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In a time when most people rarely see their doctor, and when they do it often is because something is serious-ly wrong, Ingrid Reyes and her hus-band John seem to represent an old time concept.

� ey are doctors who go to extraor-dinary lengths to truly get to know their patients, and then see them per-sonally on a regular basis.

Both OB-GYNs, the couple opened their practice, Modern OB/GYN, in Johns Creek in 2010, arguably a time when others likely wouldn’t have rec-ommended such a bold move.

“We de� nitely had people ask us if we were crazy,” Ingrid Reyes said. “But seeing for and caring for our own patients were de� nitely why we

went to medical school in the � rst place.”

Both doctors grew up around the health care profession. Her husband’s father was an OB-GYN for 40 years, so he witnessed � rsthand the special relationship that exists between a pa-tient and a doctor.

Reyes said when she was a little girl she wanted to be a medical doctor or perhaps a history professor.

“I loved to read and have always loved history,” she said.

With a history professor for a fa-ther and a labor and delivery nurse for a mother, it is easy to see why her in-terests were so diverse yet made sense.

“In college I studied and majored in history, but also studied biology,

chemistry and all of the sciences,” she said.

Reyes said her decision to go on to medical school had to do with her love of caring for people.

“My parents were a little surprised since I was really such a shy per-son,” she said. “I knew I would have to come out of my shell to interact with patients, especially when you are practicing medicine that is so person-al, such as what we do.”

She met her husband in medi-cal school at Saint Louis University, where he was � nishing he residency training. After the couple completed their education and internships and got married, they knew they had a decision to make.

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“We researched where to go,” she said. “We looked at numerous places and wanted a great place to raise a family.”

After much thought and research, the couple loaded up their car and headed to Forsyth County. That was in July 2010. Just a few months later, they opened up their practice and began caring for women and deliver-ing babies.

Besides having numerous fans as patients, those who work with the Reyes’ are also admirers. Jancie Berube, practice manager for Mod-ern OBGYN, said working with the couple has been extremely reward-ing.

“Together and individually, they maintain the highest level of profes-sionalism and integrity, for both their staff and their patients,” Berube said.

“Dr. Ingrid treats her staff and pa-tients like family. She is warm and quietly funny. We all love her.”

Berube said she has never seen doctors who are so approachable and relatable.

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Patients and employees may love Reyes, but clearly her biggest fan is her husband.

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According to the couple, their patients truly are like family.

“We have such a bond with our patents,” John Reyes said. “When they call, we know who they are and what is going on with them. We both have the same philoso-phy. We both want to be the very best we can for our patients.”

Not every married couple could work together on a daily basis, but Ingrid Reyes said it “works for us, we comple-ment each other.”

In addition to the commitment of running their practice, the couple has three young children, two boys ages 2 and 4 and a newborn daughter. Balanc-ing three young children and a busy practice takes teamwork.

“Family is the most important thing to us,” Ingrid Reyes said.

Added her husband, “It’s why we do what we do.”

It’s obvious the couple love their family at home and their extended family at their practice.

“When you get to know your patient, then deliver their baby, and then they come back to you when they are preg-nant with their next child, that is won-derful,” Ingrid Reyes said.

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Growing up as the daughter of the founder of Abba House, whose mother is also instrumental with the Forsyth County-based ministry, it’s not difficult to see how Rachel Bullington’s upbringing may have been a bit unconventional.

But little could she have known at the time how that strong faith and sense of family would help prepare her for the challenges she would face in early adulthood.

Bullington’s parents, Chris and Jim Sharp, found themselves drawn in the late 1970s to helping young, unwed mothers within a Christian setting.

“My parents welcomed these women into our home, so I grew up knowing them and their stories,” Bulling-ton explained. “Growing up I saw women who had been hurt and wounded and then I saw them change and become whole people.”

While the Sharps’ enjoyed their years assisting young, single women, they felt led to a new focus. In 1992, the family moved from middle Georgia to north Forsyth, where they started Abba House, a long-term residential ministry for women battling “addictions and emotional wounding.”

The Sharps have Rachel, two other daughters and a son. While her childhood was somewhat different, Bullington said she loved getting to know the numerous women her parents helped.

“They were really just a part of our family,” she said. “Sure, there were struggles, just like with any family. But I really learned so much from them and know that these women are a huge part of how I was shaped and who I am today.”

In 2002, Bulling-ton married husband Jonathan, whom she said had grown up in a home that “helped men in recovery.” When the couple’s son Joshua was born, everything seemed to be going according to plan. Jonathan was busy with a construction business, and Rachel was busy adjusting to marriage and motherhood.

All of that soon changed. After expe-riencing knee pain for a few months, the young mother underwent an MRI, which resulted in a frightening diagnosis of osteosar-coma.

