.........ADIOS AMIGOS!!!!!!!!
Thanks to my wonderful sister............and her wonderful company............I'M GOING TO PUERTO RICO IN JANUARY!!!!!
Of course I have to figure out all the details/dates/work/etc.....but heck! I'm going! There is a business part to it for Steph, but mostly we get to enjoy a free, yes free, holiday, together in Puerto Rico!
We've always wanted to go on a sister holiday, but when funds are limited and you have a spouse, that isn't the first thing in line. So, here is our chance! Free, completely funded by her company! And I get to go as her guest!!!! That totally rocks!
I'm so excited to fly on a plane with my sister, get another passport stamp with my sister, lay on the beach in bathing suits and drink fun drinks with my sister, sleep in the same room and share a hotel room with my sister, eat in a variety of restaurants with my sister, participate in the activities that all-inclusive resorts offer with my sister, take some of their salsa and merengue dance classes with my sister, swim in the ocean with my sister, take LOTS of pictures with my sister, have warm weather in the middle of our Manitoban winter with my sister, .............MUST I GO ON?????
I am totally excited! And so very honored that I have a sister who would pick me as her guest! I love sisters!
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Not so tough lately.....
I'm generally a pretty strong person, mentally and emotionally. I have felt great strength through the medical ordeals of Shane's epilepsy since July.
Lately, I'm not feeling so tough. In the past week, Shane has had 2 seizures, in which I have been here to help him recover from. Last wednesday morning, Steph found him on the floor in the office and quickly woke me up. Late thursday night, I was awoken from sleep to find him on the floor in the hallway. The banging of his fingers against the doorframe was loud enough to wake me up from a dead sleep.
That second one was a little too much for me. I felt so alone. It is 1am. People are sleeping. My husband is incoherent on the floor. It is dark. I have to start my first 12 hour shifts in my rotation in 6 and a half hours. Do I go to work? Do I stay home with Shane? Will he have another one in the morning if I go?
So, I called my mom after Shane came to and we got him into bed. And I cried. I haven't done that about the seizures and such in a while.
As for the doctor's this afternoon, again Shane's body is different than the norm. His levels are fine. Highly therapeutic. The therapeutic range is 8-12. Shane is at 11.2. That's a wonderful level to be at. Except that the seizures are continuing. We don't know why.
So, we were instructed to contact our neurologist directly, as this kinda goes out of the scope of what our GP is generally doing. I called the secretary. She's going to talk to the neurologist and then call us back probably tomorrow. She says that he may want to meet with us earlier than our next appointment. And, he may want to try a new medication. That feels like starting at the beginning all over again. For the third time.
So, I'm feeling a little down about the whole thing. I'm having a harder time with it than Shane is. It totally sucks emotionally to find your husband on the floor, unresponsive. It totally sucks to not know what is going to happen when you go to bed before him, or go to work in the morning. It totally sucks that I don't know if today will accompany seizures or not. It totally sucks for him and interferes with his whole day.
I'm scared about the MRI and what it might find. I'm annoyed with the idea of doing another EEG and not getting specific answers. And I'm afraid of the answers. I'm afraid of the possibility that the CT scan missed something important back in July and now we've waited until November to find out. I'm dreading the results and anticipating them all at the same time.
I'm just not feeling so tough right now. I could if I wanted to, but not today. I have the right perspective and have my faith in the Great Healer. But, today I'm sad.
I'm generally a pretty strong person, mentally and emotionally. I have felt great strength through the medical ordeals of Shane's epilepsy since July.
Lately, I'm not feeling so tough. In the past week, Shane has had 2 seizures, in which I have been here to help him recover from. Last wednesday morning, Steph found him on the floor in the office and quickly woke me up. Late thursday night, I was awoken from sleep to find him on the floor in the hallway. The banging of his fingers against the doorframe was loud enough to wake me up from a dead sleep.
That second one was a little too much for me. I felt so alone. It is 1am. People are sleeping. My husband is incoherent on the floor. It is dark. I have to start my first 12 hour shifts in my rotation in 6 and a half hours. Do I go to work? Do I stay home with Shane? Will he have another one in the morning if I go?
So, I called my mom after Shane came to and we got him into bed. And I cried. I haven't done that about the seizures and such in a while.
As for the doctor's this afternoon, again Shane's body is different than the norm. His levels are fine. Highly therapeutic. The therapeutic range is 8-12. Shane is at 11.2. That's a wonderful level to be at. Except that the seizures are continuing. We don't know why.
