06/01/2026
God’s work. 🤍
Every lesson, every test, every setback, every victory, and every trial was part of His pruning and purification process.
On May 29, 2026, I earned my White Coat and officially entered the clinical phase of my journey to becoming Dr. Lydia.
As I reflected on the significance of the white coat, I realized that its color is fitting. White symbolizes purity, and before God entrusted me with the responsibility this coat represents, He first refined me through seasons of loss, sacrifice, uncertainty, growth, and faith. The white coat is not just a symbol of academic achievement. It is evidence of a purification process that produced perseverance, character, and purpose.
This moment was made even more special because I was surrounded by the people God strategically placed along my path: my Aunt Marilyn McClain, who had the honor of placing my white coat; my uncles, Larry and Melvin; my best friend, Trevin, my step dad, Nathan; and Dr. Charles Rudolph, the man who first introduced me to the field of optometry.
There were moments I wasn’t sure how I would make it through. Yet God’s grace carried me every step of the way.
To God be all the glory. The journey continues. 🤍👩🏾⚕️