“It was devastating,” Bullington recalled. “I hurried home and did what we would all do — Googled it and then called my husband completely freaked out.”

Bullington learned that the survival rate for this type of cancer was 70 percent, but that she could lose her leg.

“Initially, 70 percent sounded good,” she said. “But then I thought of my 10 closest family members and realized that if they all had this, three would be dead. Suddenly, it didn’t sound so good anymore.”

It was a crossroads for Bullington.

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She worried that being a 20-year- old new mother could signal the end of her life instead of the beginning. Yet after that first day, she became determined.

“I accepted what I was facing and did whatever it took to get better,” she said.

Bullington wanted to begin che-motherapy as soon as possible. Doc-tors first sat her down and told her what the options were with regards to her leg.

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“Nothing prepares you for some-thing like that,” she said. “Family, friends and my faith are what got me through it.”

While the entire experience was tremendously difficult, Bullington said the hardest part was using crutches to get around.

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“I couldn’t even walk around and hold my baby, that was aw-ful.”

As a precaution against devel-oping an infection, Bullington also was not allowed to change son Joshua’s diapers. Many of the everyday tasks of mother-hood, which most people take for granted, were either forbidden or impossible to do. But with the help of many, as well as her fierce drive, Bullington persevered.

After recovering, Bullington went on to take art and busi-ness classes at what was then North Georgia College and State University. She and her husband also welcomed daughter Miriam. Their children are now ages 10 and 4.

Always creative and artistic, Bullington also discovered she had a talent for photography.

“I view things not as they are, but as what they could be. I love taking things that seem like junk and making them into something beautiful and functional.”

Rachel Bullington is the public relations director and her husband, Jonathan, is assistant executive director at Abba House, a long-term residential ministry for women battling

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In 2011, both she and her husband came on staff with Abba House. She serves as the public relations director, while he is assistant executive director. As with many of the staff members, Bullington said she wears a lot of hats.

“I love that my days are always different,” she said. “Some days I am designing a flyer or poster, other days I get out my power tools and build shelves.”

Bullington loves creating, designing and building. Those talents can be seen throughout Abba House’s popular thrift store, which recently relocated to the former Outdoor Traditions building at Ga. 400 and Hwy. 136 in Dawson County.

There is a reading area in the store that Bullington designed and built, as well as creative walls — most made with discarded pieces of barn wood — through-out the building.

“I view things not as they are, but as what they could be,” she said. “I love taking things that seem like junk and making them into something beautiful, and functional.”

Her husband also gets in on the building action, using his past experience in the construction indus-try. For example, he recently finished the store’s cash register island, which is as sturdy as it is beautiful.

These days, Bullington has much to celebrate. Besides her family and work, she learned during her recent 10-year check-up that the osteosar-coma is gone for good.

Abba House is clearly a special place doing special work with its mission to help women heal from their addictions and past emotional pain.

Bullington said the community has been overwhelmingly supportive and encouraging, which makes the work possible.

“I want others to see what I see when I look at these women,” she said. “I see a person, not an addict.

“By having compassion, so much can be accomplished. The outcasts in society are usually the most beauti-ful people once they encounter the transforming power of love.”



The more you learn about the harmful effects chemicals from cleaning products can have on the human body, the more you want to minimize their use, or ban them completely from your home. It does take a little more effort

to whip up a batch of homemade dishwashing detergent. But once you have the products on hand, it’s not that time consuming. The main products you will need

are white vinegar, baking soda, salt,

castile soap and essential oils. You can find castile soap and es-

sential oils at pretty much any health food store (vitamin shops) or some large retailers. My favorite castile soap is the Dr.

Bronner’s Pure Castile Soap brand one. I like the tea tree and lavender ones, but there are others you may like more. You can find spray bottles (even

small ones) at local dollar stores. If the idea of making your own

cleaning products seems daunting, start with something simple like white vinegar and water in a spray bottle.White vinegar disinfects and

deodorizes, killing 99 percent of viruses (germs) and 80 percent of mold. It won’t harm your lungs when

you breath it in, and you don’t have to worry about babies, children or even pets getting sick from chemical residue. If the vinegar odor bothers you (it

really does go away quickly), then try adding some essential oils such

as lavender, tea tree or orange oil. I buy the big gallon jug of white

vinegar and it costs just a few dollars. That makes quite a bit of cleaner.

Basic vinegar cleaner

1 cup white vinegarEnough water to fill up the spray

bottle10 drops of essential oil of your

choice (optional)Combine all in a clean spray bottle. Don’t forget to label.

3-in-1 cleaner

1 part vinegar1 part water1 tablespoon castile soap30 drops essential oil of your choice Combine all ingredients in a clean spray bottle. Shake before using. Don’t forget to label.

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Homemade air freshener

1 cup white vinegar 10 drops of essential oil of your choiceCombine in a small spray bottle.Don’t forget to label.