So, we were instructed to contact our neurologist directly, as this kinda goes out of the scope of what our GP is generally doing. I called the secretary. She's going to talk to the neurologist and then call us back probably tomorrow. She says that he may want to meet with us earlier than our next appointment. And, he may want to try a new medication. That feels like starting at the beginning all over again. For the third time.
So, I'm feeling a little down about the whole thing. I'm having a harder time with it than Shane is. It totally sucks emotionally to find your husband on the floor, unresponsive. It totally sucks to not know what is going to happen when you go to bed before him, or go to work in the morning. It totally sucks that I don't know if today will accompany seizures or not. It totally sucks for him and interferes with his whole day.
I'm scared about the MRI and what it might find. I'm annoyed with the idea of doing another EEG and not getting specific answers. And I'm afraid of the answers. I'm afraid of the possibility that the CT scan missed something important back in July and now we've waited until November to find out. I'm dreading the results and anticipating them all at the same time.
I'm just not feeling so tough right now. I could if I wanted to, but not today. I have the right perspective and have my faith in the Great Healer. But, today I'm sad.
Pathology....
Good news in the pathology department. Got the mole removed because my hubbie noticed it looking a little different over time and there were some abnormal qualities about it. The pathology came back all normal. No precancerous or cancerous cells at all. All normal! Thank-you Lord (not that I was really worried, but that's great regardless!)!
In other news.....
We have another doctor's appointment today. This time it is for Shane. We will be finding out what his tegretol levels have been with the recent seizures. We also have to inform the doctor of the latest one. I don't think we'll get many answers today...we are seeing the GP not the neurologist. But, some answers would be nice. Even if it was simply that the recent seizures were due to low levels, that would help. Continue to keep us in your prayers please!
Good news in the pathology department. Got the mole removed because my hubbie noticed it looking a little different over time and there were some abnormal qualities about it. The pathology came back all normal. No precancerous or cancerous cells at all. All normal! Thank-you Lord (not that I was really worried, but that's great regardless!)!
In other news.....
We have another doctor's appointment today. This time it is for Shane. We will be finding out what his tegretol levels have been with the recent seizures. We also have to inform the doctor of the latest one. I don't think we'll get many answers today...we are seeing the GP not the neurologist. But, some answers would be nice. Even if it was simply that the recent seizures were due to low levels, that would help. Continue to keep us in your prayers please!
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Things to do today:
-do my hair for my driver's picture
-go pay the dentist
-visit the doctor's to get the stitches removed from my back (got a mole removed 12 days ago)
-bake something....somehow I feel like baking on tuesdays!
-clean the house with my hubbie
-spend time with my Jesus
-perhaps hit the weights at the Y
-pray this evening with whomever shows up for Tuesday Night Prayer
It should be a pretty nice day!
-do my hair for my driver's picture
-go pay the dentist
-visit the doctor's to get the stitches removed from my back (got a mole removed 12 days ago)
-bake something....somehow I feel like baking on tuesdays!
-clean the house with my hubbie
-spend time with my Jesus
-perhaps hit the weights at the Y
-pray this evening with whomever shows up for Tuesday Night Prayer
It should be a pretty nice day!
Monday, October 24, 2005
Just thinking....
I was chatting on the phone with a friend this evening (lovely Bonnie) for a short while, and realized something neat. It is in relation to the previous post...along the lines of passing my exam and graduating....the whole school topic.
Shane and I started dating in September of 2000....the fall after my high school graduation. I worked full time that year. I realized that working full time kinda sucked and decided to go back to school. I started my first year of university as the beginning of our second year of dating began.
The neat thing is that Shane has been either a boyfriend or a fiance or a husband through my entire nursing degree. From start to finish. I knew that....but I never really thought about it that way! That is so neat that he has been there through the entire process...all those years!
Another neat thing is that we are at the beginning again. Our roles have really changed in the last few months. I get up early, go off to work, have days off, can do some relaxing when I'm home, etc. I used to be doing some sort of homework all the time. Now, Shane is the one having to stay home with homework, sit in front of the computer typing papers for hours, etc. It is very different in that way than it used to be!
I think it is kinda cool that we are at the beginning of his degree, just like we were with mine 4 years ago. Those years went really quickly....and yet there were big things that happened in that time.....such as getting married! So, I'm curious what the next few years will hold and think it is a fun thought to be having another graduation in another 4 years! We'll see what happens as life pans out according to God's leading!
