Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Let the countdown begin!!

Hey Y'all!!

After much thought and consideration, I decided to start this blog that I sincerely hope to be able to keep up throughout residency. Throughout medical school, I thought that no one really understood what I was going through most of the time (except my classmates, of course). I think that if I had blogged through it, it would have given everyone a window into my life and help you all understand it more. It's also a way for me to vent, as I tend to write much better than I communicate verbally. So, I'm going to attempt to blog throughout this journey and I hope that you all will continue to take this journey with me through the blog!

I have 18 more days until my intern year begins on July 1, 2012 and I am TERRIFIED!! I want so much to do well. I know that this is my calling and my biggest fear is letting God down. I always say, do your best and He'll do the rest, but I often wonder if my best is good enough. My stress level was on 10 today and I talked to a great friend of mine who told me, "Just roll with it!" along with some other encouraging words that brought me off the edge. I pray that y'all will pray for and with me through the next four years, as I will definitely need it!! As much as I am terrified, I am also very excited!! I'm about to begin a new chapter in my life and I'm so glad you all are along for the ride!!

Today's Mahogany Pearl is one of my most favorite quotes: "Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God." - Unknown.... That says it all!!

Until next time,

-Keisha B., MD
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11 comments:

  1. SherylJune 13, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Good morning!!!

    Thank you for giving us the opportunity to tag along with you on your journey through residency. Every new experience comes with initial uneasiness but I know you will find "your groove" and do well. You will do your best for Him because he picked you for your new position in life. Sure there will be soon good days and some bad days but all the days will prepare you to become the best OB/GYN that He knows and all of us know you will be. I'll be praying for you throughout. I'm proud of You and I'm cheering for you!!! GO DR. BELL!!!

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    1. KeishaBJune 13, 2012 at 2:52 PM

      Thanks friend!!! I'll definitely be needed those prayers!! So glad you're still along for this ride with me! :-)

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  2. TaraJune 13, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Hi Keisha! I am so happy for you and excited. I enjoyed reading and know that since you are a smart, beautiful, strong black woman there is nothing that you can't do because you are deeply rooted in God! Those of us in the service of others (doctors, teachers, lawyers, etv.) are often challenged more than the average person, but that is what makes us extraordinary. We are CALLED to do this service and because of that you're awesome and destined for greatness. Good luck and i'll be praying with and for you. Oo-ooop!

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    1. KeishaBJune 13, 2012 at 2:53 PM

      Thank you Tara!!! You are so right about the extra challenges. I keep telling myself that He wouldn't have chosen us if we weren't up for it. I'm so excited for the next 4 years!

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  3. UnknownJune 13, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Glad you decided to blog throughout! I hope it helps you as well as give someone else some inspiration. I know you will be a GREAT doctor! HE makes no mistakes! I pray you enjoy your new career.

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    1. KeishaBJune 13, 2012 at 2:54 PM

      Thanks for encouraging me to do it, Allycia!! I'm very excited about it and I hope y'all enjoy it!

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  4. ohporterJune 13, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Just as the old song says it, "don't worry - be happy"...

    There are many that have gone before you in their quest to become the great doctor that God would have them to be. If you stay faithful to knowing that its not just about what you were taught, what you learned, and even what you remember as much as it is about doing all things through the "power and might" of the Father that is always with you == just don't you step away from Him!!!

    Yes, I look forward to following with you on this part of your journey and thus I will know just what more specific to pray for and with you along the way.

    Love you my soror.

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    1. KeishaBJune 14, 2012 at 3:46 AM

      Thanks so much Soror Porter! Love you too!

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  5. C'est La VJune 14, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Tenez sur, l'amour, vous y etes presque!!!! And as always, God and I will be here for you......G.I.G.

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  6. C'est La VJune 15, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    Good morning, Dr. Bell!!! How is my baby???

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