To see my patients’ smiles again. And a few other rambling wishes.
OK, I know I’m gonna sound a little whiny and this is supposed to be an uplifting Christmas post. This is not a political statement or a commentary on the benefits versus rights to mask-wearing. Unfortunately, it’s the law. But, oh, I cannot tell you the sadness it brings to not see my patients’ faces. Sincerely, it gets me a little choked up just writing about it.
Each visit, my heart longs for that quick moment when I say, “You can quickly take off your mask for me to examine your face if you’d like.” At that moment, my heart leaps as I get to see my patients’ WHOLE FACE. It’s like my whole insides light up. I quickly go to work examining my patient’s face, with a new burst of energy that leads me to the same moment with my next patient.
It’s funny how my brain works. Seeing my patients smile is so important to me. (Happily, almost everyone smiles when I tell them they can take their mask off for a minute.) It energizes my day and my work. It’s like I feel unconnected when I can’t see patients’ smiles. And so, I apologize to you all that you can’t see me smiling back. (I’m seriously getting teared up and choked up writing this). Trust me, it’s there, smiling big and wide back at you and longing for the day when you can see my smile too.
On a happier note, my other Christmas wishes are health, happiness, hugs, and social gatherings where no one is afraid and everyone is jolly. Most importantly, I wish for everyone to know and feel the love of God this Christmas season. Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas to you and all of your family and employees! I am wishing the same things that you are wishing for .
Have a happy and healthy new year.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your staff.
Dr. Beth, I felt the same way! But fortunately your smile shows up in your eyes! Merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing you in 2021. Maybe minus the masks
Merry Christmas and a Happy Properous New Year to you and your Family Love and Prayers, Susan Tetrick
Marry Christmas to you and your Family and Staff
Dr. Rosenberger
What a wonderful note. You are so kind in all you do! I too can’t wait to see faces again. My grandson was born in February and I’ve only visited with him on messenger. I have missed holding him and playing with him like I did with all the others. I missed his crawling and now he is walking!! I did sneak over for a minute to see him and his sister through the glass storm door. My granddaughter came out and wanted a hug so I had to step in for a minute and hug him but he started crying ( as I am now) . He didn’t even recognize me and just kept staring at my ridiculous masked face!! It’s different for Grandparents. The parents still see them day and night but we just safely can’t. I’m praying this coming year will be back to normal for all of us,
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ahead!!! ( hoping to see you at an appointment soon!)
Paulette Klingensmith
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Yes, the masks are no fun…but we wear them. I have to have concerns about being the only daughter near my almost 91 year old mother whom I give medicine to daily…I don’t want to “share any unwanteds” with her or anyone! I am hoping 2021 brings us ALL some steps toward unmasking and being able to be together! I miss my grandchildren…all nine if them!
Rest, relax, and enjoy!
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts this Christmas. The song was beautiful and the video of the Christmas Story made me teary eyed and I choked up watching the children. Most importantly thank you for acknowledging God, it is refreshing and inspirational to others.
Merry Christmas to you, your family, the staff and their families,
Peace Be With You and Yours
Not to worry, we see your smiling face through your mask. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I am so glad you wrote this because I feel the same way! It is an honor to be treated by you and your staff. Always kind and helpful and pleasant and provide so much to me- care and consideration and the products that make me feel pretty! ( it has been difficult this year to feel that way all covered up!)
God bless you and your family and staff! I know He is looking out for all of us and encouraging us to have faith in HIM and to use our minds and hearts as we continue this difficult journey!
Merry Christmas!
Sylvia Hayhurst