I was chatting on the phone with a friend this evening (lovely Bonnie) for a short while, and realized something neat. It is in relation to the previous post...along the lines of passing my exam and graduating....the whole school topic.
Shane and I started dating in September of 2000....the fall after my high school graduation. I worked full time that year. I realized that working full time kinda sucked and decided to go back to school. I started my first year of university as the beginning of our second year of dating began.
The neat thing is that Shane has been either a boyfriend or a fiance or a husband through my entire nursing degree. From start to finish. I knew that....but I never really thought about it that way! That is so neat that he has been there through the entire process...all those years!
Another neat thing is that we are at the beginning again. Our roles have really changed in the last few months. I get up early, go off to work, have days off, can do some relaxing when I'm home, etc. I used to be doing some sort of homework all the time. Now, Shane is the one having to stay home with homework, sit in front of the computer typing papers for hours, etc. It is very different in that way than it used to be!
I think it is kinda cool that we are at the beginning of his degree, just like we were with mine 4 years ago. Those years went really quickly....and yet there were big things that happened in that time.....such as getting married! So, I'm curious what the next few years will hold and think it is a fun thought to be having another graduation in another 4 years! We'll see what happens as life pans out according to God's leading!
I passed!!!!! I passed!!!!!
I just had a feeling this afternoon to check the mail for my RN exam results! They were there! I've been waiting for them recently, since I wrote the exam back in the beginning of August. And lo and behold, I passed!
Yippee! Today I am going to mail off my RN registration, which of course accompanies a heafty registration cost. Then as soon as I get my registration in the mail, I will bring it to the hospital and get the increase in wage from graduate nurse to registered nurse!!! That, along with my degree, helps out the wage a bit! That is great!
So, now my last four years are officially and completely finished. I finished the classes, the clinicals, the RN exam, the convocation and now the final pass came that was most essential. Yeah! Finally a relief....it is completely finished!!!!
But, homework isn't. I'm off to do some readings for a workshop coming up......
I just had a feeling this afternoon to check the mail for my RN exam results! They were there! I've been waiting for them recently, since I wrote the exam back in the beginning of August. And lo and behold, I passed!
Yippee! Today I am going to mail off my RN registration, which of course accompanies a heafty registration cost. Then as soon as I get my registration in the mail, I will bring it to the hospital and get the increase in wage from graduate nurse to registered nurse!!! That, along with my degree, helps out the wage a bit! That is great!
So, now my last four years are officially and completely finished. I finished the classes, the clinicals, the RN exam, the convocation and now the final pass came that was most essential. Yeah! Finally a relief....it is completely finished!!!!
But, homework isn't. I'm off to do some readings for a workshop coming up......
Saturday, October 22, 2005
I'm still alive.....
Tomorrow is my last 12 hour shift of 3....I'm pretty tired tonight! Long days, but they are not too bad so far.
Today was insane! I had two deliveries! I felt like such an adrenalin junkie....high to low, high to low, multiple times today! I'm ready to crash!
Today felt good though. It was insane. We were totally not staffed properly. BUT, I'm doing the stuff. I'm getting more into the flow. And that feels good!
(Not to mention, it feels good when your patient's husband tells you that you sound like you know more than the doctor! That really feels nice!)
Off to bed! One more to go!
Tomorrow is my last 12 hour shift of 3....I'm pretty tired tonight! Long days, but they are not too bad so far.
Today was insane! I had two deliveries! I felt like such an adrenalin junkie....high to low, high to low, multiple times today! I'm ready to crash!
Today felt good though. It was insane. We were totally not staffed properly. BUT, I'm doing the stuff. I'm getting more into the flow. And that feels good!
(Not to mention, it feels good when your patient's husband tells you that you sound like you know more than the doctor! That really feels nice!)
Off to bed! One more to go!
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Today is convocation.....
One last official celebration of the end of my bachelor of nursing degree. We had the pinning ceremony and dinner/dance back in April with the nursing faculty alone. That was a fun time!
Today is the big cap and gown day. A ceremony filled with a whole bunch of faculties, not only mine. But, I'm looking forward to looking all "graduated" in the cap, hood and gown! I haven't put one on since grade 12 grad back in 2000.
My lovely mom is getting a babysitter and coming out for the occasion. My dad is taking off the afternoon from work to come. My totally supportive sister is taking off work too! Not sure if my bro is coming yet, but I heard my grandparents are even coming in from Steinbach for the occasion!
