MeBusylikaBee

I feel like a busy little worker bee, continuously buzzing up and down in search of honey. And it's not like the honey's for me.

Dentistry is not my passion. Books are. So there i go, working laboriously for God knows who. Day in day out, searching for patients, calling them, listening to their complains. Sometimes i even have to beg them to come and smile when i feel like crying. Waking up every morning dreading the day ahead, feeling all strength seeping out as the week progresses and looking forward to the Friday on Monday itself.

In times like these, who else can i look to but God himself?

1 I lift my eyes to the hills-
Where does my help comes from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
-Psalms  121

²⁹ He gives strength to the weary
   and increases the power of the weak.
³⁰ Even youths grow tired and weary,
   and young men stumble and fall;
³¹ but those who hope in the LORD
   will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
   they will run and not grow weary,
   they will walk and not be faint.
-Isaiah 40

Thus this busy bee continues her flight in search of honey knowing that this treasure she seeks is not for herself but for the queen bee. And for the queen bee, everything she does is worthwhile, even if it means laying down her own life. Lord, this is for you. It is the least that i can do, for it is nothing compared to the full price you've paid for me.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
-Colossians 3:23

 

Humble beginnings of a dentist

I got my first patient on thursday! A middle-aged indonesian lady. And she's so sweet and nice, not complaining even when i scaled her teeth and it bled. (not my fault, her oral hygeine ain't that great..) I also taught her how to brush properly and look after her teeth. It's so rewarding to be able to help others help themselves. She was so grateful and asked for my phone no! Even though i didn't accomplished much that day, but it sure feels good! :)

Second patient; didn't went that well. I made her choke when i took an impression to make dentures. It was mortifying when the lecturer came and everyone was wondering why this old aunty was coughing and spitting so loudly. Thankfully she didnt blame us.

Im amazed at how fast time goes by. It seems just like yesterday i was just a first year student, now im treating real, live patients. Halfway along the journey of the making of a dentist. And these memories would last a lifetime. They're only the humble beginnings of a dentist.

God has been faithful. In stormy days, when the waves toss and turn this boat of mine, i can rest assured that He is Lord over the seas and storm. With Christ in the vessel i can smile at the storm. And so im writting this down as a reminder for the difficult times that i know is yet to come. Remember this song, which spoke to me and made me tear on a September dawn, during early morning prayer.

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases
His mercies never come to an end,
They are new every morning
New every morning
Great is Your faithfulness, 0 Lord
Great is Your faithfulness.