Good morning everyone! I visited my favorite endocrinologist yesterday, Dr. Jonathan Leffert. Got a good report! Considering the issues I’m working against, He was super pleased with my overall blood glucose average and A1C test results. My thyroid numbers were perfect and the liver enzymes ALT and AST had both dropped a few points (which is very good news). Dr. Leffert is recognized as one of the top ten endocrinologists in the Dallas area and is very busy. I like him very much. Yesterday, when I got to his office there were several people in the waiting room. I didn’t think much about it because there are four doctors who use that same waiting area. Anyway, I’ve learned when I go see Dr. Leffert to not be in a hurry. He’s almost always running behind schedule, but I don’t complain. He doesn’t get in a hurry with his patients. He takes time to talk to you and let you ask questions. Yesterday, He only stayed in the room with me for maybe 15-20 minutes which is about normal now. But when I first started seeing him, sometimes he would talk with me for 45 minutes to an hour. He stayed with me until he had a good understanding of what I was experiencing, how the meds were working, and always made sure I understood what changes I needed to make and what to expect. This is what makes him a great doctor. In all the times I’ve seen him, he’s never made me feel like he was rushing through me to get to the next person; even though I knew the time he was taking with me was probably causing someone else to wait. When I arrived yesterday, there was an elderly lady standing at the check-in desk so I took a seat to wait for her to finish. Before she finished, a middle aged couple, obviously husband and wife, came in. The gentleman took a seat. The woman came over to the check-in window. Instead of taking her place behind the woman standing at the window, she rudely elbowed her away from the window and emphatically announced her presence to the girl behind the desk. I had an incredible urge to jump up and shout, “Wait, I was next!” But I was victorious in overcoming the temptation and just watched and listened in silence. The girl at the desk seemed to ignore her completely and I was thinking, “Way to go, sweetie – kudos to you!” The first lady finally finished and took a seat. This is when it got really interesting! The desk clerk pulled up the patient information on the computer about the woman’s husband. Turns out, his appointment was actually the day before! You should have heard this woman’s drama. It wasn’t HER fault. The office FAILED to call her and remind her. It was THEIR fault. Seriously? I was amazed. I just sat there with this “you’ve got to be kidding me” look on my face, wondering how this lady could justify blaming someone else for what was obviously HER mistake! The desk-clerk handled the situation so professionally. She told the woman, even though Dr. Leffert was running about an hour behind schedule, if she would take a seat and wait, he would work her husband in after he finished his other morning appointments (which would be me) otherwise she would have to schedule another appointment. Finally she sits down and I get to check-in and begin the anticipated hour or so wait time. You can’t begin to imagine the griping, complaining, and belly-aching this woman did for the next hour! If she was going to have to wait, she would just find another doctor! And, it would certainly be one who would be more responsible and give her a reminder call. She didn’t have time for this. She looked over at me and said, “I guess you’re waiting to see Dr. Leffert, too?” I nodded in agreement. Didn’t dare say anything or I would have said too much. Another woman was called back to the exam room. After the door closed, this couple ridiculed her for her inability to walk well, the fact she used an oxygen machine, and was overweight. I’m not even going to put in print what I was thinking or wanting to say to these people. I had to repent just for thinking it! In reality my heart hurt for this couple. There was no outward evidence of love, joy, or peace. I don’t know if this woman knows Jesus or not. Can’t be the judge, and I wasn’t prompted by the Holy Spirit to ask. But one thing is sure, He was obviously giving her a situational test to grow into His likeness. She had a choice. She could exhibit Christ-like patience or she could let the enemy rule and give her a sour spirit and a grumbling attitude that would do nothing but ruin her day. Sadly, she chose the latter which the enemy also tried to use as a blemish on the day for the rest of us. You see, this was a wonderful opportunity for her to develop and display the fruit of the Spirit of patience; one of the attributes of Christ-like behavior and a sign of spiritual maturity. But, I’m thinking she will get another chance to take this test again. There’s no doubt she blew this one! Just saying. But, you know what? We get to take these kinds of tests over and over until we get it right. All the while, Jesus is always patient with us. Remember, He works with you at the pace YOU choose. And regardless of whether you pass the tests or not, “Jesus Loves YOU!”
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