Before we do that this afternoon, I am going to a graduation brunch one of my classmates is organizing. I'm looking forward to hearing about where everyone is now...even though it has only been half a year since we were in class together! It will be good!
One great thing about getting my degree today is that I can go to work tomorrow and have a few cents an hour increase by showing human resources my degree in paper! Not much, but every little bit helps!!!
Off I go to beautify myself!
One last official celebration of the end of my bachelor of nursing degree. We had the pinning ceremony and dinner/dance back in April with the nursing faculty alone. That was a fun time!
Today is the big cap and gown day. A ceremony filled with a whole bunch of faculties, not only mine. But, I'm looking forward to looking all "graduated" in the cap, hood and gown! I haven't put one on since grade 12 grad back in 2000.
My lovely mom is getting a babysitter and coming out for the occasion. My dad is taking off the afternoon from work to come. My totally supportive sister is taking off work too! Not sure if my bro is coming yet, but I heard my grandparents are even coming in from Steinbach for the occasion!
Before we do that this afternoon, I am going to a graduation brunch one of my classmates is organizing. I'm looking forward to hearing about where everyone is now...even though it has only been half a year since we were in class together! It will be good!
One great thing about getting my degree today is that I can go to work tomorrow and have a few cents an hour increase by showing human resources my degree in paper! Not much, but every little bit helps!!!
Off I go to beautify myself!
Monday, October 17, 2005
Gotta make this quick!
I'm off to my first day in my new position! I'm a little nervous as I am orientating to one of the new wards this morning! I'm scared, a little! I hope I catch on super quick, as I only get 3 buddy shifts on this ward before I'm on my own! Please Jesus, would you be with me and give me a quick to understand and remember kind of mind!
Thank-you to each and every one of you who sent a happy birthday email, e-card, comment, took me out for a celebration in any way (especially Steph, Shane, my family, Shane's parents, Amy, etc), made a phone call to wish me the greetings, bought cake (housegroup), etc. I had a fabulous birthday! I celebrated all week long with the first outing starting on friday October 7 and the last celebration on saturday October 15!! That is one fun week!
Our computer has been dealing with a virus in the past few days so I have had a lot of time between the crashing computer and my husband who is busy doing home work on here, to blog. So, here is a very quick update! If you think of me, say a prayer about the first day on a new ward! I would totally appreciate that!
I'm off to my first day in my new position! I'm a little nervous as I am orientating to one of the new wards this morning! I'm scared, a little! I hope I catch on super quick, as I only get 3 buddy shifts on this ward before I'm on my own! Please Jesus, would you be with me and give me a quick to understand and remember kind of mind!
Thank-you to each and every one of you who sent a happy birthday email, e-card, comment, took me out for a celebration in any way (especially Steph, Shane, my family, Shane's parents, Amy, etc), made a phone call to wish me the greetings, bought cake (housegroup), etc. I had a fabulous birthday! I celebrated all week long with the first outing starting on friday October 7 and the last celebration on saturday October 15!! That is one fun week!
Our computer has been dealing with a virus in the past few days so I have had a lot of time between the crashing computer and my husband who is busy doing home work on here, to blog. So, here is a very quick update! If you think of me, say a prayer about the first day on a new ward! I would totally appreciate that!
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!!
....and my dad, and my friend Ruth, and little Rachel! All of us are celebrating today!
I absolutely love celebrating birthdays! Today I turn 23! That sounds like a good age and a fun year ahead!
I'm meeting Stephanie for a pumpkin spice latte at 1pm.....then my hubbie has some sort of celebration planned for the afternoon and/or evening! I love it!
At some point today I want to sit down and journal about the thing that happened in my 22nd year and the goals and desires I have for the next year of 23. I'm kinda big on beginnings and ends. I think this will be a great year!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!
....and my dad, and my friend Ruth, and little Rachel! All of us are celebrating today!
I absolutely love celebrating birthdays! Today I turn 23! That sounds like a good age and a fun year ahead!
I'm meeting Stephanie for a pumpkin spice latte at 1pm.....then my hubbie has some sort of celebration planned for the afternoon and/or evening! I love it!
At some point today I want to sit down and journal about the thing that happened in my 22nd year and the goals and desires I have for the next year of 23. I'm kinda big on beginnings and ends. I think this will be a great year!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Thinking quick this morning.....
I've been up for a long time! Besides a little nap last night, I've been up since yesterday morning! I worked the night shift last night and am soon on my way to bed.
