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.