Trust

I have just read some devastating news. A gastroenterologist known to me professionally has been arrested for fondling his patients while they were under sedation. This is shocking in so many ways. First, there is the betrayal of a sacred trust between a doctor and his or her patient. Second, this man was a very accomplished, scholarly and outstanding citizen, who had even served his country in the Armed Forces. Thirdly, he was a christian, a father who had adopted children from a third world country and one known for compassion and excellence. I have worked in that department and I am not sure how he could be alone with the patient to have indulged in this behavior. There is normally always a nurse, a tech or a family member present. There are always people walking around -- nurses, tech, transport people.

I pray for his family, for his patients -- both the ones who were victims and the ones who are bereft of a good doctor, and lastly for him too. I pray that he finds redemption, repentence and that he seeks for and receives foregiveness and mercy at His Throne of grace.

This is scary stuff. Let each of us examine ourselves and take warning and caution.