Drs. Good
He did it! Dr. Travis Good, MD/MBA. Those 5 letters were brought to you by a freakin shit ton of debt, a mountain of stress, and 5 years of his professional life. But there they are, he’s got ‘em. And they’ve already opened up doors to amazing opportunities he could never have dreamed. All-in-all, he has no regrets and I’m really proud of him.
Travis’ family came out to celebrate with us, which was awesome and meant a lot to both of us. The kids were, of course, thrilled to see their grandparents and their Aunt Heather. We only brought Griffie to the actual ceremony, which was very very long. Temple Grandin spoke, and she was AMAZING. Heather got to meet her after graduation and tell her what an inspiration she’s been.
So, I have a funny (sorta) story to share about Travis’ graduation…the Dean read a little blurb about each student, things they accomplished during medical school, their plans post-graduation (pretty much all but Travis plan to do a residency, so it listed where and in what field of medicine), and then most of them had a line about people they wanted to thank for helping them get this far. Travis has been SUPER out of touch with his Dean’s office since deciding to be non-clinical and not enter the Match, so when we got up on stage to get ready to walk across (I was with him because I was his hooder – it’s the formal part of medical school graduation when another person with a doctorette hoods the new grad). Just before it was our turn, I whispered to Travis, “what the hell are they going to read about you?!” He whispered back “I have no clue, I think I forgot to fill out this form.” Leave it to Travis to not give a crap about the most important part of the ceremony. So we walk across as the most irrelevant, random stuff is read about him, followed by “and his and his wife are raising their THREE kids.” The sound of my jaw hitting stage was probably audible to the audience in the nosebleeds.
So that’s me, just after putting his hood on Travis (after I’d considered choking him with it on stage), saying “really?! REALLY?! Our three kids. You didn’t bother updating your Dean’s office that we had a 4th kid?!” and him laughing back at me saying “hmm, guess not.” Oh well. It was sort of a classic moment.
What he meant to write for his dean to read was: “Travis completed his premed course requirements after he’d graduated from college and a masters program. He did this by going to school at night, in addition to his fulltime consulting job during the day. Travis continued on then to multitask his way through medical school and his MBA. During that time, he also worked several health-related jobs, climbed several of Colorado’s 14,000 foot peaks, ran health projects in Peru, founded an NGO, published several research articles in a major journal, became the incredible father of FOUR gorgeous kids, was the support for his intern wife, the resident chef, the primary caregiver, and the stability for his family. He thanks his amazing mother who sacrificed so much of herself to birth, breastfeed, educate, nurture, unconditionally love, and raise him to have the confidence that has gotten him this far. He could never have dreamed up a more supportive or loving mother. He also thanks his father, who, although initially suggested he look at med school in Guadalajara, always believed in his giftedness and has never hesitated to show how proud he is. From the sidelines of the soccer field to the audience at med school graduation, his dad has always taken an active interest in the things that have mattered most to Travis and that devotion has been a cherished gift. Additionally, he’d like to thank his little sister who has been his biggest fan and cheerleader her whole life. Although he may act like it sometimes, he does not take her love for granted and is sincerely grateful to have such an awesome, fun little sister who also happens to be the coolest aunt ever;)
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Congratulations to Travis!! What a fabulous accomplishment… but I am sure none as important as his FOUR beautiful kids! I love that in all the pomp and circumstance of such a well earned day, that this will be the story that is passed down to your kids! Daddy forgot about to tell everybody about one of you!! Love it! At least the “forgotten” child is the only child in attendance and in the pictures!!! ROFLOL! Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!!
I would just like to say that the blurp about him that you actually would have wanted them to say is PERFECT!!! I love how honest it is and unlike any of the other 149 read at the ceremony! I especially love the part about dad telling him he would end up going to Guadalajara for med school. I also love the part about me being the coolest aunt because favoritism in families is not a good thing so I have chosen “coolest” instead. LOL
he pictures are awesome and tho we were not present in our hearts we were with u all every step of the way.he is one super guy with so many .many talents.hugs to all of u,gia
Wow, congrats Travis! QUITE an accomplishment(s)!!
WOOT! WOOT! Way to go, Travis. Incredible accomplishment.
Um, now what?
CONGRATS to Travis….you are an amazing family, the things you have accomplished TOGETHER!! <3
Congrats Drs. Good!
LOL that the forgotten 4th child was in attendance to the graduation!
BTW, you are now Pho for 6. You need a new blog name and header
Congrats to Travis! You all are an inspiration–can’t wait to watch the amazing things you will do going forward!
Congratulations! What a great day-degrees mean so much to you when you work your way through them. I’m sure this is the start of a great career!
Tell Travis congratulations! I’m glad he is using his intelligence to conquer the world. Nice to see pics of Joe and Lynn together. I’m going to be out there in July, but Nick and Hil informed me that you would be long gone. Sorry I’ll miss you, but I’m hoping you’ll be back in south FL sooner rather than later! Lots of Love!
Ever since I read your post this morning I’ve been trying to remember what song has Dr. Good in it. Then, tonight, as I’m pulling out of our pharmacy, Cher comes on the radio singing Gypsies, Tramps, and Thieves (which is, of course, the son). Pretty weird, huh?
Well, I do have to say that is quite a list of accomplishments! That part about forgetting Griff reminded me of a long-past Caca Crusader quote,
Laur: “WAIT! Where’s Shane?”……”oh, yeah, I’m holding him.”
I am sure there will be many other kids left, but hopefully none worse for the wear. Par for the course. Congrats, Travie!! BTW those spectacles and the clean-shaven look make you look very…..mature.
Congrats Travis!! That’s a pretty awesome speech he meant to turn in!
Congrats Travis(and both of you really!)
so happy for you, and for the next phase(s) in your lives!!!
hope to catch up with you guys sooner-ish… can’t wait to hear what all is happening…
love ya!
Congratulations!!
WOW. You guys have accomplished so much–it is mind boggling. When do you sleep??
Can’t wait to hear all about the next chapter!
Congratulations Travis!!
My 1st comment when Trav said med school was “how fluent is your Spanish?” when he said “he needed 4-6 weeks in Cuzco”. That’s when I said “you should go now as you will likely not get into a US med school”. This was before the U of MD Biology stuff he did to qualify. He’s always been a surprise to me!!!
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