Dr. Magtibay is a Good Man/Mayo Moments

 

MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2011

Dr. Paul Magtibay is a Good Man

Dr. Peter Kreymerman

Dr.Paul Magtibay

This morning just as I left my house and headed for the Mayo Clinic, my phone rang. To my surprise, it was Dr. Paul Magtibay. He was calling me to talk briefly about my surgery on Friday. I was so happy to hear from him; as I explained some of my fears, he listened with an intent heart. I knew he was listening with his ♥ I could feel it. I feel like I am the most blessed person to have such great doctors. 

As I drove home on the beeline highway, I noticed the mountains were the most beautiful I had ever seen, bright red and completely clear. Off behind that red mountain was another mountain topped with beautiful white snow. What a contrast,!! We live in a beautiful place where the Lord has blessed us with earthly beauty. I thought about Trystan and wished she was with me to take a picture; she is a very talented photographer.
Today at Mayo, there was the hustle and bustle. If you have never been to the Mayo Clinic on Shea Blvd., it is quite an experience. It's like a little city all of its own, and all the people who live there have common interests, but yet are all in their own little world. Does that make sense? 

This is what I experienced as I waited. I see an older gentleman asleep, his head bobbing, reminding me of someone trying to stay awake in church. Now my eyes and ears are tuned to this man who, from his obvious accent, is from New York or New Jersey. He is very loud, and everyone in the waiting area (which is enormous) now knows his entire medical history, and every complaint is aired for all to hear; however, he is very polite and extremely entertaining. 

I then saw an elderly woman stroking her husband's head very lovingly; I found it interesting because she stroked his head as if she were running her fingers through his hair, only...he was completely bald. She loves him, and I can tell they are in love by looking at each other.

Many people are texting, one man with his headphones on, rockin' out to the music, body movements and all. He is 'lovin' life right now. The best part is he is oblivious to the rest of us. Then over the loudspeaker, I hear "Reverend Larry Johnson" (I changed the name). Suddenly, the New York funny man stands up, throws his hands in the air, and says, "Don't look at me, but "God Bless, Rev. Johnson" it was so funny. Just then, this lady with an attitude walks by and looks right at me and said "this is a freakin' 3 ring circus" I just smiled then thought to myself "I love this 3 ring circus."

After my appointments at the Mayo on Shea, I had to head to the Mayo Specialty Building next to the hospital for the rest of my appointments. I stopped by to see Dr. Kreymerman and Heather. I got to see PK, but Heather was with a patient. Yes, I still love him. I know that was what you were thinking.

I now had an hour and a half before my next appointment, so I decided to go to the cafeteria and people watch.... funniest part of my day. There is so much going on around me; where do I start? I was talking on the phone to my dear friend Trys. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Dr. Kreymerman walking by and talking on the phone with someone, probably his wifey. He didn't see me. Still, I notice a woman in a pink breast cancer sweatshirt just beyond him. I'm not sure why she caught my eye, but this is what happened...she stood up. 

She decided to take off her pink sweatshirt, and along with her sweatshirt off came her undershirt, and she was standing in the middle of the cafeteria in her bra. Seriously? Are you kidding me right now? I would have felt bad for her and tried to assist her, but she had no care in the world. The doctor sitting at the table next to her tapped her as if to say, "Uh, you're half-naked....in front of everyone" she looked at him and just shrugged her shoulders, took her time to put her undershirt on; no big deal. 

Now, she is a true Mayo Patient. She has probably been so exposed to doctors, nurses, and students that she just said, "To hell with it, who cares?" I know how that feels. Except with me, I just forget to put my bra back on after taking it off so many times.... haha.

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Our family likes to get together on Monday nights for dinner, games, singing, and a spiritual or life lesson. We call it FAMILY HOME EVENING. Tonight for FHE, I invited my friend Trystan to join us via. The phone. Trys is in Rochester, MN, right now, and I wanted her to be a part of our family tonight as we sang "Families Can Be Together Forever" Then, my son-in-law Brian gave a beautiful lesson about adversity. This is what he read from the scriptures. 

"My daughter, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment; and then if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes. Thy friends stand by thee, and they shall hail thee again with warm hearts and friendly hands." 

There was not a dry eye in our little family room tonight. We sang "I am a Child of God," had a closing prayer, and talked to Trys. She was so happy to be a part of our FHE tonight. She reminded me that I am blessed to have my family all so close to me and be able to share such good memories together.

Tonight, as I go to bed, I am exhausted from a long day; I have a migraine starting, and my legs, hips, and cramps are horrific, but still, I am at peace and grateful for my family and my friends who help to lighten my load on days when I need it, days like today. I love you all so much.