Life is difficult....

In one of the chapel sermons at OBU I made some notes inmy Bible for Phillipians 1:18-30. I wrote, "Life is difficult...so what? Jesus is Lord...I will rejoice!" Rejoicing is not what comes to mind in the midst of trouble but we are reminded by James to, " ...Consider it pure joy when we face trials of many kinds." The last year of my life has had many trials and I am still being taught. I do not always welcome trials...in fact I often try to avoid them.
Just as I avoid trials, painful things, so do many of my patients. We, as healthcare professionals are constantly reminding patients to cough, deep breathe, turn, and get up and walk around after their surgeries. We know if they dont, they will not heal. For example, I had a patient who was capable of feeding himself, walking, and doing other tasks but he refused to do them. I reminded him that I wanted to take care of him but if I did everything for him he would be no better off because he would get infections from not coughing and weak from not using his hands. He still avoided these things because they were painful...and out of fear. But I knew if he avoided them he would be worse than before healthcare intervention.
Just as coughing and walking can be painful after surgery, so can many things in my life. But if I do not "exercise" my faith I will be no better off than that patient in bed unable to do simple tasks for himself. God allows these things in my life to make me stronger and without them I will become helpless against the world and the many temptations that wait for me daily.
Most importantly, I have to remember I am not alone. Just as this man had people willing to help....just not to do everything for him. Jesus will be with me, but I have to take the first step toward him on my own. It is my choice to follow.

I apologize...

I apologize for whomever I snapped at for the comment on this morning's post.Oh and I called Trevor and woke him up, and I am sorry for that. I AM careful about what I say. I miss the days where I was in nursing school and we could have post conference to rehash the events of the day. I get to do that some with the nurses on the floor, but not the same. Yes, I have been careful, but I need to be more careful and aware.

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Well trying to send the pic, but guess what? I got hit today on my way to church. Of course they didnt stop (and I actually tried to follow him for a little bit). He evaded me and now I get to deal with the damages he inflicted to the front end of my car. Really not too bad but just frustrating that some people will not take responsibility for their actions and others, who are innocent bystanders have to pay for it.

Here we go again.....

Well I arrived back home safely in Houston early Friday morning. I had some good interviews, and some not so good ones that helped me decide where I DONT want to work. I am excited about the prospect of one which my friend Julie is helping me with.
Craziness here. I have two nights of work down and five more to go and then I go to Student Life Conference with the youth. Fun stuff. I guess small group is over but I will still try to do stuff on Thursdays with the group.
Work has been interesting. I found out that last night's code on our floor ( yes we had another one) was the fourth in the last week, counting last Saturday morning's. I guess we are getting good at coding or something on 10 Tower.

Code Blue

I can only sit back in amazement right now. I am past exhaustion but I don't think I can sleep now. I had an awful night last night at work, and I only worked 8 hours! I think God knows I could only take 8 tonight. This morning we coded one of my patients I took care of last night. Well I didnt really do anything. I ran to retrieve the crash cart, that's about it. I just couldnt believe it and my brain was fried after that night so I just let the other nurses take over. Which was ok. Well now I will try to relax and try not to cry since I have to go back tonight.

Ahh day off

Today was the normal day off routine of getting things done I didnt do on the days I worked. I had a doctor's appointment, ran errands, ate lunch with a friend, called some friends on the phone, and cleaned my humble abode. Check out Trev and I 's new toys. I think they are pretty cool. I am still on my Dune kick. I read Dune, Dune Messiah, and am working on Children of Dune. I watched the newest Dune miniseries, Children of Dune and tonight I will watch the old school Dune, which I have heard from a reliable source is very good.

Trev and I are now the proud owners of two Darth Taters....the force is strong with this one...

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, the small group and I celebrated at Taco Cabana. Good times. Same old, same old besides that. Still trying to decide which job I want to take. Oh and my brother graduates next week from mechanic school. And then its decision time! Thanks to all the friends and family who have prayed for me, listened to me, and dealt with me over the last few weeks. I love you all.

This is what I think about anyone who cant enjoy a visit to the zoo!

Two giant prairie dogs

Abby found a llama, since she wants to "grow" one after Napoleon Dynamite

Abby and Jessica's first ride on the Metro Rail