tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33636217280915632692024-03-12T23:20:30.428-04:00Dr Mari's Faith StopA safe place to renew your soul and refresh your heartAmaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.comBlogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-51469333867938044222022-05-30T12:06:00.016-04:002022-05-30T20:23:26.541-04:00Colegio Espíritu Santo - ¡Damos Gracias con Nuestras Vidas!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHfFnSsv_NUpTmvLTLR7skoSa-4uM9uxSa4s2y_dx_u79rb4l68yh7f4mBxzMqhTXkF9VA5qWK_ja1IL3Dx3RlwmSRB7Yaq6CZ4oFNolnKyZwyis4_RJlGKV-GI0DfomMRdvHYmG4j66eXnPtHQyMx_Zi-EO0Nx0oVMsywF-bVbRfCrnHVKNxgLoJ/s1126/CES%20Escudo.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="1125" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHfFnSsv_NUpTmvLTLR7skoSa-4uM9uxSa4s2y_dx_u79rb4l68yh7f4mBxzMqhTXkF9VA5qWK_ja1IL3Dx3RlwmSRB7Yaq6CZ4oFNolnKyZwyis4_RJlGKV-GI0DfomMRdvHYmG4j66eXnPtHQyMx_Zi-EO0Nx0oVMsywF-bVbRfCrnHVKNxgLoJ/w296-h296/CES%20Escudo.jpeg" width="296" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This week I learned that my beloved high school, Colegio Espíritu Santo in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, will close its doors tomorrow after 80 years of faithful service. Like so many thousands of alumni, I was shocked and saddened by the news. As I reflect on the implications of this closing -- along with the closing of tens of other outstanding schools on the Island -- I realize this is a sign of the times, and bigger than any one of us. Yet, the overwhelming gratitude I feel for our Espíritu has kept me focused on the future, and how we can honor the treasure we received through superb education of the mind and formation of the human being. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">A small group gathered this morning at the school in solidarity and to sing our school hymn, and I was able to join via live transmission. It was special, and I'm so grateful I could be part of that moment that helped bring some closure to us all. I could barely sing through the tears, and was glad to end the song with our traditional cheer, <i>¡Espíritu, fuá! </i></p><p>I can't imagine all the ways my life would have been different had it not been for the blessing of Colegio Espíritu Santo. I may very well owe my strong faith to this institution and the many teachers and inspiring nuns who instilled in me, beginning in third grade, not only a deep, abiding faith and trust in God but also a discerning mind and spirit. My strong prayer life and desire to live a life of service are rooted deeply in Espíritu, our teachers, and the various organizations to which I belonged there.</p><p>The blessing of an academically solid bilingual education with a strong foundation of faith, truth, and hope are incomparable gifts. I am forever grateful to my parents for driving 30 minutes in city traffic each day to get my brother and I to school all those years!</p><p>I learned to love theater and dance even more through our professionally planned and executed talent shows, for which we became known all over the island. I also experienced the blessing of true community, something desperately needed in our world today.</p><p>As the author of four books, I am so grateful for the class where I mastered speedy typing! And who can forget the 'torneos' we'd host and staff faithfully (concessions, anyone?) and the away games we'd join regularly to cheer for our teams and friends!</p><p>My friend group -- such exceptional human beings -- are still in my daily life more than thirty years later. <i>What would life be like without each of you, my dear friends?</i> I can't even imagine it. I love you ALL, whether we remain actively involved in each others' lives or not. <i>I love each of you as the family you are!</i></p><p>Finally, I join all CES alumni in expressing our immense gratitude to EVERY teacher who invested in our education and in our lives. Some of you were quite literally lifelines during some of our toughest times in life. Your investment in the formation and lives of young people has left an enduring legacy of love and excellence that will continue to bear good fruit down the generations. </p><p><i>We LOVE you -- our amazing teachers -- and we are GRATEFUL for each of you. Thank YOU.</i></p><p>Going forward, no matter what happens, I know there is something we all can do to give back, and it has to do with how we continue to live our lives. Each of us will keep the fire of the Spirit alive, making sure the education we received at our Alma Mater continues to make a difference in our communities and in the people we are called to serve, influence, and love. Let that be our legacy for Espíritu.</p><p>¡CES por siempre! </p><p>Con gran amor, gratitud y esperanza, gracias a nuestro Dios, quien es la Verdad, nunca nos falta y es el mismo ayer, hoy y por siempre. (With much love, gratitude, and hope -- thanks to our God -- who is the Truth, never fails us, and is the same yesterday, today, and forever.)</p><p><i>Amaryllis (Dr. Mari)</i></p><p><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/marta.gavilan.14/videos/694987951604289" target="_blank">Video</a> from this morning's gathering at Colegio Espíritu Santo.</i></p><p><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lourdes.suarez.9022/videos/10157745195786765" target="_blank">Video of children singing our school hymn</a> during the pandemic.</i></p><p><i>Our school hymn, written by Frankie Jirau:</i></p><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Colegio Espíritu Santo, </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Alma Mater sin igual.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Aurora de la enseñanza,</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">modelo del saber y del triunfar.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Alma Mater, nuestro amor</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">te cantamos con fervor.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Este himno, ¿qué será?</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Luz de Dios que es la Verdad.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Colegio Espíritu Santo </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">eres flor de inspiración.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Por eso te guardaremos</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">grabado en el jardín del corazón. <span class="pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu" style="display: inline-flex; font-family: inherit; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;"><img alt="❤️" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ted/2/16/2764.png" style="border: 0px;" width="16" /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu" style="display: inline-flex; font-family: inherit; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu" style="display: inline-flex; font-family: inherit; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;"><br /></span></div></div>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-2818843521338100202022-02-18T10:10:00.001-05:002022-02-18T10:10:56.958-05:00Letting the Word Speak<p>
</p><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><a name="_GoBack"></a><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">"Rejoice in the Lord
always. </span></i></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">I will say it again:
Rejoice!</span></i></span><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;"> </span></i><span id="en-NIV-29448"></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">Let your gentleness
be evident to all. </span></i></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">The Lord is near.</span></i></span><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;"> </span></i><span id="en-NIV-29449"></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;"> </span></i></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">Do not be anxious
about anything, but in <u>every</u> situation, </span></i></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, </span></i></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">present your
requests to God.</span></i></span><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;"> </span></i><span id="en-NIV-29450"></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">And the <u>peace</u> of
God, which transcends all understanding, </span></i></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">will guard your
hearts <u>and</u> your minds in Christ Jesus.</span></i></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;"> </span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span id="en-NIV-29451"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">Finally, brothers
and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, </span></i></span></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">whatever is right,
whatever is pure, </span></i></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable—</span></i></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">if anything is
excellent or praiseworthy—</span></i></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><u><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">think</span></u></i></span><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;"> about such things.</span></i></span><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;"> </span></i><span id="en-NIV-29452"></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;"> </span></i></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">Whatever you have
learned or received </span></i></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">or heard from me, or
seen in me—</span></i></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">put it into <u>practice</u>.