I had a nice quiet night for the majority of it. I was awaiting the next laboring patient as my own. I got to do some readings for the hospital and a workshop I have to attend in the meantime, which was very handy. Though computer screens and florescent lights at 3am are not too wonderful on the eyes!
Well, in my patient flew at 4:55am and we welcomed the baby by 5:28! It was a quick one!
Then, I drove a girl from work home who lives very close to our appartment. On the way we were chatting and in the midst of the conversation it came up that Shane and I have dealt with medical issues this summer....namely, the seizures. It is amazing how sharing one little piece of info can open up another person. This girl just found out (within the last week I think) that she has a tumor on her spine. She told me some of the details around finding out and we had arrived at her place by this time. Just before she jumped out of the car, I mentioned that I would be praying for her. Then I asked her if I could pray for her right there in the car. I laid my hand on the top of her back and prayed for healing. I prayed for the outpouring of signs and wonders (see! the practice of tuesday night prayer is wearing off in the marketplace!!!). I prayed for the comfort, strength and support of Jesus over her. I asked her if we could cover her in prayer tonight, even though she isn't physically with us. She agreed and mentioned how the perfect people have come in contact with her lately. I thank God for those divine appointments and the God moment that we had this morning. I'm often so afraid to step out. It is embarassing and sad to admit. I just often feel the akwardness and don't know what to say. But today I did it! I was totally obedient and flowed naturally in the opportunity God gave me! I didn't even see it coming! Thanks God!
And to add more to the busy morning I've already had, I called the float pool boss and verbally agreed to take the new job in the float pool. I called my other boss to let her know that I will be taking a different position and had to leave a message. I wanted to speak to her in person, but I didn't see her at the hospital this morning. I hope it goes over well!!!!!!
So, I'm off to bed while my husband is still there! Ahhhh....sleep!
I've been up for a long time! Besides a little nap last night, I've been up since yesterday morning! I worked the night shift last night and am soon on my way to bed.
I had a nice quiet night for the majority of it. I was awaiting the next laboring patient as my own. I got to do some readings for the hospital and a workshop I have to attend in the meantime, which was very handy. Though computer screens and florescent lights at 3am are not too wonderful on the eyes!
Well, in my patient flew at 4:55am and we welcomed the baby by 5:28! It was a quick one!
Then, I drove a girl from work home who lives very close to our appartment. On the way we were chatting and in the midst of the conversation it came up that Shane and I have dealt with medical issues this summer....namely, the seizures. It is amazing how sharing one little piece of info can open up another person. This girl just found out (within the last week I think) that she has a tumor on her spine. She told me some of the details around finding out and we had arrived at her place by this time. Just before she jumped out of the car, I mentioned that I would be praying for her. Then I asked her if I could pray for her right there in the car. I laid my hand on the top of her back and prayed for healing. I prayed for the outpouring of signs and wonders (see! the practice of tuesday night prayer is wearing off in the marketplace!!!). I prayed for the comfort, strength and support of Jesus over her. I asked her if we could cover her in prayer tonight, even though she isn't physically with us. She agreed and mentioned how the perfect people have come in contact with her lately. I thank God for those divine appointments and the God moment that we had this morning. I'm often so afraid to step out. It is embarassing and sad to admit. I just often feel the akwardness and don't know what to say. But today I did it! I was totally obedient and flowed naturally in the opportunity God gave me! I didn't even see it coming! Thanks God!
And to add more to the busy morning I've already had, I called the float pool boss and verbally agreed to take the new job in the float pool. I called my other boss to let her know that I will be taking a different position and had to leave a message. I wanted to speak to her in person, but I didn't see her at the hospital this morning. I hope it goes over well!!!!!!
So, I'm off to bed while my husband is still there! Ahhhh....sleep!
Monday, October 10, 2005
Lots of Thanksgiving.....
It is a pretty busy week over at our place with Thanksgiving and my birthday all in one week. Some years it actually is the same day.
Saturday was Thanksgiving with Shane's family, yesterday was with my mom's side, today with my dad's side. And then we are having a Thanksgiving dinner next sunday with my mom and siblings! Yikes!
Yesterday afternoon, Steph took family pictures for Shane and I! That's right! Pictures of our little family...just the two of us! They turned out so well! She really did a great job! I just want to keep looking at them!
In the job area, it looks like I'm going to take the plunge and take the new job offer. There are so many good things about it, that I don't want to turn it down! I'm definitely scared about it, but I hope it is such a great decision for our family!
So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are some things I am thankful for:
- my awesome husband and rockin' marriage!
- my great friends and family members!
