I have almost posted 300 times on this blog. That's pretty crazy, especially since a couple people actually think I DO have something to say...ha ha! I'm still not so sure, but most of the time this is quicker than writing in a journal, and I was already doing that. This is just a different venue for my "writing" (I use quotations because I wouldn't call myself a "writer" any more than I would call myself an astronaut...).
I'd have to say that today was another good day. I suppose, with the right attitude, EVERY day could be a good day! I was a tiny bit busy until about 11:00 this morning and then was pretty bored the rest of the day. (I'll take "bored" over feeling like a terrible nurse any day!)
One thing that connected me to my "new friend" from Tuesday is that both of us have a special little bond with one of our patients. She is a very sick little girl, and she created quite a bit of "drama" surrounding whether or not she should be listed for a transplant (sometimes it is not "cut and dry", but I will not go into any details). A decision was made, and she received another chance to live last night. She survived the first major surgery part of this journey, and time will tell what God's plans are for her. My friend was SO happy about this. She also received some other good news yesterday, and I am very happy for her. Like I wrote previously, even if it happens that we never get together again (hoping that is not the case, but you never know), those hours we had on Tuesday can never be taken away from us. We needed those moments together, and I am blessed that God gave them to me.
I talked to one of my high school friends tonight. She is about eight weeks pregnant. Tomorrow she will go to the doctor for the first time. Praying for a healthy baby. Hopefully we will be able to have lunch (I signed up to work a bonus shift, but they have already told me I will not be needed unless someone calls in sick.)
My heart is hurting for sweet Emily and her family this evening. She has been such a blessing to me in sharing her story, and supporting me in my journey to becoming a foster parent. She is an amazing writer, but sometimes there are no words to describe what you are feeling inside. Today happens to be one of those days. (I was SO bored at work that I was doing LOTS of Internet searching...I'm glad that somehow I steered clear from checking "my blogs", because those tears may have been a little difficult to explain...while it was SO sad to read her post, it was better to be able to cry in the privacy of my own home, and let her know right then that I was praying.) I am praying that the prayers of those who love and care about her will lift her up during this difficult time.
Well, I suppose there is a TINY chance I will receive a 5:30 AM call telling me they need me to work. So, I should get ready for bed. Good night.
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