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<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;"> </span></i></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text"><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;">And the God of peace
will be <u>with</u> you."</span></i></span><i><span style="color: #2e75b6; font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #2E75B6; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: lumm=75000; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: accent5; mso-themecolor: accent5; mso-themeshade: 191;"></span></i></p>
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{page:WordSection1;}</style> we thank Him for calling us as a family to be "oaks of righteousness, His planting for the display of His splendor" (Isaiah 61:3). </p><p>Imperfect as we are, we acknowledge our absolute reliance on Him for everything, and we are grateful to know that our future ministry and lives are in His hands. We have a few more weeks, still, with our church family of 21 years and will cherish every conversation, prayer, and hug. </p><p>Thank You, Lord, for Your goodness and love. We are blessed. <br /></p><p>Joyfully, <br /></p><p><i>Mari <br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="text Isa-43-19" id="en-NIV-18525">See, I am doing a new thing!</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Isa-43-19">Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?</span></span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Isa-43-19">Isaiah 43:19a </span></span><i> <br /></i></p>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-75570687459917602072021-05-30T08:35:00.000-04:002021-05-30T08:35:48.394-04:00Join Us for Live CME in Women's Health!<div class="separator"><p style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><a href="https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/womens/streaming.html?cmpid=livecourse_ndr_cme_live_gr_2459313GRS" target="_blank"><img alt="" class=" wp-image-2732 alignright" height="353" src="https://faithfulmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/LaptopBeach-ishan-seefromthesky-c2CUKwbKQPg-unsplash-225x300.jpg" width="265" /></a></p></div><p style="text-align: justify;">This summer, I am working with the American Academy of Family
Physicians (AAFP) again to offer evidence-based CME covering health
issues unique to women. Women’s health encompasses so much, and family physicians are often the first point of
contact for health-related moments throughout a woman’s life.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Join us via livestream <strong>June 9-12, 2021</strong> and earn up to <strong>20 live CME credits</strong> as you explore topics you need daily in practice!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">AAFP livestream courses like this one
are designed in half-day sessions you can access from anywhere. Attend
the full course or choose from half-day sessions to suit your schedule.
As a faculty presenter at the conference, I am thrilled to have tested
the technology, which will enhance the experience for all of us!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Follow the link to register for the <a href="https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/womens/streaming.html?cmpid=livecourse_ndr_cme_live_gr_2459313GRS" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><strong>AAFP Women’s Health Livestream</strong></a> coming up <strong>June 9-12, 2021</strong>! For more information, visit <a href="https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/womens/streaming.html?cmpid=livecourse_ndr_cme_live_gr_2459313GRS" rel="noopener" target="_blank">aafp.org.</a><em> I hope to ‘see’ you there!</em>
</p><p>Joyfully,</p><p><i>Dr. Mari </i><br /></p>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-51462960462666492772021-05-29T15:49:00.002-04:002022-09-18T23:40:01.793-04:00Healthy Living Tips for All!<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNmZzMnH3HwAAqOsCQ3BxhpT_h6IPhbTmscMahehAAd5FmGRBpSY0TBJ5jngPxHW_tgVrXKEwLQdEAMm8ZWdOrzUyC9sWwzMmdXulAn4kKyqDnMBLTeVPT2e3xHNgyOvHRvfy6lJYsko/s842/ShakingHands-ASanchezWohleverMD-2018.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="806" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNmZzMnH3HwAAqOsCQ3BxhpT_h6IPhbTmscMahehAAd5FmGRBpSY0TBJ5jngPxHW_tgVrXKEwLQdEAMm8ZWdOrzUyC9sWwzMmdXulAn4kKyqDnMBLTeVPT2e3xHNgyOvHRvfy6lJYsko/w199-h208/ShakingHands-ASanchezWohleverMD-2018.png" width="199" /></a>A few years
ago, I was proud to collaborate with the Florida Medical Association as
they launched the statewide Healthy Living initiative to provide
education and resources for physicians and patients. As always, it was a
joy to work with their dedicated and supportive staff, and I felt
honored to be asked to contribute to such a meaningful project. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The short video we created provides simple tips to help physicians and other medical professionals
incorporate conversations about lifestyle change more naturally. It also
speaks of small paradigm shifts with big impact to help us all make
healthier choices each day. You may watch the brief video below. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Other resources available from the Healthy Living initiative include <a href="https://fmahealthyliving.com/resources/motivational-interviewing/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">motivational interviewing tips</a>, a free healthy living toolkit, and a continuing medical education (CME) presentation titled, <em>Inspiring Change: Lifestyle Choices Made Easier</em>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9uMwzp_YYLI" width="320" youtube-src-id="9uMwzp_YYLI"></iframe></div><br /></div><p></p><p></p><p>Joyfully,</p><p><i>Dr. Mari </i><br /></p>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-37072515447483377832021-03-13T00:15:00.000-05:002021-03-13T00:15:06.161-05:00A Unique Physician Wellness Conference: Join Us in April!<p style="text-align: left;">One of my favorite conferences of the year is coming up ... I'm so excited! It's always inspiring, equipping, and a lot of fun. And this year, it comes at the perfect time. <em> </em></p><p style="text-align: left;"><em>We all need some refreshing, don't we?<br /></em></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><em style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" class=" wp-image-2542 alignright" height="418" src="https://faithfulmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AAFP-PHWC-150x300.jpg" width="209" /></em>I've been blessed to serve as faculty, content developer, and presenter at the <a href="https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/physician-well-being/physician-health-and-well-being-conference.html#" rel="noopener" target="_blank">AAFP Physician Health & Wellbeing Conference</a> every year since its inception. And this year, we have another superb conference planned on a fantastic virtual platform. I will provide a keynote session where I'll share stories from my 25 years in medicine and strategies to de-escalate difficult encounters. My second presentation will be packed with gems from my book, <em>Recapturing Joy in Medicine</em>, recently referred to as "a love letter to the medical profession." Yes, that made my year ... because it's true!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I'm particularly excited to be part of a special session we've planned where we hope to connect with our colleagues in a deeper way ... by being just a bit vulnerable. We're letting ourselves be stretched to connect with one another. It will be unique and very meaningful. <em>I can't wait!</em></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Join us via livestream this <strong>April 7-9, 2021</strong> for a conference that changes lives. <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/contact/">Reach out to me here</a> with any questions. Follow the link or click on the image above to <a href="https://www.aafp.org/cme/all/physician-well-being/physician-health-and-well-being-conference.html#" rel="noopener" target="_blank">learn more about the conference and register</a>. I hope to see you there!</p><p>Joyfully,</p><p><i>Dr. Mari </i><br /></p>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-61363507700211200432021-03-05T20:19:00.001-05:002021-03-05T20:19:51.648-05:00Finishing Well in the Storms of Life<p><i>Finishing well</i>. Such an energizing, hopeful statement, isn't it?</p><p>The title of my next retreat is <b><i>Finishing Well in the Storms of Life</i></b>. </p><p>The Quiet Day retreat is coming up on <b>Tuesday, March 9, 2021</b> starting at <b>9:30 am ET</b>! </p><p>I will lead three short reflections followed by time for prayer, meditation, journaling, or whatever your soul needs to reflect and rest. <br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Join us at 9:30 am ET via livestream or in person (<i>following all CDC protocols, including masks, social distancing, etc.</i>). We will adjourn at 11:30 am.