- that there is always food in my house
- warm bathes
- my comfy bed and warm blankets
- a great group of people at church that have some of the same vision!!! Yah! I love when that happens!
- our little prayer group on tuesdays!
- my job and God's financial provision for us
- God's destiny for our lives and the excitement it brings!
- Being willing to follow in whatever God leads....having the faith through Him to have taken some steps this year (eg. Shane quitting his job, going to school, etc)
- this upcoming year and all the awesome things it is going to bring! More wisdom and revelation of Jesus, walking further into our callings here on earth, loving each other more, and hopefully a bunch of great and exciting things!
Thank-you Jesus for all you've done, all you're doing and all that you are going to do!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!!!!
It is a pretty busy week over at our place with Thanksgiving and my birthday all in one week. Some years it actually is the same day.
Saturday was Thanksgiving with Shane's family, yesterday was with my mom's side, today with my dad's side. And then we are having a Thanksgiving dinner next sunday with my mom and siblings! Yikes!
Yesterday afternoon, Steph took family pictures for Shane and I! That's right! Pictures of our little family...just the two of us! They turned out so well! She really did a great job! I just want to keep looking at them!
In the job area, it looks like I'm going to take the plunge and take the new job offer. There are so many good things about it, that I don't want to turn it down! I'm definitely scared about it, but I hope it is such a great decision for our family!
So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are some things I am thankful for:
- my awesome husband and rockin' marriage!
- my great friends and family members!
- that there is always food in my house
- warm bathes
- my comfy bed and warm blankets
- a great group of people at church that have some of the same vision!!! Yah! I love when that happens!
- our little prayer group on tuesdays!
- my job and God's financial provision for us
- God's destiny for our lives and the excitement it brings!
- Being willing to follow in whatever God leads....having the faith through Him to have taken some steps this year (eg. Shane quitting his job, going to school, etc)
- this upcoming year and all the awesome things it is going to bring! More wisdom and revelation of Jesus, walking further into our callings here on earth, loving each other more, and hopefully a bunch of great and exciting things!
Thank-you Jesus for all you've done, all you're doing and all that you are going to do!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!!!!
Saturday, October 08, 2005
So, the job situation.....
I got a call on thursday with another job offer. I must have applied for it a while back and somehow it is up for my grab right now. I guess the girl that originally got it, got another position and now I'm the next one for the picking.
So, I asked a bunch of questions on thursday and friday and now Shane and I are praying about it over the weekend. I have to give in my answer by tuesday at noon. The boss is holding it for me until then.
These are the details:
-It is a .75 permanent position. A .75 means about 7 and a half 8 hour shifts in a two week period. Full time is 10, which is the other position I'm supposed to be starting. By about the .85 position you are looking at another tax bracket, so I'm told. So, really I'm not making that much less at a .75 plus getting paid out the stats as opposed to the full time. And I can pick up when I want to.
-Unlike the permanent position that I got a few weeks ago that starts a week today, this new position is 12 hour shifts instead of 8 hour ones. That means a psycho amount of work in a few days, but a lot more time off in between.
-The schedule is downright incredible. My full time would be 7 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off. Pretty psycho. You practically live at the hospital. The .75 is 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 6 off, 3 on, 3 off, 2 on, 7 off. So, pretty much I would get 2 weeks off a month!
-The scarey part.....the .75 is in the maternal/child float pool. This means I wouldn't be sticking to the same ward each day I go to work. The full time is on the low risk labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum side. With the .75 I would be starting off the hop on LDRP (where I am presently), L & D (higher risk....did half of my practicum there), and I'd be orientated to 3A Postpartum right away. By January at the latest I would be orientated to 3B....gynecology(womens' surgeries) and antepartum (where women go when having troubles earlier in their pregnancies). By spring, I would be in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). Can you say incredibly frightening but an incredible opportunity????????
So, I've heard good feedback from some people I love and trust. I am leaning towards this new position but want to continue to ask Jesus about it. It would be a year of INTENSE LEARNING. A really steep learning curve. But, it would be an incredible opportunity for me and would allow me to be more diverse in the areas I nurse and make me more and more valuable in my employment.
Oh, and one more thing that was positive. I had already arrange a few days that I needed off in November. This new job would require me to work those days. So I asked if those days would be flexible or not, as that would influence my decision. The boss is totally willing to switch those days for me if I take the job. Yikes!
So, pray for Shane and I as we pray and ask for wisdom. I know it sounds like a no-brainer, but there are some pros and cons to each decision. I'll keep you posted!
