#30 - DB

I have been very lucky in my practice to work with three extremely thorough and caring speech therapists.  #30 is the third one.  She is great with patients and really makes me laugh.  I could go on and on about all of her therapy skills, but what stands out the most when I think about her is a conversation I had with her while manning a booth at a health fair.

In my experience, most health fairs are very boring.  Lots of standing around, smiling, and introducing yourself.  People are really just there looking for the free stuff.  Anyway, #30 and I got to talking about life in general.  I started to gently ask her a little about herself as she is around my age, but I had never heard her mention a husband, boyfriend, or kids.  It was like opening a can of worms.  She immediately told me (and I quote):  "Monique, let me put it to you like this.  I got a lot to offer.  I am a strong, capable woman and I ain't settling.  If and when I get married, I need a man who is going to build me up and bring something to my life.  I don't need someone who is going to drag me down and make my life harder.  I have a lot to offer and I'm not looking for someone who needs me to take care of them.  I need a partner.  I need an equal.  If a man wants to be with me, he needs to be bringing something to the table."  Period. 

I knew from that point on, we would get along fine.  No whining.  No complaining.  Take care of yourself and make yourself happy.  I like her.  She now has a boyfriend and I have to admit, I am very curious.  I will try really hard when I meet him not to ask what it is he is bringing to the table.  You go #30!