<b> </b></p><h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.allsaintswinterpark.org/upcoming-events-1/2021/3/9/daughters-of-the-king-quiet-day" target="_blank"><b>REGISTER HERE!</b></a></span><b> <br /></b></h4><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://faithfulmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FINAL-Finishing-Well-in-the-Storms-of-Life-©2021ASWohlever.pdf" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1048" data-original-width="810" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHR8SAzw0jzOlfjmDnPwyveZcqP0oEfAt1dmgoSg3Auwr5N9qjKaJWgRsEqP3YsxpHWmS1sWrZ5BKFP4ERaH3XhHjHR3p44r7cABa-P77diVUVTq0IYC-tfK3f291F0CzNIW2bTm4rjw/s320/%25C2%25A92021ASWohlever-FinishingWellStorms.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As a bonus, I have a <b><i>FREE GIFT</i></b> for all attendees. Follow the link to download my book, <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FINAL-Finishing-Well-in-the-Storms-of-Life-©2021ASWohlever.pdf" target="_blank"><i>Finishing Well in the Storms of Life</i></a>, which will form the basis for my reflections at the retreat. The book will walk you through Paul's letters to the Philippians and Colossians as we explore the theme of <b>perseverance</b> and finishing well with <b>faith</b> and <b>hope</b>. I would love your feedback <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/contact/" target="_blank">HERE</a> and hope the book enriches your journey through Lent. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Joyfully,</p><p style="text-align: left;"><i>Dr. Mari </i></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i>This retreat will be a nice follow-up to the Quiet Day retreat I led in March 2020 right as the pandemic began in our community. You can read more about that in <a href="http://www.drmarisfaithstop.com/2020/03/standing-together-in-times-of.html" target="_blank">Standing Together in Times of Uncertainty</a>. <br /></i></p>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-88318695217523430742021-01-16T22:20:00.002-05:002021-01-16T22:30:30.824-05:00Strategies to Stay Well in 2021<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif"><i>Happy New Year!</i> Do
you love the start of a New Year as much as I do? I find it so helpful
to set aside an intentional pause to consider the year we've left behind
before planning for the one that's ahead. I hope you've engaged in that
process and, if you haven't yet, perhaps this weekend is a good time!<br />
<br />
As you ponder and let go of what needs to be left behind with 2020,
consider what's going well in your life. What is helping you stay <b>hopeful</b> and <b>motivated</b>? Who has been a <b>blessing</b> in your life or at work? What has <b>inspired</b> you to <b>persevere</b>?<br />
<br />
Lately, I've been inspired by the contractor who walked around our house
and sent "his best guys" so we didn't have to do another home project
on our own. It makes such a difference to have support and expertise
from the right person when we need it, doesn't it? I've also been
inspired by my loving husband and children, and I continue to be
inspired by YOU -- my colleagues! <br />
<br />
Thank YOU for your dedication to caring for people with excellence and
for your perseverance during this stressful time. As always, I like to
add JOY, MEANING, and HOPE to your life, so here are a few ways to keep
moving forward in 2021:</span></span>
</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif">Choose
carefully what you watch on social media, TV, and your smartphone, and
what you lend your ears to ... rumors, gossip, and negativity erode the
soul and breed more of the same. </span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif">Discern
and control what draws your attention and the voices you empower inside
your head ... as well as external voices coming in.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif">Get outdoors daily and rotate your favorite ways to exercise so you don't get bored and keep moving. <br /></span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif">Listen to uplifting music or podcasts daily.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif">When you feel down or discouraged, have a plan that includes reaching out to people who care about you so you don't isolate.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif">Rest ... reflect ... restore your soul with intention.</span></span></p></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;">A
new year brings HOPE! Stay connected with optimistic people who lift
you up and help you be better as you invest in your wellbeing and growth
in 2021! </span><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjHWTT7-AtBH_oKrQPnQG0kGxVQhMQTdOOyvHcjWaNA_WUtOpMNNQQOgRHU19pbOlryE0P7l1lI2wUCAwQ265-C04O_JhhzbB6jr5Wwe4FYOrnIUOwHe5TgO_YsawwA0k4vBcRChJm7Q/s1200/LetUsBegin-Mr+Teresa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjHWTT7-AtBH_oKrQPnQG0kGxVQhMQTdOOyvHcjWaNA_WUtOpMNNQQOgRHU19pbOlryE0P7l1lI2wUCAwQ265-C04O_JhhzbB6jr5Wwe4FYOrnIUOwHe5TgO_YsawwA0k4vBcRChJm7Q/s320/LetUsBegin-Mr+Teresa.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif">Joyfully, with Hope,</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif"><i>Dr Mari (Amaryllis)</i></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Want to hear some of my story and learn the "why" behind my advocacy work? <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-we-can-do-to-improve-physician-wellness-combat/id1532471309?i=1000505295643&fbclid=IwAR3NcD2Jwrl1usw5Z3KjYFAY6BSrhL4G8rFmHUOyX1TiHc7V9fn7vwqR6uc" target="_blank">Listen to my January 2021 podcast interview with the CEO for the Florida Medical Association HERE</a>. </i></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span><br /></span></span></p>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-57653950539869686692020-12-23T13:51:00.000-05:002020-12-23T13:51:41.479-05:00Hope is Here!<p style="text-align: center;">In the year of the pandemic and every year, <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">in good times and trying times,</p><p style="text-align: center;">whether we're expectant or indifferent, </p><p style="text-align: center;">grieving or elated,</p><p style="text-align: center;">engaged or apathetic,</p><p style="text-align: center;">regardless of our circumstances</p><p style="text-align: center;">or the state of our hearts,</p><p style="text-align: center;">our minds and our souls,</p><p style="text-align: center;">whether we see ourselves as saved </p><p style="text-align: center;">or as sinners</p><p style="text-align: center;">or both.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Today and every day,</p><p style="text-align: center;">from this day forth, forevermore...</p><p style="text-align: center;">Hope has arrived.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Hope is here.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Hope is a Person.</p><p style="text-align: center;">His name is Jesus, <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span>
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{page:WordSection1;}</style></p><p style="text-align: center;">the Name above all names</p><p style="text-align: center;">at whose mention,</p><p style="text-align: center;">one day,<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">every knee will bow </p><p style="text-align: center;">and every tongue confess</p><p style="text-align: center;">that he is our Lord.</p><p style="text-align: center;">A good Lord.</p><p style="text-align: center;">In him is our Hope.</p><p style="text-align: center;">He is the Hope of nations</p><p style="text-align: center;">and Lord of all.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Emmanuel is here.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Our Hope has arrived. <br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Hallelujah!</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;">Wishing you a blessed Christmas with your loved ones near and far.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Hope is here. </p><p style="text-align: center;">The very Light of the world.<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">The source of love, healing, and JOY.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Rejoice!</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Dr Mari </i></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i> </i> © 2020 Amaryllis Sánchez Wohlever, MD</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoBJwB6LczYCpnQdwm8hnmk5Nh9YJQHUhzqDkEGYnfYS4CCCXlkjoBpEYTGDZM9mFoJ9WYYbDxlkUxVr98eeLM0pY7qdG6QMPG9jWcvxOhDN4yq4CZ6LNrwK1S1KJdBM4oOqC97TXKhsA/s2000/Manger+2020.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1428" data-original-width="2000" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoBJwB6LczYCpnQdwm8hnmk5Nh9YJQHUhzqDkEGYnfYS4CCCXlkjoBpEYTGDZM9mFoJ9WYYbDxlkUxVr98eeLM0pY7qdG6QMPG9jWcvxOhDN4yq4CZ6LNrwK1S1KJdBM4oOqC97TXKhsA/w492-h351/Manger+2020.png" width="492" /></a></div><p></p><p>For more Christmas reflections, read <a href="http://www.drmarisfaithstop.com/2018/12/a-christmas-gift-for-all.html" target="_blank"><i>A Christmas Gift for All</i></a> and <a href="http://www.drmarisfaithstop.com/2015/01/a-different-kind-of-king-epiphany.html" target="_blank"><i>A Different Kind of King: An Epiphany</i></a>.