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My First Case Study: Just a Little Funny

   


This is an example and evidence of how I feel God was preparing me for a life in Medicine. When I was maybe about 7 years old, we had a stray cat that took up home in our yard and garage. It turned out she was pregnant. My dad created a place for her to birth her kittens by piling up grass clippings into our grass catcher in the garage for her. It worked! She stayed and gave birth exactly where we intended (or where she intended). Eventually, as the kittens got older, we were able to play with them. I loved this! I adored watching the momma cat and her newborns. One day after a few weeks my dad sad we could take the kittens outside and play with them and allowing them to explore. Two of my brothers and a sister and I were there with our mom watching nearby. After playing awhile I began to observe something. In my own analytical mind. The momma cat caught my eye. She was standing off in the distance but yet nearby. Just like my mom. I couldn't help but notice how she appeared very contented while purring and seeking caressing. I felt and understand she was very proud. This was her pride! I went to her to caress and in my own little way to thank her for sharing with us her kittens. To my surprise yet delight she darted off a little bit across the yard. I ran to her to continue to caress but she appeared less interested. So, I went back to the kittens for more play. Another very mysterious dynamic to sort out...the finicky-ness of a cat.       

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