by Dr. Bill Maynard | Feb 28, 2021 | Writings
Rudely Interrupted When I first conceived of Docsology, I set out to demonstrate how the intricate workings of the human body reveal the character of our creator, the God of the Bible. I expounded on the complexity of DNA and how that shows the brilliance of God. I...
by Dr. Bill Maynard | Feb 18, 2021 | Writings
“He is the image of the invisible God…” – Colossians 1:15a Daily Drama Today, as always on my walk to work, I am witness to a momentous drama unfolding in the hospital lobby. The cavernous room is filled with the broken off parts of...
by Dr. Bill Maynard | Jan 27, 2021 | Writings
On the Brink “Can you give me something to just control the diarrhea? It’s so bad, and I’m so weak that sometimes…” Valerie’s voice trails off. I know she feels shame and is studying my reaction to what she is about to divulge. Will I look away or show...
by Dr. Bill Maynard | Jan 17, 2021 | Writings
Written for Martin Luther King Day, 1/18/21 A Dim Image Four years ago Bennett Jones, a hardcore narcotic addict, was paralyzed in an auto accident while driving intoxicated. The other driver, a young mother, was killed. The 34 year old white man now permanently...
by Dr. Bill Maynard | Jan 8, 2021 | Writings
A Chilling Pronouncement “This is the worst I have ever felt in my life.” If a healthy 25 year old says these words, I am sympathetic. If a middle-aged patient makes this statement, it is concerning. But when Valerie, a 74 year old veteran of chronic illness, utters...
by Dr. Bill Maynard | Jan 1, 2021 | Writings
Resolutions and Relapses, Part 1 Written 1/1/2021 Valerie looks haggard, but composed. But when I ask, “How are you?” she dissolves into tears. “It’s back,” she sobs. “It’s back!” Her words make me feel sick, and several thoughts flash through my mind. Is she really...