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-58553065994127422872020-08-12T13:29:00.004-04:002020-08-12T14:01:11.981-04:00An Update: Poems, Articles, & Interviews ... Sprinkled with Hope!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhphLf9Mjx-XfdYDmUUKcsrSAdWmDQE7ztKfoFlh9smiAQ5Y-bohDEcVPH3Sl4l5qrKW8c7zcHzcPMxM_jx3jR1YUT3YvLJ845OV5mwiJughV6LHopRommprgjRUYaRD8ZlV-yECcIfE/s1057/fullsizeoutput_646f.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="750" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhphLf9Mjx-XfdYDmUUKcsrSAdWmDQE7ztKfoFlh9smiAQ5Y-bohDEcVPH3Sl4l5qrKW8c7zcHzcPMxM_jx3jR1YUT3YvLJ845OV5mwiJughV6LHopRommprgjRUYaRD8ZlV-yECcIfE/s640/fullsizeoutput_646f.jpeg" width="251" /></a></div><p>Goodness! So much has happened since I last posted here. This is my original blog, and it's so close to my heart. This is where I first tested my wings in the skies of blogging, and where I began to experience it's not only okay to be vulnerable, but it is also good, healing, redemptive, and necessary for our growth as human beings ... <i>with boundaries, of course! </i></p><p>I know many of you know I now also have a <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and a <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/blog/" target="_blank">blog for physicians</a> there. Since my fourth book, <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/resource/recapturing-joy-in-medicine/" target="_blank"><i>Recapturing Joy in Medicine</i></a>, published last year, I've continued to speak to medical and non-medical groups, and it's been such an enriching journey! It's been heartwarming to know that several state medical boards have read the book together, and it's also being used in medical schools and residency programs. <i>So special! </i></p><p>I've also been invited to a law school, college campuses, churches, retreat centers, and many local, state, and medical conferences and events to share a message of empowerment and hope that applies not only to medical professionals but to all of us pursuing a life of greater meaning and purpose! </p><p><i>This is a timely message, indeed, during a lingering pandemic! Although it has been difficult for all of us, this challenging time has also brought opportunities for us to connect with what's most important, reassess our choices, and begin to craft something new as needed ... as we feel called. Times of suffering can spark inner growth and reignite a sense of purpose, faith, and hope, and it helps to be intentional. To this end, I continue to spread a message of hope that includes practical ways to stay inspired, engaged, and healthy!</i><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNS3eMGkOXPWIbHw-Lz3YTzrPjx8S30HDwtdNNoNIYKN3fA845UrmgM4Dgkwkrq5krgqPzoMB14BITwCmYAKjtfs8yq3YQAJYj3G0hqE45X4ihBfbWqCyCTTX7RAkdID_a9I8d3_LyZpY/s502/fullsizeoutput_6442.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="480" height="327" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNS3eMGkOXPWIbHw-Lz3YTzrPjx8S30HDwtdNNoNIYKN3fA845UrmgM4Dgkwkrq5krgqPzoMB14BITwCmYAKjtfs8yq3YQAJYj3G0hqE45X4ihBfbWqCyCTTX7RAkdID_a9I8d3_LyZpY/s0/fullsizeoutput_6442.jpeg" width="312" /></a></div><p></p><p>So I've been serving in various ways throughout the pandemic, including presentations (now mostly virtually) at the state and national level (see more under the <a href="http://www.drmarisfaithstop.com/p/upcomingrecent-events.html">Events tab</a>). It's been deeply meaningful and rewarding, as always ... and it's time for an update here! Below are links to some of my recent interviews, speaking engagements, articles, and more.<br /></p><p>I'm leading a virtual book study for women physicians; let me know <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/contact/" target="_blank">HERE</a> if you's like to join us! And let me know <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/contact/" target="_blank">HERE</a> if you'd like to join a co-ed virtual group for physicians starting in the fall.</p><p><a href="https://faithfulmd.com/surprised-by-a-song-gifts-from-a-study-with-women-physicians/" target="_blank">Surprised by a Song: Gifts from a Study with Women Physicians</a></p><p>A link to my latest peer-reviewed article ("Burnout" in the Workplace: Strategies, Omissions, and Lessons from Wounded Healers) is below, along with links to some of my recent interviews.</p><p><a href="https://faithfulmd.com/humanizing-our-world-articles-interviews-and-more/" target="_blank">Humanizing our World: Articles, Interviews, and More</a></p><p>Below is a link to my recent interview with the international organization, <a href="https://www.physiciansworkingtogether.org/" target="_blank"><i>Physicians Working Together</i></a>. I'm honored to be an advisory board member for PWT. The interview includes some of my story from medical school with an encouraging message and reminders for med students and young physicians.</p><p><a href="https://faithfulmd.com/real-lives-of-physicians-in-training-and-in-the-pandemic/" target="_blank">Real Lives of Physicians in Training ... and in the Pandemic</a></p><p>For me, the pandemic began in the Florida Capitol back in March! I was serving there as Doctor of the Day the week COVID-19 became a reality in the Sunshine State. I'm so grateful for every opportunity to contribute my voice and heart as a human being and physician at the highest levels of government and organized medicine. My purpose remains to ensure the underserved/minority groups and all people are able to receive the best care possible. It's more important than ever to speak courageously to educate our communities, our legislators, and our nation!<br /></p><p><a href="https://faithfulmd.com/a-special-honor-at-the-capitol-preparing-for-covid-19/" target="_blank">A Special Honor at the Capitol: Preparing for COVID-19</a></p><p>Below is my pandemic poem and encouragement for all of us, and one more recent interview below that! <br /></p><p><a href="https://faithfulmd.com/recapturing-joy-during-a-pandemic-a-few-thoughts-and-a-poem/" target="_blank">Recapturing Joy During a Pandemic: A Few Thoughts and a Poem</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://faithfulmd.com/where-our-power-lies-my-latest-interview/" target="_blank">Where our Power Lies: An Interview</a><br /></p><p><span data-offset-key="98du8-0-0"><span data-text="true">As the pandemic lingers, turn up the volume on encouragement and hope, and turn everything else down ... or off! </span></span>Stay encouraged. Stay connected. This, too, shall pass.<br /></p><p>Joyfully,</p><p><i>Dr. Mari</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in You.</i></p><p style="text-align: center;">Psalm 39:7 <i><br /></i></p>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-66727454060029143372020-04-22T14:23:00.000-04:002020-04-22T14:23:05.909-04:00Be Inspired, Friends: A Song of Hope!Yesterday I posted a song that I've now listened to many times. It absolutely made my week. You'll find it <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/your-daily-dose-of-hope-in-song-not-by-me/" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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<i>Dr. Mari</i>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-80106191164873577172020-03-23T11:55:00.000-04:002020-03-23T15:37:50.299-04:00Loving Your Neighbor During a PandemicFollow the <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/loving-your-neighbor-during-the-2020-covid-19-pandemic/" target="_blank">link</a> to my latest post titled<span style="font-size: small;">, <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="fl-heading-text"><a href="https://faithfulmd.com/loving-your-neighbor-during-the-2020-covid-19-pandemic/" target="_blank">Loving Your Neighbor During the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic</a>. What we do over these next few weeks will determine whether our communities decrease the speed of spread of COVID-19 or contribute to its spread. It is that simple. Every state across the nation has confirmed cases already, though some states are more behind than others in their success at flattening the curve. Every action taken to slow down viral spread matters, and the time to shelter in place is NOW. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="fl-heading-text">I am not exempt. You are not exempt. Please follow the latest guidelines and stay home. Thank you to everyone who is already being a good neighbor by doing this! While home, I am so grateful that we are not helpless. We have the gift of prayer, and suddenly we have more time with our families to do just that. Let us add prayers to our actions, and pray for the safety of our communities, families, and medical personnel. They stay at work to care for us; let us stay home for them!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="fl-heading-text">We are in this together. Thank you for being good neighbors! <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/loving-your-neighbor-during-the-2020-covid-19-pandemic/" target="_blank">Read more here</a> and please feel free to share it!</span></span></span><br />
