Analise D Mello MBBS, MS obgyn, DNB

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”

The first week of my 37th year began with the fact that I was absolutely smothered with love—my birthday dinner of the closest friends from age 5 till date through school, high school, and medical college gathered to wish me well, and I have never felt happier! Soon it was the weekend; my entire class of medical college came together after a span of 20 years since joining medical college.

From feeling absolutely lonely and mentally disturbed in the last month, I have realized the presence of people who I love around me can have a massive impact on my mindset and well-being.

Today, as Jesus warns the Pharisees how the time of the Lord will never happen beforehand and will be at the precise time, it reminds me how I was in shambles last month, hanging on to dear life and my faith by praying every morning and adding movement with runs and gym too to ensure my brain is understanding that it needs endorphins and faith!!

Nothing can occur out of place and plan that is meant for you, especially in the design of your life set out by the Lord! I surrender myself to His plan and ask for His guidance and blessings in every aspect of my life! It is very hard to accept and surrender all this, especially when a newborn gets diagnosed with cancer! That seems so out of place —

Yet we should have faith and surrender every happiness and drama in our life, however petty it may seem to the Lord! and invite Him in!

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.