"T'was the night before med school and all through the house,
not a creature is stirring, save me and my spouse.
The clothes are all pressed and dress shoes are shined,
In hopes that we'll make it tomorrow on time.
School orientation, the first day of class,
nervous students and colleagues, just praying to pass."
Ok, I'll stop there for now. But, in all honesty, tomorrow seems to loom large in my mind. It's not just that we (my classmates and I) will begin our long journey together as we become doctors, but it means to me a life change: no longer am can I be a casual learner. Now, I'll be learning in order to save a life and improve the quality of life for countless future patients. Suddenly, the responsibility of this calling weights heavy on me, more so than ever before. I will be held accountable for how I advise and treat people in their health, not simply spiritual (which I did as a Messianic rabbi), but now physical and mental as well. It seems like an impossible task.
I am comforted by this fact: God is with me. I could not have gotten to this point without Him or my family (who have been so supportive and encouraging). God is faithful and, as I begin this walk, I know that it is His favor and grace that will see me through.
I'm going to bed now, eager to see what the morrow will bring.
"Good health to all, and to all a good night!"
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