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<span data-offset-key="669d6-0-0"><span data-text="true">I have chosen Psalm 19 as my focus for prayer and worship throughout this COVID-19 crisis. This psalm reminds me of God's eternal nature and sovereignty over all of creation. When everything we know and trust and rely upon crumbles, our Creator remains, day after day, ever in charge of every detail. Ever-present in our dark moments. Right next to us, even there, in the deep. </span></span><br />
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<i><span class="text Ps-19-1">The heavens declare the glory of God;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-1">the skies proclaim the work of his hands.</span></span><span class="text Ps-19-2" id="en-NIV-14171"></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Ps-19-2" id="en-NIV-14171">Day after day they pour forth speech;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-2">night after night they reveal knowledge.</span></span><span class="text Ps-19-3" id="en-NIV-14172"></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Ps-19-3" id="en-NIV-14172">They have no speech, they use no words;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-3">no sound is heard from them.</span></span><span class="text Ps-19-4" id="en-NIV-14173"></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Ps-19-4" id="en-NIV-14173">Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-4">their words to the ends of the world.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-19-4">In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.</span><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-19-5" id="en-NIV-14174"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-19-5" id="en-NIV-14174"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span>It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-5">like a champion rejoicing to run his course.</span></span><span class="text Ps-19-6" id="en-NIV-14175"></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Ps-19-6" id="en-NIV-14175">It rises at one end of the heavens</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-6">and makes its circuit to the other;</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-6">nothing is deprived of its warmth.</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Ps-19-7" id="en-NIV-14176">The law of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> is perfect,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-7">refreshing the soul.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-19-7">The statutes of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> are trustworthy,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-7">making wise the simple.</span></span><span class="text Ps-19-8" id="en-NIV-14177"></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Ps-19-8" id="en-NIV-14177">The precepts of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> are right,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-8">giving joy to the heart.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-19-8">The commands of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> are radiant,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-8">giving light to the eyes.</span></span><span class="text Ps-19-9" id="en-NIV-14178"></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Ps-19-9" id="en-NIV-14178">The fear of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> is pure,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-9">enduring forever.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-19-9">The decrees of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> are firm,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-9">and all of them are righteous.</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Ps-19-10" id="en-NIV-14179">They are more precious than gold,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-10">than much pure gold;</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-19-10">they are sweeter than honey,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-10">than honey from the honeycomb.</span></span><span class="text Ps-19-11" id="en-NIV-14180"></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Ps-19-11" id="en-NIV-14180">By them your servant is warned;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-11">in keeping them there is great reward.</span></span><span class="text Ps-19-12" id="en-NIV-14181"></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Ps-19-12" id="en-NIV-14181">But who can discern their own errors?</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-12">Forgive my hidden faults.</span></span><span class="text Ps-19-13" id="en-NIV-14182"></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Ps-19-13" id="en-NIV-14182">Keep your servant also from willful sins;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-13">may they not rule over me.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-19-13">Then I will be blameless,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-13">innocent of great transgression.</span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Ps-19-14" id="en-NIV-14183">May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-14">be pleasing in your sight,</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-19-14"><span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, my Rock and my Redeemer. </span></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-19-14">For more encouragement, read <a href="http://www.drmarisfaithstop.com/2012/10/trust-pathway-to-peace.html" target="_blank">Trust: A Pathway to Peace</a> (a timely message for such a time as this!).</span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Good afternoon, (<b>INSERT CHURCH LEADER'S NAME</b>). <i>I write to emphasize the importance of this moment in time for our community and country</i> as we all make wise decisions regarding infection control to combat COVID-19 and prevail. The goal is to <b>avoid a rapid rise</b> in cases that will <b>overwhelm our local healthcare system from the start</b>. The medical community is very concerned, noting U.S. numbers are tracking <i>almost exactly</i>
with the numbers of cases seen in Italy as the virus spread. If we
avoid a steep rise early on and, instead, the virus spreads over a
longer period of time, the medical system will be able to keep up with
the numbers of patients needing care <b><i>at the same time</i></b>. This is the key concept I think some people aren't grasping. The response <b>these next 2 weeks</b>
is absolutely critical, and we are already behind (U.S. cases are
already above 1,700, and the rise has been exponential, as in Italy...).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Infection control measures such as hand hygiene, covering cough/sneeze, etc. are <b>NOT sufficient</b> when you place people next to each other for <b>ten minutes or longer</b> without the recommended <b>6-foot</b> social distance between them. A church service that lasts one hour would have people next to each other <b>6 times</b> the amount that's been <b>shown</b> to increase the chances of spread via droplet (coughing or sneezing).* </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Also,
the virus is not only much more contagious than influenza (the "flu"),
but the treatments remain experimental and available only for
"compassionate use," requiring informed consent. There is also no
vaccine at this time, and we likely won't have one until 2021.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The
unprecedented nature of this pandemic requires <b>decisive actions</b> to
protect communities. Truly, our safety and health are in each others'
hands. This public
health emergency calls for accurate information, medical expertise,
prudence, sacrifice, and actions based on science, and we have the
benefit of seeing what's happened in China, S. Korea, Italy, Seattle,
and California. If we act decisively <b>NOW</b> to prevent a rapid
rise of the virus in our community, my physician colleagues, nurses, and
other medical professionals will not only have enough supplies and
equipment to provide the care patients need but also the personnel to do
so. The rapid rise has the unfortunate consequence of also infecting
more medical professionals, leading to staffing problems. Minimizing
exposure to clergy is also essential so they may continue to care for
their congregations, communities, and families.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A medical crisis needs medical interventions, and <i>social distancing beginning <b>NOW</b> is the next step</i>.