I got a call on thursday with another job offer. I must have applied for it a while back and somehow it is up for my grab right now. I guess the girl that originally got it, got another position and now I'm the next one for the picking.
So, I asked a bunch of questions on thursday and friday and now Shane and I are praying about it over the weekend. I have to give in my answer by tuesday at noon. The boss is holding it for me until then.
These are the details:
-It is a .75 permanent position. A .75 means about 7 and a half 8 hour shifts in a two week period. Full time is 10, which is the other position I'm supposed to be starting. By about the .85 position you are looking at another tax bracket, so I'm told. So, really I'm not making that much less at a .75 plus getting paid out the stats as opposed to the full time. And I can pick up when I want to.
-Unlike the permanent position that I got a few weeks ago that starts a week today, this new position is 12 hour shifts instead of 8 hour ones. That means a psycho amount of work in a few days, but a lot more time off in between.
-The schedule is downright incredible. My full time would be 7 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off. Pretty psycho. You practically live at the hospital. The .75 is 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 6 off, 3 on, 3 off, 2 on, 7 off. So, pretty much I would get 2 weeks off a month!
-The scarey part.....the .75 is in the maternal/child float pool. This means I wouldn't be sticking to the same ward each day I go to work. The full time is on the low risk labor, delivery, recovery, postpartum side. With the .75 I would be starting off the hop on LDRP (where I am presently), L & D (higher risk....did half of my practicum there), and I'd be orientated to 3A Postpartum right away. By January at the latest I would be orientated to 3B....gynecology(womens' surgeries) and antepartum (where women go when having troubles earlier in their pregnancies). By spring, I would be in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). Can you say incredibly frightening but an incredible opportunity????????
So, I've heard good feedback from some people I love and trust. I am leaning towards this new position but want to continue to ask Jesus about it. It would be a year of INTENSE LEARNING. A really steep learning curve. But, it would be an incredible opportunity for me and would allow me to be more diverse in the areas I nurse and make me more and more valuable in my employment.
Oh, and one more thing that was positive. I had already arrange a few days that I needed off in November. This new job would require me to work those days. So I asked if those days would be flexible or not, as that would influence my decision. The boss is totally willing to switch those days for me if I take the job. Yikes!
So, pray for Shane and I as we pray and ask for wisdom. I know it sounds like a no-brainer, but there are some pros and cons to each decision. I'll keep you posted!
And.......celebrate!
This morning/afternoon will be a fun time! Sisters know how to celebrate one another the best! Steph is taking me out for my birthday a few days early so that we could celebrate it on a weekend. We have pedicures at 10am! I love those things! Such a girly/sister thing to do! Then we are going for lunch at PineRidge Hollow! She even made a reservation! Ahhh...the atmosphere and the food there make it very wonderful. Then we are off to Birds Hill Park for some horse back riding. I am excited! I'm a little scared of horses, but that is minor! We will enjoy ourselves like crazy today!
Last night we went out with my mom, brother, sister and Shane for the family celebration for my birthday! We went to Olive Garden and though the wait was extremely long, it was a great time! Such funny conversations can come up when you are with family! I love my family very much!
So, I will update about the job thing later when I have a moment! Gotta run!
This morning/afternoon will be a fun time! Sisters know how to celebrate one another the best! Steph is taking me out for my birthday a few days early so that we could celebrate it on a weekend. We have pedicures at 10am! I love those things! Such a girly/sister thing to do! Then we are going for lunch at PineRidge Hollow! She even made a reservation! Ahhh...the atmosphere and the food there make it very wonderful. Then we are off to Birds Hill Park for some horse back riding. I am excited! I'm a little scared of horses, but that is minor! We will enjoy ourselves like crazy today!
Last night we went out with my mom, brother, sister and Shane for the family celebration for my birthday! We went to Olive Garden and though the wait was extremely long, it was a great time! Such funny conversations can come up when you are with family! I love my family very much!
So, I will update about the job thing later when I have a moment! Gotta run!
Friday, October 07, 2005
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN!!!!!
Today is Brian's 40th birthday! And he seems to love birthdays! So, pray for the guy today!
In other news, lots of things going on in my mind. Today we are going for lunch with my dad, a funeral for Shane's friend and a family birthday celebration for me! My birthday is on wednesday! It is a day full of highly charged emotional stuff....celebrations and sadness. If you think of us today, say a prayer. The funeral is at 2pm.
