Introduction
There are so many good blogs out there, why bother. Several years ago I posted a number of thoughts and ideas to these pages. It was a time of major change and upheaval in my life. I found the writing and comments very cathartic (cleansing). Sometimes thinking out loud is better than inner contemplation. When I came to a point where things in my life seemed to settle down, I found I ran out of things to say. I might refer back to some of those times in these columns in case a few of you ask, "what ever happened..." Otherwise I'll just share some stories and insights as they occur. Many of the changes which occurred in my life several years ago were very positive, others are still in progress. So sit back and enjoy, comment if you feel the desire, learn from my observations, return if you feel so inclined.
Some Background
Currently I am the medical director of an Emergency Department at a small rural hospital in Eastern North Carolina. I also serve as Medical Director of the county EMS system. I attend Saint Gabriel's Catholic Church where I also teach faith development (Sunday School) to high school students. I attend Bible Study when it's offered and have served on various church committees when called. I am married, 23 years now and have two daughters. One has grown up and moved out, the other in high school. It's still a mystery how I fell into the career of medicine, especially as according to my high school counselor I "might be capable of a two year degree if I worked really hard." In the past I have been know to do some impulsive things, thinking I could apply to, get into and graduate from medical school was one of those times it worked.
So What About the Title "SewDoc"
Oh yeah, that comes from years ago when my wife and I decided we were going to open a business together. We opened a shop which sold sewing machines, fabric and notions and I was the sewing machine repairman. I attended several training sessions and set up a little work station in the back of our store. As I was still a practicing physician, I came up with the title "The Sewing Machine Doctor" for my business cards. Somehow, that got shortened to SewDoc. Although we closed the store years ago, the name kind of stuck.
A Warning
I quote a lot of Scripture. I have found the Bible to be the best source of answers to life's problems. That may surprise those of you who knew me from my past and may offend you if you are a nonbeliever. No apologies here.