Please don't allow our churches to threaten the health and well-being
of our congregations and communities. I'm not suggesting cancelling
services for 6 months. As an experienced physician with a background in
infection control, I urge churches to begin by cancelling
services today and tomorrow (March 14 and 15, 2020), this week, and next week, reassessing after that based on
trends in the community and country, and <i>expert</i> recommendations from the medical community. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Thank you for the opportunity to communicate the essential medical perspective during this crisis. I believe it is possible to slow down spread of this virus, but only if we all act wisely, together. </span></span><style><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><!--
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">In Christ,</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Amaryllis Sánchez
Wohlever, MD</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Board-certified family
physician</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Physician Coach and Patient
Advocate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Author, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://faithfulmd.com/resource/recapturing-joy-in-medicine/&source=gmail&ust=1584285370001000&usg=AFQjCNGeaFxGPphXVhBSmawz1Rb-LH53bQ" href="https://faithfulmd.com/resource/recapturing-joy-in-medicine/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><i>Recapturing Joy in Medicine</i></a></span><br />
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P.S. Instituting necessary infection control measures such as avoiding<span class="text_exposed_show"> handshakes for now does not mean we stop expressing our love and affection for people. It simply gives us the opportunity to find creative ways to do so! Social distancing does not mean we isolate from others. We can stay connected with family and friends in different ways, leveraging technology and reaching out to our neighbors frequently, especially the elderly and those who live alone. <i>Stay connected!</i></span><br />
Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-88707227556814084112020-02-22T13:09:00.003-05:002021-02-03T08:46:48.597-05:00Accolades for Recapturing Joy in Medicine, and Great News!<div class="fl-col fl-node-5ca39d3fd44c4" data-node="5ca39d3fd44c4">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm super excited to announce </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/recapturing-joy-in-medicine-amaryllis-sanchez-wohlever-md/1131636860?ean=9781545654286" target="_blank"><i>Recapturing Joy in Medicine</i></a> </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">is now on the shelves at </span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">Barnes & Noble stores!</span></span></b></div>
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This is a
hard-to-achieve wonderful endorsement of the work, since they review
thousands of books for shelf placement each year. I am SO grateful to
know this well-researched, unique, practical resource for physicians,
the medical team, and those who love and work with them will now
be available more widely during a time when it is desperately needed.</div><div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> </div><div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">------------------- </span></div><div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"> </span><br /></div><div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"><u>Update added Feb 3, 2021</u>: My <b>Podcast Interview</b> with the Florida Medical Association!<br /></div><div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> </div><div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"></div><div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"></div><div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face="arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Want to hear some of my story and learn the "why" behind my advocacy work? </i><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-we-can-do-to-improve-physician-wellness-combat/id1532471309?i=1000505295643&fbclid=IwAR3NcD2Jwrl1usw5Z3KjYFAY6BSrhL4G8rFmHUOyX1TiHc7V9fn7vwqR6uc" target="_blank">Listen to my Jan 2021 interview with the CEO for the Florida Medical Association</a>. He urges every physician to read <i>Recapturing Joy in Medicine</i> and calls it "a love letter to the medical profession." That is as heartwarming as it is true!</span></span></span> </div><div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">-------------------</span> <br /></div></div><div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> </div><div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content">The book was also listed in <a href="https://commonsensemd.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Kenny Lin’s Top 10 Health and Healthcare Books for 2019</a>! <i>Hooray!!!</i></div>
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coordinate both locally and perhaps even around the country when I
travel this year to speak. So far, I’ll be in San Antonio, Kansas City,
Washington, DC, and possibly in San Diego as well as various cities
throughout Florida. And if the book is not yet available at your local
B&N store, just ask them to order it and they will. <i>This will help
keep it on their shelves, so ask away!</i><br />
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Thank you to everyone who continues to encourage me as I write,
advocate, and speak to inspire and empower those who care for others!
And here’s the <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://faithfulMD.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u%3D999643f612057f343c0c40ffe%26id%3Db4fee37a26%26e%3De466fef992&source=gmail&ust=1582380329986000&usg=AFQjCNHIaNDF2ebyFBdgsO1273oK_bMXHw" href="https://faithfulmd.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=999643f612057f343c0c40ffe&id=b4fee37a26&e=e466fef992" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a> if you’d like to leave a book review on B&N; apparently that helps get the word out. <i>Thank you so much in advance!</i><br />
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Gratefully,<br />
<i>Dr. Mari (Amaryllis)</i><br />
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Consider gifting your physician (or a resident, med student or
fellow you love!) with a copy of the book to celebrate National Physicians Day (March 30, 2020) and National Physicians Week
(March 25-31, 2020)! <i>It would be a perfect gift!</i><br />
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<i>For an excerpt from the book on the power of advocacy, read <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/finding-our-voice-advocacy-in-action/"><i>Finding Our Voice: Advocacy in Action</i></a>. </i><br />
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Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-33265797608799491652020-02-08T11:10:00.001-05:002020-02-08T11:10:15.665-05:00A Contest for Medical Students!<span></span><br />
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Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-8969162312847897752019-12-31T16:12:00.001-05:002019-12-31T16:12:23.185-05:00New Year Blessings!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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May 2020 be filled with purpose, meaning, and joy as we all let go of the past, learn from its many lessons, and embrace the new. </div>
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Have a blessed and healthy New Year!<br />
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<i>Dr. Mari</i>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-87342772953629504612019-12-20T16:58:00.001-05:002019-12-20T16:58:41.055-05:00Helping Patients with Dementia: Crocheting for a Cause<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Many patients with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia develop anxiety, which can present as mental wandering and significant restless fidgeting. My <b>thoughtful</b> friend and colleague, Dr. Katherine Gantz Pannel, wanted to do something about it and came up with <i>Crocheting for a Cause</i>. You may read about this <b>heartwarming</b> project and learn how to get involved (or donate supplies) <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/crocheting-for-a-cause-physicians-making-a-difference/" target="_blank">HERE</a>! </div>
