Today it begins....
Tonight is my first night shift in 18 months. Yikes.
I am thankful that I've gotten to sleep during the night for the last year and a half! I've gotten 8-9 hours of sleep each night for the last 18 months and that has made me feel so good for the most part! I'm still trying to be in bed 8 hours before a shift, but it definitely requires effort when you don't have much time in between shifts.
Tonight is the beginning of my first weekend in 18 months as well. I have so very much enjoyed having Saturdays and Sundays off. I've especially loved being a part of Sanctuary each Sunday for a year and a half. That has been a blessing! Starting tonight, I'm on work, eat and sleep mode until I wake up Sunday afternoon.
I've been a little anxious this week about these night shifts. I haven't had to try and sleep 8 hours during the day in the summer in a long time. I'm feeling better this morning than I did the last few days when I think about work tonight.
Please pray for me if you think of it =) I need peace and confidence for tonight! I'm sure it will be fine, but getting back into the swing of things is a little intimidating!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
You know things have been busy when...
You sit down for supper with your spouse at your own table for the first time since....July 30!!!!
Yes, yesterday night was the first time Shane and I sat down for supper together at our place all month! And it's already the 26th today! Yikes! We've had a busy month filled with 12 hour work shifts (which means no supper together), a weekend at camp, meals at my mom's and my in-law's, birthday celebration meals and Sanctuary meetings!
Life has been quite full this summer. It has been good though and filled with enjoyable things!
The reason that the calendar has suddenly gotten so full is the resumption of 12 hour shifts. Working those takes a lot of time =) It's been good but time-consuming! And I suppose I've still tried to maintain the rest of the things I was doing when I wasn't working at all! That makes for a full schedule!
On that work note, I'm back to normal! Last week Wednesday I got the final note that declared me "medically released to return to pre-injury work"! I think I may have to frame that doctor's note and hang it somewhere important! I've earned it!
So, Thursday was my first shift back to my normal schedule, floating across 3 wards and working independently since February 2007! Hopefully, this last week signifies the end of a long season and the beginning of a new one!
You sit down for supper with your spouse at your own table for the first time since....July 30!!!!
Yes, yesterday night was the first time Shane and I sat down for supper together at our place all month! And it's already the 26th today! Yikes! We've had a busy month filled with 12 hour work shifts (which means no supper together), a weekend at camp, meals at my mom's and my in-law's, birthday celebration meals and Sanctuary meetings!
Life has been quite full this summer. It has been good though and filled with enjoyable things!
The reason that the calendar has suddenly gotten so full is the resumption of 12 hour shifts. Working those takes a lot of time =) It's been good but time-consuming! And I suppose I've still tried to maintain the rest of the things I was doing when I wasn't working at all! That makes for a full schedule!
On that work note, I'm back to normal! Last week Wednesday I got the final note that declared me "medically released to return to pre-injury work"! I think I may have to frame that doctor's note and hang it somewhere important! I've earned it!
So, Thursday was my first shift back to my normal schedule, floating across 3 wards and working independently since February 2007! Hopefully, this last week signifies the end of a long season and the beginning of a new one!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The Birthday Celebration!
So the morning began with a blog, a facebook note and a cheery "Happy Birthday" to get into celebratory mode. Then Shane was confined to the office or shower as I cleaned the house and baked him his own personal carrot cake! I cleaned the house as an act of service because I know that my hubbie loves a clean house, and we've been busy lately so the house wasn't up to par! The act of service was the part where I did his usual chores too!
Then, I got brunch ready along with his birthday gift displayed on his plate. I escorted him to the table and we started with the opening of presents before diving into pancakes and orange juice. I got him a nice Hurley t-shirt which looks great on him and a card! He approved! I kept the tags on just in case!
Then, I played a game of golf with Shane on the playstation. I tried to think of all kinds of little things that I know he would like! He beat me, of course =)
Well, Shane hadn't slept well the night before, so I made a quick adjustment to our plans to include a coffee at Starbucks for my tired birthday boy. We headed to Starbuck's and walked around the mall. It was relaxing and enjoyable and did the trick to get us more energized!
Off to glo-bowling next! Again, Shane beat me in both games! I guess it is just a good lesson in meekness for me =) It was fun but passed too quickly!
Then we got slurpees and headed to St.Vital Park to walk, talk and see the ducks. Shane got to see his buddies =) It was really relaxing and I love the talks and walks I get to have with Shane!
