A neat story to share...

I just had to share a neat experience I was privileged to have recently. Nathan and I were heading home from a date night on Friday, April 10th, when he got a call on his cell. It was an after hours emergency patient. A young teenage girl had knocked out her front two teeth with a soft ball! We went home (we were only minutes away), speedy-quick put the two little boys to bed and instructed the older two to put themselves to bed on time. (Nick was babysitting.) Then Nathan and I headed over to Lebanon.

This was my first time to ever assist Nathan in the office! It was not a great experience for this poor girl, but I had an amazing experience. It was so neat to see my husband at work, helping this little girl. It was so cool to see what he was able to do, to be able to help him. I took direction very well and we worked great together. The mom and and dad were both their with their daughter and they were very grateful. The girl was very brave. Nathan was very skilled and I was very impressed. The dad complimented us on how smoothly and well we worked together which I was very flattered to hear. We arrived at the office at 9:00PM and didn't leave there until 11:00PM (had to clean up afterwards and everything.) The neatest part of the evening was when both the mom and dad hugged me and thanked us for coming in on a a Friday night. I said, "of course! We were happy to help, it's what we are here for!"

Then, the next week, Nathan brought home this gift. A very nice "thank you" card and a "Angel of Remembrance" Willow Tree figurine. That was completely unexpected and unnecessary! But it is nice to know that we touched their family in such a way. I will always remember "my first patient!" Such a sweet girl who, thanks to Nathan, still has such a beautiful smile! Good job Dr. Tolman!!!

Now I look forward to being able to assist more and someday soon go on a dental mission with him!