“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it.” -Genesis 1:28-
Are you being fruitful in your life?
Are there dreams that you have that you haven’t pursued?
If you were at the end of your life, would you be satisfied with the life you’ve lived, or would you have many unfulfilled dreams?
These are questions that came to mind when I meditated on the above scripture. My answer, there are more dreams that I have to pursue!
Let me introduce myself. My name is Tomeka Gatling Day, MD.
At the age of 12, I experienced a life changing event.
My only brother became critically ill. He was a joyous 9 yo who became progressively lifeless. Over a short 3 day period, he went from being happy and energetic, to being bedridden and depleted of energy.
After my parents consulted with his doctor, we drove him to the local Emergency Room. Upon arrival, the triage nurse recognized the severity of his condition, and immediately took his vitals and consulted the physician.
He was promptly evaluated by the physician, and his condition was explained to us. His condition was consistent with acute appendicitis with suspected rupture. I remember being so scared, and clueless to what the physician was saying, but in the midst of all of this, I was also fascinated by the skills of the physician to know what was going on with my only brother, and the ability to help him get better.
He was emergently prepped for surgery. For two or so hours we prayed, cried, and waited. All I could think was, “I can’t lose my only brother. He has to get better.” I remember the surgeon coming out a few hours later, with the best news we could have received. He did well during the surgery, and he believed he would fully recover.
At that moment, I said, “I must help people when they are sick. I want to help people get well and be healthy. I want to be a doctor too!” So, through a lot of hard work, many difficulties, faith, and perseverance, this dream came true! I have practiced pediatric medicine for over a decade, and while this has been fulfilling, there are still other dreams that I must pursue.
I have always loved writing and I’ve been inspired by great writing. There is so much power in written words, and I want to help transform lives in this capacity. I want to help you reach your God-given purpose and have great health!
I believe excellent health is wholistic. It includes wholeness of the mind, body and spirit. I’ve invested in expanding my knowledge of nutrition by studying at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I believe that with my medical training, medical practice experience, nutritional knowledge, and God-given compassion, I can help you be the healthiest and fittest person you can be so that you are able to achieve all of your amazing dreams in this life.
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Dr. TG Day, MD/ Physician/Health Coach