Hello Lovely

or a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin- real life. but there was always some obstacle in the way, some unfinished business. at last it dawned on me that this was my life. there is no way to happiness, happiness is the way."
-souza



Life is happening and I am starting to realize that I must jump up and go with it. That may mean leaving all that is familiar and pleasant, but I am beginning to realize that I do not risk much and therefore gain little.

Here's to hoping.

As for nursing stories:
Yesterday, I took care of an old man who was sweet but thought he saw ants in his bed and there was no convincing him otherwise. I did the only thing I could think of and sat down in his bed and said "look they aren't biting, so please lay down and if they bite you I promise I will get you out of this bed." and guess what! He laid down and took a nice long nap! small victories people. I love the old people, I really do, who knows where that came from. But, they always have great stories and humor and if they are crazy, we seem to have a good time then too. I am reminded daily that without love and laughter you will wither away.

I also am shown daily that faith plays a larger part in health than I realized. It seems that believing that your fears and prayers are heard boost spirits so much more than any medicine. The people that truly have speedy recoveries and miraculous healings, more often than not, are very strong believers and have a strong network of praying loved ones.

I spoke to my boss about Travel nursing in the future and she said that if she had it to do again before she had a family she would have gone everywhere. She is the best boss in the world, truly. She suggested ways to make myself more marketable and even suggested some classes to take at the hospital and travel nurses I should talk to. How awesome is she!?

Well I am about to go eat lunch with my wonderful parents. Will work more on this blog later.

Love.
Leah