The first week of August was full of doctor appointments: Josh went to the orthodontist, Annie had her follow up with the ENT, and all kids had their well-child visits.
Now, I've had lots of good doctors over the years of raising kids, and I'm always somewhat devastated when they move or we move and we have to start over. Right now, we are on BYU student insurance, so we have to go to the clinic on campus. We have had good experiences there, but haven't really had one specific doctor that we go to. When I called to make appointments for the kids, I just had them put me with whoever had time.
Price and Josh had their check-ups together, and it turned into the best doctor's appointment I have ever been to. Working for BYU does have its benefits, even when you're a doctor, I guess. Dr. Fairbanks did the usual exams on the boys, and then had a long talk with them. He talked to them about all kinds of things: how to avoid and shun pornography, not to talk about sacred things with friends (he told them to ask their parents instead), how important the sacrament is and how, when they turn 12, to hold the sacrament trays to show respect for Christ. He then told them that their mother is their best friend, and will never knowingly do anything that is not for their good. That was pretty scary for me- it made me think about what I do and say as a mother.
There was more, but I was so grateful for what he said. As 11 year old boys, I think they need to hear those things, multiple times, from lots of different people. I expect it from their Primary teachers and Scout leaders, and we as parents tell them all the time, but it was amazing to have their doctor think they were important enough to take the time. Guess who we're going to next time we need a doctor?
Now, I've had lots of good doctors over the years of raising kids, and I'm always somewhat devastated when they move or we move and we have to start over. Right now, we are on BYU student insurance, so we have to go to the clinic on campus. We have had good experiences there, but haven't really had one specific doctor that we go to. When I called to make appointments for the kids, I just had them put me with whoever had time.
Price and Josh had their check-ups together, and it turned into the best doctor's appointment I have ever been to. Working for BYU does have its benefits, even when you're a doctor, I guess. Dr. Fairbanks did the usual exams on the boys, and then had a long talk with them. He talked to them about all kinds of things: how to avoid and shun pornography, not to talk about sacred things with friends (he told them to ask their parents instead), how important the sacrament is and how, when they turn 12, to hold the sacrament trays to show respect for Christ. He then told them that their mother is their best friend, and will never knowingly do anything that is not for their good. That was pretty scary for me- it made me think about what I do and say as a mother.
There was more, but I was so grateful for what he said. As 11 year old boys, I think they need to hear those things, multiple times, from lots of different people. I expect it from their Primary teachers and Scout leaders, and we as parents tell them all the time, but it was amazing to have their doctor think they were important enough to take the time. Guess who we're going to next time we need a doctor?
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That is AMAZING. I suppose a 10 hour drive to bring my children there would be a little much, but that is one awesome doctor visit. Really, I'm speechless. (even though I've got a lot to say.)
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