Thursday 18th July 2024

Analise D Mello MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,and I will give you rest”.

Half the year has passed by already and I can’t fathom how I burdened my brain with petty issues throughout.

As I sat with my planner wondering what I should fo us on this month – it was my faith.

Everyday I am fortunate to witness miracles – cancers gone, cured patients, pretty ladies with hair grown and smiling … often I fail to recognise them..

And there are several who we break news about cancer and they cantfathom the gravity .. young kids with tumors and unsure why they need to visit doctors…

Every patient has a story.. heartbreaking … some very very sad… divorces, dead family , unable to have children, financially poor, sole bread winner of house… it sucks!!

I have seen a fair share of burdens in my life too especially these 6 months have been tough, a wake up call professionally amd personally.

I learnt to draw lines at work and create a clear space for myself and avoid unprofessional behavior. I learnt to prioritize my health and get better physically and I am doing everyday.

But today as I sat yo type this reflection tion m I realised I am still not opening my heart to Jesus. I am still burdened and weary..

So are you!

Lets take time off in our day to close our eyes and say a prayer or meditate on our love for the Lord and focus on being better people to each other in this cruel world.

Lets dump our stress at the feet of Jesus and be rested.

AMEN

About the Author

Hello! I’m Dr Analise Maria D’ Mello, (MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB) from the beautiful state of Goa in India. I was born and raised in a Roman Catholic family, learning my prayers, catechism and Catholic values from my parents and grandmothers. I am currently practicing as an obstetrician and gynecologist for 3 years since my residency.

I often speak on anti-abortion to college students and married couples, and counsel distressed pregnant women with appropriate medical advice. I am part of the St Luke’s Medical Guild of Catholic Doctors in my state providing services in prisons, and Lenten and advent retreats for medical professionals and their families.