We then headed over to The Keg for supper. Shane loves steak so this was the prime place to go! We had a lovely meal and more great conversation and the best company!
We headed home to get our Bibles for prayer and arrived home to a nice note and goodies left by my lovely sister!
Off to prayer we went! On your birthday you get a time of individual prayer and prophecy! It was good!
Before the day ended, Steph and Lanney joined us for some of Shane's carrot cake that he was willing to share! A birthday wouldn't be complete without a round of "Happy Birthday" and a candle to blow out!
Happy Birthday Shane!
So the morning began with a blog, a facebook note and a cheery "Happy Birthday" to get into celebratory mode. Then Shane was confined to the office or shower as I cleaned the house and baked him his own personal carrot cake! I cleaned the house as an act of service because I know that my hubbie loves a clean house, and we've been busy lately so the house wasn't up to par! The act of service was the part where I did his usual chores too!
Then, I got brunch ready along with his birthday gift displayed on his plate. I escorted him to the table and we started with the opening of presents before diving into pancakes and orange juice. I got him a nice Hurley t-shirt which looks great on him and a card! He approved! I kept the tags on just in case!
Then, I played a game of golf with Shane on the playstation. I tried to think of all kinds of little things that I know he would like! He beat me, of course =)
Well, Shane hadn't slept well the night before, so I made a quick adjustment to our plans to include a coffee at Starbucks for my tired birthday boy. We headed to Starbuck's and walked around the mall. It was relaxing and enjoyable and did the trick to get us more energized!
Off to glo-bowling next! Again, Shane beat me in both games! I guess it is just a good lesson in meekness for me =) It was fun but passed too quickly!
Then we got slurpees and headed to St.Vital Park to walk, talk and see the ducks. Shane got to see his buddies =) It was really relaxing and I love the talks and walks I get to have with Shane!
We then headed over to The Keg for supper. Shane loves steak so this was the prime place to go! We had a lovely meal and more great conversation and the best company!
We headed home to get our Bibles for prayer and arrived home to a nice note and goodies left by my lovely sister!
Off to prayer we went! On your birthday you get a time of individual prayer and prophecy! It was good!
Before the day ended, Steph and Lanney joined us for some of Shane's carrot cake that he was willing to share! A birthday wouldn't be complete without a round of "Happy Birthday" and a candle to blow out!
Happy Birthday Shane!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Happy Birthday to my best buddy!
Today is my husband's 28th birthday and we're going to celebrate! But....it's a secret plan so I can't blog it on here yet because the day has just begun!
We're starting with a nice sleep-in because it's always nice to have a little sleep-in on your special day! Then we'll get the day started =)
Shane is so awesome. I just have to brag a little on here. I could not have asked for a better match for me and I am so very blessed and happy to have him as my husband. He encourages me, truly supports me, causes me to go further than I would have on my own, compliments me regularly, hugs me consistently and prays for me multiple times each day. I didn't know that marriage could be so enjoyable and edifying!
Shane is funny and silly, kind and compassionate, sensitive to the Lord and people, bold and aware of his authority in the Spirit, committed to Jesus above all else, willing to take risks, becoming more gentle and humble as the years go by, and crazy handsome on top of all the awesome internal qualities =) He's great with kids, he's a good preacher, he's diplomatic when I'm awkward, he loves my family and there is no one else I'd rather walk beside through this life!
HAPPY 28TH BIRTHDAY MY LOVE!
Today is my husband's 28th birthday and we're going to celebrate! But....it's a secret plan so I can't blog it on here yet because the day has just begun!
We're starting with a nice sleep-in because it's always nice to have a little sleep-in on your special day! Then we'll get the day started =)
Shane is so awesome. I just have to brag a little on here. I could not have asked for a better match for me and I am so very blessed and happy to have him as my husband. He encourages me, truly supports me, causes me to go further than I would have on my own, compliments me regularly, hugs me consistently and prays for me multiple times each day. I didn't know that marriage could be so enjoyable and edifying!
Shane is funny and silly, kind and compassionate, sensitive to the Lord and people, bold and aware of his authority in the Spirit, committed to Jesus above all else, willing to take risks, becoming more gentle and humble as the years go by, and crazy handsome on top of all the awesome internal qualities =) He's great with kids, he's a good preacher, he's diplomatic when I'm awkward, he loves my family and there is no one else I'd rather walk beside through this life!
