Stories | Tagged 9/11, aftermath, blogging, Death, Doctor, Doctor story, Doctors and death, dream, Dying, Family Doctor, Grief, Mom, mother, nightmare | 16 Comments