A letter from the President

Some days don’t go the way you plan- and sometimes, that’s the best gift you can receive.

I had just returned from a much-needed trip to Washington State to visit my aging mother and immediate family. After days of reconnecting and grounding myself, I came back to South Central Texas last night expecting a quiet morning: a hot cup of coffee, emails, and scrolling through the latest in medical news.

Instead, my phone had a different plan. The senior vascular specialist was out sick. The message was short and direct: “Are you available?”
My answer- as it has always been throughout my career- was yes.
I finished my coffee, called dispatch, and had the open schedule sent to me. After all, this is what I was trained for. This is what I love.

I could tell you about my years of training in the Air Force, or my education that prepared me for this work, but what truly matters is my enduring love of patient care. That passion has never faded, and days like today remind me why it never will.

Every patient I saw had a story. Half of them showed significant vascular findings- issues that, if left unchecked, could change the trajectory of their health. The other half were cleared to continue rehabilitation- reassurance that their bodies were holding steady, giving them the strength and confidence to keep moving forward.

Both outcomes were victories.

Both mattered deeply.

When I walked out at the end of the day, I wasn’t just tired- I was humbled.

I had been given another opportunity to use my skills as a Registered Sonographer and Vascular Specialist to make an impact, however small or large, on someone else’s health journey.

What struck me most was the contrast: I hadn’t expected to work at all today. But when the call came, I answered. And in doing so, I ended up having one of my best days in recent memory.

It reminded me that sometimes the most meaningful days are the unplanned ones. The days when you’re asked to step in, show up, and simply say yes.
I’m grateful for this profession. I’m grateful for the patients who trust me. And I’m grateful for the reminder that our calling isn’t always scheduled- but when it comes, it’s worth everything.


For those of you in healthcare (or any field of service), I’d love to hear: what was your unexpected best day? The one you didn’t plan for, but walked away from humbled and thankful?