Day 540: For those Waiting For Residency,Match, and Hope

Someone once said that if you treat a man as he is, he stays as he is. But if you inspire someone; if you believe in them; if you see more than they see; if you treat him how he ought to be; then he becomes what he ought to be. I hope that in the coming match and coming year I can pass to you what was given to me. We can only give what we have received in life. And what I can give you is words of hope. Words of belief and words that were once told to me. When you look back in life you will never forget the individuals that inspired you and that have made you believe that you can be so much more in life. I can only tell you friend to don't give up on your dreams. Life may seem unfair and unjust at this point in your life, but don't give up. There are people that believe in you. I believe in you. God believes in you. The final chapter of your life has not been written yet. Sometimes your heart hurts. It is unfair and makes no sense, but just remember you are not alone in your struggle. Many people in these forums and I understand what you are going through.

Throughout your walk and journey towards residency or towards the next chapter of your life. Don't forget what really matters in life. Sometimes the greatest things you need in life are right next to you. They are found in the people that surround you and love. They are found in the smile of your children. It is found in the warm embrace of the person you love the most in this world, be it whom it may be.

You are not alone. Don't give up.Keep your head up. I felt that I had to say that to someone reading this at this moment. Perhaps you needed a pause in your life and reflection. Perhaps circumstances causes you to look again at your life and question where you are or ought to be. Sometimes in life you get everything you want but not what you NEED.

Spending months and months surrounded by people sick and dying has only made me appreciate the smaller things in life. Has made me love my wife more and more each day.

Take time today to spend time with the person you love the most.Call them. Email them. Send them a message. Tell them thank you for their patience. Tell them how much you appreciate them. Life is so fast and short. Don't let the struggle to residency and match take time from spending with the people you love. Sometimes in life you will find strength to keep moving in life by the people that surround you.

Although life is filled with difficulty and heart ache, it is also filled with special people and special moments. It is these moments that give you strength when you can no longer walk or run....

If by any chance you are someone that is far away from home, stuck in a part of the united stated living by yourself and feeling alone right now, I'm here to tell you that you are not alone. There is someone that sees your tears and weary heart. I believe that person is God, and through his son jesus Can give you the strength to carry on with your life.

Don't give up. You can do it. When all is says and done at the end of the day ask yourself only one question "Did I do everything in my power? Did I try with all my heart and soul?" If you answer yes to this, then you have already succeeded in life. What you want in life and in accomplishing a task is to give it all your heart and soul, and whatever happens be as it may. If it is written for you to be a doctor or a plumber, just know that you have not failed in life. Failing is not trying. Let God and destiny take you where it may....

There is a country song called "the weary kind" (found at this end of this message) In the chorus of the song there is a part that says "pick up your crazy heart and give it one more try..." Perhaps this year I pray that you could pick up your heart, and you give the match or residency one more try. But this time around you give it all. And "let the cards fall" where it may.

Measure your success not by the materials that you possess, but by the people that surround you, and by the moments you have spend life in love...

God be with you friend... Jesus Loves you....Keep your head up.....best of Wishes..
I believe in you...jesus believes in you.... if you need a friend you can talk to him like one...he is only phone call away through honest and sincere prayer....

God Bless.

Dr.Mike (pgy2)




Don't give up my friend.... God Believes in you.......