Today I love my job!

Everyone has times that they are so ready for a vacation or just don't want to go to work. At times we find ourselves asking ourselves if its time to move to something new. Then we have those days where we remember why we do what we do, we see the purpose God had behind opening the doors to what career we have chosen. For me one of those days was today...I have them every once in a while...nothing special really happened today, just another day at work. I always try to do my best to treat each patient as if they were my child, and each family as if they were my family. I try to put myself into their shoes, to understand their frustrations, their sadness, happiness, blow ups, even their neglecting their own child. Some things I can't understand though I will always try to do my best not to judge though sometimes it comes very easily. We have had a lot of loss in my unit this year and it continues to come, this is a sad atmosphere to spend on a daily basis but there is always that glimmer of hope, that one child that makes great strides and then the child that takes all the resources we have and makes baby steps and then sometimes steps backwards. My job is kind of like a marriage, you take the good with the bad sometimes... I hope i remember days like these when i'm going through some of the bad...

Pics as promised!

Bachelorette fun!

So My friends Matt and Daylee have been dating for 7 years now and have a cutie lil man, Jaden, that so affectionately calls me "Nana". On September 12th they will be getting married, so as keeping with tradition we went out on the town this past Saturday and helped them celebrate the beginning of a married life together. We got a party bus and and had a blast! Some had more "fun" than others but it was definitely a good time! And most importantly Daylee and Matt had the times of their lives with some of the people they lov

e the most! I was glad to be there to celebrate with them! And can't wait to be a part of their happy day as I am a bridesmaid (yes once again! haha) in their wedding. I will post some pics here in a few! Enjoy!

Lifes lessons

I am continually being reminded by God that he is ever present in everything! I went to a new church group tonight and had a great time! Its funny that every lesson i end up sitting in on or every cd i put in to listen to a teaching seems to be something that reminds me of what I need to remember, or points out things that I had forgotten, or even points out something I'd rather not admit or wouldn't even think of otherwise. For the past month of so I hear an ever resounding "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding!" These of course are a scripture, but! this the words of a song that i sang as a young child in church! Who knew that 20 years later it would be such a huge reminder to what I am called to in my daily walk through life. GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!! :-)

Pics of my house

Here are some pics of my house! It needs a little TLC but is pretty much move in ready! And i'm ready to move in. Just waiting waiting waiting! I'll be looking for helpers for moving and painting! Any takers??? :)

Patience for my pad!

For those of you who don't know I am in the middle of purchasing my first house! It's an adorable house and I am so excited to start the journey of being a homeowner! Its a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 car garage (detached), all wood floors, brand new paint, and stainless steel appliances. I am doing some work to the house before I move in which include a 6 foot cedar privacy fence. The house also has a front deck! There are some other changes that will be happening as well, I can't wait to get in and get started. Closing date is September 17th as of right now but I'm hoping for it to move up! A quick thank you to all those who helped me move out of my condo into my temporary location. I look forward to the time i'm not living on 1/4th of my wardrobe and out of boxes and bags haha! Pictures to come!