Thursday, September 1, 2011

Transitions

There is a challenge for most of us residents in transitory nature of our lives. We can feel a sense of impermanence as we make the journey from college to medical school to residency. Yet there is a blessing in the new experiences and unknown travels that catalyze an Abrahamic-like faith as we 'go' into the unknown and move to new cities and states for our various training programs. But as we make our way from out of our college years and into our late 20s, and early 30s, where is the permanence that we long for? I wonder if other residents feel a tension on how to maintain past friendships, and the challenge of maintaining each layer of relationships added to the complex social fabric we have become.

As I have matched into a new geographical location for residency - another layer added to my social fabric - I now try to remake myself in a new community while at the same time try to keep in touch with my previous community.

Join with me as we can rejoice in the new opportunities ahead of us as residents. Let us not look back but with trust and confidence look forward to new opportunities ahead. God is good and is always providing! God makes no mistakes and we are right where we belong!

Dear Lord, help us in this season to join anew a new community of your Body as we transition out of medical school and into residency. That we could be joined to your Body with each transition and change in life.

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