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I wish you all a meaningful and blessed Christmas!<br />
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<i>Dr. Mari</i>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-74203464838711857002019-12-10T14:39:00.002-05:002019-12-10T14:39:14.500-05:00Bouncing Back to the Midwest: From Surviving to Thriving<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdZeF7x-oQHACbswmfSHgd6t_KVGmNxXxgp1hnEXbxhybnbRfsCdsgE402C34_kj3UNyduCOfu36FHsB8DYd4E9z8w_eHZk_RUCkmhbzFgsWfNbWanAa7SF5GDYFvx9LCnPX5MPGTtcP4/s1600/MN+Sunset-ASW.jpg.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="860" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdZeF7x-oQHACbswmfSHgd6t_KVGmNxXxgp1hnEXbxhybnbRfsCdsgE402C34_kj3UNyduCOfu36FHsB8DYd4E9z8w_eHZk_RUCkmhbzFgsWfNbWanAa7SF5GDYFvx9LCnPX5MPGTtcP4/s320/MN+Sunset-ASW.jpg.png" width="238" /></a>This week, I was blessed to travel to Minnesota to present the closing keynote at a physician wellness conference. It was special to return to the Midwest, having moved south from Wisconsin nearly 13 years ago! I spent precious time with old friends and made new ones. I attended sessions that both inspired and challenged us. It was a meaningful time to refuel, restore the heart and soul, and connect with people who care as much as I do about the central patient-physician relationship.<br />
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Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-39250104925108586862019-11-15T16:11:00.000-05:002019-11-15T16:11:00.235-05:00Inspired by Students, Blessed by Patients<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoG3MovohW0LauLIDLEmRaaEGLy-Hm0iF7q6EU8SwHg66iC8s-Zvrc-wukUmqmzJCDR1pshkyLAQ3z0aY-ythtA3Vr3FrxDGNhUUkTKy5pEY7LR3qz-ksN-ZtAkzz_edOzv0gnpX4lAYM/s1600/FSC-plaque2019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1286" data-original-width="950" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoG3MovohW0LauLIDLEmRaaEGLy-Hm0iF7q6EU8SwHg66iC8s-Zvrc-wukUmqmzJCDR1pshkyLAQ3z0aY-ythtA3Vr3FrxDGNhUUkTKy5pEY7LR3qz-ksN-ZtAkzz_edOzv0gnpX4lAYM/s320/FSC-plaque2019.jpg" width="236" /></a>Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with pre-health students at a college campus. It was a blast to be in that environment, sharing stories and information sprinkled with hope to young people with big dreams. They were insightful, inspiring, and full of curiosity.<br />
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Driving home, I kept thinking about their energy and excitement, and this made me think back to the many blessings I've accumulated over 25 years in medicine.<br />
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<i>Dr Mari</i>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-56398440119152660942019-11-04T22:52:00.002-05:002019-11-04T22:56:22.239-05:00Pursuing Wellness with Future Attorneys<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILgetU1bfsaPbUChv9kziC5HDAry15C7DfSYU1Id26jv15hiqGGkXnS1I9y94fX7TdH49-EIlMuou8K-H8SrzzHl9GIDqKi2UVW6WXKF-FccggYatulg0Az6OD2njEIZ5-dvTMB5qoXY/s1600/A%2526M-5JPG.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILgetU1bfsaPbUChv9kziC5HDAry15C7DfSYU1Id26jv15hiqGGkXnS1I9y94fX7TdH49-EIlMuou8K-H8SrzzHl9GIDqKi2UVW6WXKF-FccggYatulg0Az6OD2njEIZ5-dvTMB5qoXY/s320/A%2526M-5JPG.JPG" width="240" /></a>Last week, I had the very meaningful opportunity to discuss
wellness, mental health, and burnout prevention with the students and some faculty members at A&M College of Law. It was a very special day that brought back many memories of my mom's days in law school while I was in high school. It also made me realize that, regardless of our different areas of work, we are all living during very stressful times ... and we all need to <span style="color: #073763;">support</span> one another, be <span style="color: #073763;">patient</span> with each other, and perhaps also be <span style="color: #073763;">kinder</span> than necessary. Wouldn't that make the world a much better place?<br />
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I wrote about the special day <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/physicians-attorneys-unite-pursuing-wellness/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Check it out and let me know what you think!<br />
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<a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"type":104,"tn":"*N"}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/trainingmatters?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG"><span class="_5afx"><span class="_58cm"></span></span></a>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-51752100068875441282019-09-23T16:09:00.000-04:002019-09-23T16:09:52.155-04:00Speak Up! My Article on the Power of AdvocacyThis week, the Florida Medical Association published my article, <a href="http://flmedical.uberflip.com/i/1166241-fma-magazine-fall-2019/18" target="_blank"><i>The Power of Physician Advocacy</i></a>. It is an excerpt from <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/resource/recapturing-joy-in-medicine/" target="_blank">my latest book</a> in which I share some of my story as an outspoken advocate for patients, high standards of medical care, patient safety, and physicians.<br />
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Medicine is increasingly complex, and physicians need more <b>support</b> than ever. To that end, I continue to write, advocate, travel, and speak to all who invite me to give a voice to both patients and physicians around the country. As in my book, I bring an <b>inspiring</b> message of <b>hope</b> that is informed by 25 years in medicine as a physician leader who is also a coach for physicians.<br />
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With the recent publication of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Recapturing-Medicine-Amaryllis-Sanchez-Wohlever/dp/154565428X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2O9DLTQUGK220&keywords=recapturing+joy+in+medicine&qid=1569266385&s=gateway&sprefix=recapturing+joy+in+medici%2Caps%2C339&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><i>Recapturing Joy in Medicine</i></a>,
I've been thrilled to see the book serve as a <b>bridge</b> between
patients and their physicians. I keep hearing stories of patients who have
read it cover to cover and then give it to their physicians as a gift. So
<b> heartwarming</b>, and a wonderful and unexpected <b>blessing</b>.<br />
<br />I am blessed to serve at the state and national level in various ways and I am so <b>grateful</b>, in particular, to three organizations (FMA, FAFP, and AAFP) for so many opportunities to make a <b>meaningful</b> difference for our profession and for our patients. The patient-physician relationship remains the most rewarding aspect of practicing medicine for most physicians, according to the latest survey by The Physicians Foundation. My article on the <a href="http://flmedical.uberflip.com/i/1166241-fma-magazine-fall-2019/18" target="_blank">power of physician advocacy</a> is one more way to <b>encourage</b> and <b>empower</b> my colleagues to speak up for our needs, the needs of our teams, and our patients. This requires that we work <b>together</b> and nurture meaningful <b>relationships</b> with one another, that we may have more <b>courage</b>, <b>wisdom</b>, and <b>discernment</b> to fulfill our crucial role as advocates! <br />
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Though we often feel like we must be superheroes (<i>and who doesn't love that awesome graphic!</i>), <b>together</b> we are stronger! <br />
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<i>Photo credit: FMA Magazine, Sep 2019. Quote by Amaryllis Sánchez Wohlever, MD.</i>Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-32928663577742457682019-09-17T00:24:00.000-04:002019-09-17T00:25:48.300-04:00Incivility, Wisdom, and Second Chances This week, one of my articles published in <i>Family Practice Management</i>, a practical and highly relevant peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians. In the article, I share stories from my 25 years in medicine, along with ways I've learned to apply wisdom and discernment sprinkled with creative compassion to tackle tough clinical encounters while guarding my heart.<br />
