After reading today’s paper I decided to look for a new
doctor. No, there is really nothing wrong with my current doctor. I simply
found out today that he is just not “hip.” Not only that, he isn’t always
positive and at times he is just “old school.” There are times he actually has
the nerve to say to me that there is something wrong with me or a part of me,
especially parts of me that are inside and I can’t see. On top of that
sometimes negativity, he wants to prescribe medicines that number one, I don’t
have any choice in and number two, often taste bitter or sour.
See, what got me thinking about choosing a doctor was our
local newspaper. Yep! Who know? The “religious editor” did a couple of feature stories
on a couple of churches that were growing so fast they were busting out at the
seams. One of my regular readers and commenters is Seams Inspired; she would
know what that means. The praise for these pastors was unbelievable.
They were young and enthusiastic guys who didn’t wear nice
clothes any longer. As a matter of fact jeans and T-shirts, even with holes
were the norm. Talk about a positive message all the time! Nobody read, or
spoke, or confronted, or admonished, or taught anything negative to anybody. I
guess the music was off the charts.
Heck, my doctor always wears that white coat when he sees
me. I have never seen my doctor in holy jeans; wait a minute I didn’t mean
sanctified jeans I mean jeans with whole in them. Even though my doctor is a
nice guy, he is always professional, calm demeanor, and always wants to see how
I am doing. Then there is no exciting music in his office, just stuff that is
calms you down and is somewhat soothing. Like I said he wants to be blunt, to
the point, and wants to pin point problems and such. Believe it or not he is so
judgmental; he thinks that I should lose a bit of weight to ensure longevity
and good health. Don’t I have free will? Don’t I have the right to choose what
I think is the right medicine for me? Does some diploma or graduate degree on
his wall give him the right to meddle with my decisions about my health?
These churches are growing in our area because the pastors
are so friendly and sincere. They don’t meddle and they actually let the sheep,
I mean the people determine what they need best. It must be so exciting! Can
you imagine a church where no one speaks a discouraging word, they don’t confront
you on any issue, they are always upbeat, and you are whoever you are or whoever
you want to be?
Yes sir, I think I am going to have to look for another
doctor. It might be fun to have a guy not poke and prod around so much,
confront me on various health issues, dresses worse than me, and has fun music.
Hey, maybe I could write a song about it:
Making your way in
the world today
Takes everything
you got
Taking a break
from all your worries
Sure would help a
lot
Wouldn’t you like
to get away?
(Where everybody
knows your name!)
Rats! Somebody
already did. Looks like Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart beat me to it. Oh well.
So, what do you
think? Should I change doctors? Should I choose my doctor the way many people
choose churches these days? What do you say?
2 comments:
If your doctor is anything like mine change him/her and quick.
Mine can't or won't be bothered to do the blood test I need every month.
To add insult to injury last year I had pre cancerous cells removed from my cervix, 6 months later had a check up and was told all was clear and to have the test repeated in May. I went to my surgery had the test the result came back as abnormal.....which could lead to pre cancerous cells again. I have to wait 6 months to see what happens. We have a public holiday until Wednesday but I shall be looking for a second opinion.
Yvonne.
First...thanks for the shout-out! :)
Second...It's perplexing. Do we go to church to be part of the 'club' or to learn how to die to self and live for Christ. Keep your doctor, Gregg. And read His book. He knows what's best. Happy Sunday! :)
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