Not only do I appreciate him being my Doctor, I look up to him as a model and a friend.

I have been a full time Pastor at varied churches throughout my working life. At times the work has been difficult, but at the same time rewarding. I have been blessed to be a part of people's lives and walk alongside them through some of the most difficult times of their lives. To truly know that you are loved and cared for is a God Thing and one that I have been blessed to experience. Where does the minister go when they need care? During some difficult health conditions I have been blessed by one of my Go To people, Dr. Steve Smith. He is a Doctor who cares for his people. He is someone who has brought care and comfort through some of my most difficult times. I don't know what I would have done without him. He is a minister of life through the darkest times. I remember an experience at one of my dark times. Late one night I passed out due to my medical condition and just slumped to the floor. I thought I was dying. In all honestly I wasn't afraid of dying but I was scared. I didn't have anyone in sight or earshot. I did however have my cell phone in my pocket and was able to get it out of my pocket and somehow hit speed dial for Dr. Smith. Even though it was very late he answered the phone and I was able to mutter what had happened. He spoke to me for 45minutes. He knew my medical condition better than anyone ( even myself) because he had taken the time to build a relationship with me. I will never forget in the haziness of that moment Dr.Smith saying to me over and over, trying to focus my mind, with the words, Barry, your not going to die, your not going to die. He instructed me what to do but what I remember most was his caring, assuring voice bringing me peace. This kind of caring has no price. I had been a patient of Dr. Smith's prior to his becoming an MDVIP Doctor. Once while going over my annual physical results I asked him how he felt about his new MDVIP practice. He went on and said, It's nice to be a Doctor again. This was his love and passion yet because we live in a microwave world he had been unable to be the Doctor he had dreamed of. Now, because of this new system of Doctors practice he was doing what he loved to do. Caring for the sick and helping people live healthy lives. Not only do I appreciate him being my Doctor, I look up to him as a model and a friend. Blessings to you and your family Dr. Smith. Rev. Barry B.