Interesting decisions coming up about my job. I'll fill you in later.
Today is Brian's 40th birthday! And he seems to love birthdays! So, pray for the guy today!
In other news, lots of things going on in my mind. Today we are going for lunch with my dad, a funeral for Shane's friend and a family birthday celebration for me! My birthday is on wednesday! It is a day full of highly charged emotional stuff....celebrations and sadness. If you think of us today, say a prayer. The funeral is at 2pm.
Interesting decisions coming up about my job. I'll fill you in later.
Monday, October 03, 2005
Prayer please....
It has been a rough week around here. Last week monday we got the results from the EEG saying that there are some abnormalities in Shane's left temporal lobe. That same day we went to the doctors' and had another blow by seeing him check off the "permanent" box in regards to the "disability". A little disheartening. Shane has another EEG and an MRI scheduled for November. Then we had another seizure thursday morning, which hasn't happening in quite a while. Very disheartening.
Now, we found out later on last night that a friend of Shane's growing up died yesterday morning in a car accident.
Shane is really having a tough time this week. Pray for my hubbie if you would. Pray for peace. Pray for comfort. Pray for a heart and mind of an overcomer in the midst of grieving.
It has been a rough week around here. Last week monday we got the results from the EEG saying that there are some abnormalities in Shane's left temporal lobe. That same day we went to the doctors' and had another blow by seeing him check off the "permanent" box in regards to the "disability". A little disheartening. Shane has another EEG and an MRI scheduled for November. Then we had another seizure thursday morning, which hasn't happening in quite a while. Very disheartening.
Now, we found out later on last night that a friend of Shane's growing up died yesterday morning in a car accident.
Shane is really having a tough time this week. Pray for my hubbie if you would. Pray for peace. Pray for comfort. Pray for a heart and mind of an overcomer in the midst of grieving.
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Tenderizing of the heart...
I arrived at church today feeling alright, definitely tired. Worship started. I found myself unable to keep myself from crying. My eyes just teared and teared, accompanied by the rest of my body joining in with all the emotion. I didn't know what kind of reaction I was having!
I've been asking the Lord to reveal His affections to my heart lately. I want to know in my heart, instead of just my head, the affections that Jesus has for me. I want fresh revelation all the time about how Jesus feels about me.
Yesterday I was having some time with the Lord and asked to feel/know the affections he has for me. I felt a fierce love. His ravenous desire for my presence. Wow, He fiercely desires my very presence. He longs for me far more than I long for Him!
This morning, I felt the tender emotions of love. He really is my only hope. I felt that. I felt that my heart was being tenderized. I felt unexplained vulnerability, but it was a good thing. Whatever He was doing, it was a good process in my heart. No matter what happens on this earth, in my life, He will always be with me. His purpose for me is number 1. When it doesn't make sense, doesn't seem fair or part of what I would think would be the plan, He is sovereign.
Today I choose to give my yes to all that God has for me and my life. Today I choose to say that God is good. Today I choose to hear His voice and live fully. Today I choose to fix my gaze on Him regardless of what is before me. I set my mind, my heart and affections on Him.
I fiercly desire to know His emotions and affections. I will know the heart of my Lover more. I will.
I arrived at church today feeling alright, definitely tired. Worship started. I found myself unable to keep myself from crying. My eyes just teared and teared, accompanied by the rest of my body joining in with all the emotion. I didn't know what kind of reaction I was having!
I've been asking the Lord to reveal His affections to my heart lately. I want to know in my heart, instead of just my head, the affections that Jesus has for me. I want fresh revelation all the time about how Jesus feels about me.
Yesterday I was having some time with the Lord and asked to feel/know the affections he has for me. I felt a fierce love. His ravenous desire for my presence. Wow, He fiercely desires my very presence. He longs for me far more than I long for Him!
This morning, I felt the tender emotions of love. He really is my only hope. I felt that. I felt that my heart was being tenderized. I felt unexplained vulnerability, but it was a good thing. Whatever He was doing, it was a good process in my heart. No matter what happens on this earth, in my life, He will always be with me. His purpose for me is number 1. When it doesn't make sense, doesn't seem fair or part of what I would think would be the plan, He is sovereign.
Today I choose to give my yes to all that God has for me and my life. Today I choose to say that God is good. Today I choose to hear His voice and live fully. Today I choose to fix my gaze on Him regardless of what is before me. I set my mind, my heart and affections on Him.
I fiercly desire to know His emotions and affections. I will know the heart of my Lover more. I will.
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