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Find the <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/incivility-in-healthcare-my-article-in-family-practice-management/" target="_blank">link to the article here</a> and feel free to share it with others! The title of the article is <i>Incivility in Healthcare: Strategies to De-escalate Troubling Encounters</i>. <br />
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Below are links to a few more recent articles and posts from my new website:<br />
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For an excerpt from my latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Recapturing-Medicine-Amaryllis-Sanchez-Wohlever/dp/154565428X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VVQ09XUWF91C&keywords=recapturing+joy+in+medicine&qid=1568692948&s=gateway&sprefix=recapturing+joy+in+me%2Caps%2C158&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><i>Recapturing Joy in Medicine</i></a>, read <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/the-power-of-advocacy-my-article-on-kevinmd/" target="_blank">The Power of Advocacy: My Article on KevinMD</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://faithfulmd.com/when-physicians-gather-unexpected-blessings/" target="_blank">When Physicians Gather: Unexpected Blessings</a><br />
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Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-16778008079329777732019-09-05T09:02:00.001-04:002019-09-05T09:02:42.740-04:00Wrapping Up Summer & Looking Ahead!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIrQxRz-f045034Nw8bIw_KLHsPGokb6NQ0CDnR67UywE7I6lijMY36Le7Mt5PVOUpC9_6Wds38Ph32lO68AaJO62nutnwFMlUg15PF1tXDdicZrRHmaDuBZhw9Zw-M0V-2oeMJWK0Q0Y/s1600/CaringFromHeart.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIrQxRz-f045034Nw8bIw_KLHsPGokb6NQ0CDnR67UywE7I6lijMY36Le7Mt5PVOUpC9_6Wds38Ph32lO68AaJO62nutnwFMlUg15PF1tXDdicZrRHmaDuBZhw9Zw-M0V-2oeMJWK0Q0Y/s320/CaringFromHeart.JPG" width="320" /></a>With the recent publication of my fourth book, <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/resource/recapturing-joy-in-medicine/" target="_blank"><i>Recapturing Joy in Medicine</i></a>, life has been full. We were <b>blessed</b> to have all our children home all summer, which meant frequent game nights, <b>family</b> walks and weekend getaways, and many <b>meaningful</b> and <b>lively</b> conversations. It also meant they were all an integral part of last month's book launch brunch. Thank you to everyone who participated, and <b>special thanks</b> to my husband, children, and to every supporter and cheerleader for helping make the launch and book signing such a <b>lovely</b> event! </div>
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Summer games, trips, and extra family time are now giving way to a new school year and a return to our usual routines. For me, this also means more interviews, writing, and continued planning for speaking engagements around the country (<i>contact me <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/contact/" target="_blank">HERE</a> if you'd like to discuss a speaking event, book signing, workshop, or however you'd like me to serve your group</i>). It's been an <b>exciting</b> time to share my story, continue to <b>encourage</b> and <b>empower</b> medical professionals, and spread the word about this new and unique, hands-on, practical, and inspiring resource. I feel so blessed! </div>
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As I transitioned to my <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/" target="_blank">new website</a> this summer, it's been a bit of a challenge to keep up with this blog as well. So ... below are just a few of my new posts from the new website, and I'll do my best to continue to post here as the transition with my new team and digital hub is complete. Thank you for your patience, and let me know if you have any questions, comments, or ideas. I'd love to hear from you!<br />
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<a href="https://faithfulmd.com/courageous-humility-wisdom-for-female-physicians/" target="_blank">Courageous Humility: Wisdom for Female Physicians</a></div>
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<a href="https://faithfulmd.com/physician-advocacy-ignites-a-fire/" target="_blank">Physician Advocacy Ignites a Fire</a></div>
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<a href="https://faithfulmd.com/connect-with-your-purpose-a-video-interview/" target="_blank">Connect with Your Purpose: A Video Interview</a></div>
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<i>Dr. Mari</i><br />
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Learn more about <i>Recapturing Joy in Medicine</i> <a href="http://www.drmarisfaithstop.com/2019/05/my-new-book-is-now-available.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>!Amaryllis Sanchez Wohlever, MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08540312938685708952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3363621728091563269.post-35150493149370183122019-07-13T14:24:00.003-04:002019-07-17T22:09:12.194-04:00Recent & Upcoming Events, Including Official Book Launch!It's been a very full and meaningful few weeks since the release of my fourth book, <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/resource/recapturing-joy-in-medicine/" target="_blank"><i>Recapturing Joy in Medicine</i></a>. <b>I am so grateful</b> for the extremely <b>positive response</b> from so many physicians, residency directors, attendings, residents, medical students, physicians in practice, medical school faculty, and other clinicians. I have also been so <b>touched</b> by the many people who have purchased copies to give as <b><i>gifts to their physicians</i></b>! It has been <b>heartwarming</b> to dedicate those books to my colleagues knowing they will receive such an encouraging and <b>valuable</b> gift from patients who appreciate and value them. How <b>special</b>!<br />
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These physicians will be able to use the book as an <b>encouraging, inspiring, practical resource</b> throughout their careers. After a long journey full of obstacles and challenges that could have easily derailed and halted its publication, the book is already <b>making a difference</b> among my colleagues. I couldn't be <b>happier</b>!<br />
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Here's an <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/recent-upcoming-events-including-official-book-launch/" target="_blank">abridged summary</a> of recent and upcoming events that links to my new website. This includes information about the official <b><i>book launch</i></b>, which will take place August 4th in Winter Park, Florida. I'm also thrilled to have started a <b><i>book study</i></b> with female physicians in Orlando. Our first meeting was <b>inspiring</b>, <b>hopeful</b>, <b>healing</b> ... and I can't wait to read through the book and work on the practical exercises <b>together</b>!<br />
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Yes, I plan to use my book, too, as the <b>coaching manual</b> it is, especially as I enter into an <b>exciting</b> season of serving my colleagues, residents, medical students, hospitals, clinics, and the entire medical team in new ways now that the book is available. <b>Truth</b> is, we would all <b>benefit</b> from such a resource!<br />
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Thank you to the wonderful women who contributed so much to the success of our first meeting this week. If you are a female physician (MD, DO, or MBBS) in the Orlando area and would like to join us, please let me know <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/contact/" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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Earlier this month, I wrote a July 1st message for new interns, residents, and all physicians. You may read it <a href="https://faithfulmd.com/my-july-1st-message-to-new-interns-residents-all-physicians/" target="_blank">here</a>, and feel free to share it with others. We're all in this <b>together</b>!<br />
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<i>Dr. Mari (Amaryllis)</i><br />
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