Do I have anything to say?: Twelve Hours

Friday, October 17, 2008

Twelve Hours

My mom is picking me up for the airport in TWELVE hours! I am about half-way packed, although I'm not sure how the rest of the stuff will fit into my already full suitcase (I'm definitely thinking it could be over the weight limit, so may need to do some reorganizing of items). While I know I could re-wear clothes, what would that do to my pictures?! ;o) I'm sure I'll figure something out, but decided to take a little break to write my last post from home for a while. I discovered last night that I don't go back to work until Halloween. That is SO crazy!

I felt TONS better today (I never actually did feel "sick" but WAS worried that was coming!). It was a "steady" day at work, but not too busy. I did a bit of "visiting" in between "work stuff" (although, I think that interacting with the families should be a PART of the "work" stuff...the FUN part for me, plus it's the part that has taught me even more than the "technical" side of the job).

Well, I suppose I should either finish packing or go to bed. Good night from here :o)

1 comment:

Laurie said...: Have a great time on your trip! I can't wait to see pictures!!; 18 October, 2008 03:11

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Who's Who

Updated September 2013

I have one sister who is married and has two boys. "A" was born June 2009 and "I" was born March 2012. We are both really close to my parents and have lots of "family dinners".

I wrote a lot about my patients when I first started this blog. Some patients are still growing and thriving, and others have lost their battles.

My first foster placements lived with me from June 2010-September 2011. They were sisters who were 15 and almost 3 when they were placed with me and are now 18 and 5. I called M "the teen" and L "the little one". They live with their mom who still has many issues, but are doing well (ok) and I still have (not enough) contact with them.

My second foster placement came to me September 6, 2012. I call her Zoe and she turned 5 in April. She has cystic fibrosis and has been a patient on my floor at the hospital. The plan is still reunification.

Ivy is a 17-year-old whose mom died just before Thanksgiving. She has a Guardian, but is unable to live with him due to some family issues. She has no other family who is willing/able to take her. She moved in with me the beginning of February. She moved to a group home at the beginning of August as her needs were too great for me with my schedule and having another child with special needs.