HAPPY 28TH BIRTHDAY MY LOVE!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Last weekend's fun in the sun!
Last weekend, my mom, my siblings, my husband and myself went to camp for the weekend! We started going to camp when my little bro was 2 and having his 3rd birthday. Well, this weekend he had his 20th! Such good memories there for us as a family!
Shane and I saw each other at camp the summer of 2000 and then had realized that both of us were living in the big city. So, we decided to hang out that summer and the rest is history =) What a summer of hanging out, paint fumes and the hand of the Lord can accomplish!
We had a great weekend! The weather was awesome, the heat at night didn't seem as bad as last year, and the prayer we got from the speakers on Sunday was great! I love when God moves! And He's moving all over the place!
Friday, August 15, 2008
The End of A Long Road...
Today will probably mark the end of a long road. Likely, today will be my last day of my second Back-To-Work Program since the problems with my wrist started. I will know officially on Wednesday when I see the doctor, but, it looks like today is the last buddy shift and then I'll be on my own, in my regular rotation, starting next week.
Cheers to moving on! (But please continue to pray for full restoration for my wrist - I still have pain)
Today will probably mark the end of a long road. Likely, today will be my last day of my second Back-To-Work Program since the problems with my wrist started. I will know officially on Wednesday when I see the doctor, but, it looks like today is the last buddy shift and then I'll be on my own, in my regular rotation, starting next week.
Cheers to moving on! (But please continue to pray for full restoration for my wrist - I still have pain)
Friday, August 08, 2008
Summer is flying by!
Life is busy around the Farrow household these days! Shane is finishing up a course with the U of M and writing his final this afternoon. He's been doing a lot of studying the last few days!
I finished another week of 12 hour shifts on my Back-To-Work program. I had originally hoped to be finished as of yesterday, but my doc is on holidays and can't sign me off yet. So, 2 more shifts and I may be finished this never-ending Back-To-Work program! I'm emotionally and mentally ready to be independent again and have my patients to myself! There are perks to working in pairs and not so nice parts! I think I'll find the first few deliveries alone a little challenging as there is so much to do all at the same time!
Ending my Back-To-Work program means getting back to my usual rotation. Sadly, it means missing SHOP stuff because I'm back to working every other weekend. It also means getting used to nights again. I haven't worked a night in a year and a half! The positive part about nights is there are usually more opportunities to pray for others in the solitude of night. That's sometimes when the struggles really surface...
This weekend we're off to camp with my family! We started going to family camp when I was 8! Now as adults we still try to get out there together for a weekend once a year! I sure hope we get filled again with the Spirit and awakened even more!
Shane and I are hoping to go camping together Monday to Wednesday. That's pretty much the extent of our summer holidays. At this point, the weather isn't looking great for those days. We'll see what happens come Monday!
So, life has been good, but full! I am quickly remembering how full life feels when working 12s. But, I know that this season is not forever and there will be changes over the years, so I might as well be faithful and claim joy!
Life is busy around the Farrow household these days! Shane is finishing up a course with the U of M and writing his final this afternoon. He's been doing a lot of studying the last few days!
I finished another week of 12 hour shifts on my Back-To-Work program. I had originally hoped to be finished as of yesterday, but my doc is on holidays and can't sign me off yet. So, 2 more shifts and I may be finished this never-ending Back-To-Work program! I'm emotionally and mentally ready to be independent again and have my patients to myself! There are perks to working in pairs and not so nice parts! I think I'll find the first few deliveries alone a little challenging as there is so much to do all at the same time!
Ending my Back-To-Work program means getting back to my usual rotation. Sadly, it means missing SHOP stuff because I'm back to working every other weekend. It also means getting used to nights again. I haven't worked a night in a year and a half! The positive part about nights is there are usually more opportunities to pray for others in the solitude of night. That's sometimes when the struggles really surface...
This weekend we're off to camp with my family! We started going to family camp when I was 8! Now as adults we still try to get out there together for a weekend once a year! I sure hope we get filled again with the Spirit and awakened even more!
Shane and I are hoping to go camping together Monday to Wednesday. That's pretty much the extent of our summer holidays. At this point, the weather isn't looking great for those days. We'll see what happens come Monday!
So, life has been good, but full! I am quickly remembering how full life feels when working 12s. But, I know that this season is not forever and there will be changes over the years, so I might as well be faithful and claim joy!
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