Citrus cleanerNote: � is is not di� cult to make, but

it does require a three-week waiting period before using.

Peels from 1 orange and 1 lemon2 tablespoons kosher saltWhite vinegarWater10 drops orange or lemon essential oil

Juice orange and lemon and use the juice for something else. Cut up the peels and place in a

clean, glass jar. Sprinkle the salt on the orange and

lemon peels and allow to sit for 30 minutes or so. Add enough white vinegar to the

halfway point of the jar. Fill the rest with water. Cover, shake gently and then place

in the refrigerator for three weeks.Remove from refrigerator and

strain the mixture into a clean spray bottle. Discard peels. Add orange or lemon essential oil.

Homemade produce cleanerNote: No need to buy those expensive

produce cleaners when you can easily make your own. Just spray it on produce and let it sit for 10 minutes or so before rinsing it o� .

½ cup white vinegar1 tablespoon baking soda1 tablespoon lemon juice1 cup water

Combine all ingredients in a clean spray bottle. Don’t forget to label it.


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School will be out for the summer in just a few weeks, and that means a few months off for kids and often a juggling game for busy parents. As a mother of four children, I have worked and stayed

home over the years and understand the difficulties and challenges of both situations. Here are some suggestions for both.

Working parentsSome of the most guilt-laden women I have ever

known are moms who work outside of the home. They feel guilty about not being there for all activities,

for not cooking dinner every night and, the worst, for not being home during summer vacation. First, stop beating yourself up. Most child care centers offer fantastic summer outings

and camps, many of which allow your children to do more activities than you would likely do if at home.If your children are old enough, sit down with them

and discuss things they would like to do over the sum-mer, and plan weekend day trips accordingly. In many cases, your kids may want more than anything

to take a picnic and go to Lake Lanier for the day and have your undivided attention. If you have extended family, see if the summer is a good

time for the kids to go visit for a few days, or perhaps your relatives can visit you. If your children do go on a little vacation without you

while you and your spouse stay home to work, make sure you make dinner dates with your spouse to take advan-tage of the kid-free zone. See if you can find a college age (or mature high school

age child) who can pick up your kids early from day care and take them to the neighborhood swimming pool or to a movie a few times a week. Take advantage of the long days. After work, make a

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summer vacation and having their children home from school all day. I would nod my head and think silently about how

exhausting it was going to be to have all four kids home all day, every day. Th e fi rst few days always went smoothly. Everybody

was excited, got along well with one another, and seemed eager to help out around the house. By the fourth day, however, the “B” word — bored —

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As a mother of four children, it’s di� cult for me to fathom how someone could abuse their child. � at said, statistics don’t lie. � ere

are hundreds of thousands of con-� rmed cases of child abuse and ne-glect every year. Four children die every day from

abuse and neglect. More than 400,000 are in foster care on any given day. How does that translate to society?

Children who su� er from abuse and neglect are 53 percent more likely to become juvenile delinquents. And we all know that can lead to hard-core crime later.If you’re not involved in social work

or child welfare, you may not have heard of Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA. � is organization supplies volun-

teers, known as CASAs, to walk alongside a child who is in the wel-

fare system after being removed from his/her home due to abuse or neglect. � e CASAs know the history of

the child’s case. � ey attend numer-ous meetings with and on behalf of the child and appear in court with him or her. Because of their familiarity with

the case, the volunteers make in-formed recommendations to the court, always doing so in the best interest of the child.Janet Walden, executive director of

CASA in Forsyth County, said the organization plays a critical role in the lives of these children. “When a child is removed from the

home and placed in temporary fos-ter care, it is so important that they have an adult who will advocate for them,” she explained. “Caseworkers change, the child’s

placement changes, they attend a

di� erent school. � e only constant in the child’s life during this period is his or her CASA.”Walden stressed that becoming a

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Even if your kids are going outdoors to play and are not swimming — make them wear sunscreen.

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I remember seeing a photo of a truck driver whose face on the left side was visibly extremely more wrinkled than the right, due in part to the sun beating down on that side. Do yourself a favor and slather up. Of course, that goes for your children as well. Even if your kids are going outdoors to play and are not swimming — make them wear sunscreen.

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• Stay hydrated. Especially if you will be outdoors, even at the pool, drink plenty of water all day. Get in the habit of always bringing water along in the car. I started that when I was a child. On the rare occasion when I forget, I have to stop and buy a bottle of water because not having it makes me think I am thirsty.

• If you exercise outdoors, try to do so early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the full-on heat of the day. � is also goes for letting children play outside.

• Instead of heating up the house with the oven, use agrill or slow cooker for most cooking.

• When packing a picnic or somebody’s lunch for the day, remember to keep cold foods cold, and hot foods hot.Nobody wants to end up getting sick after a fun day in the sunshine.

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