I loved today! Today, I did bone marrow biopsies. The patients were wonderful! I love the CRNA's in the Gonda buiding. I was encouraged by them today. Their encouragement has helped me see how my practice can look like. I'm realizing even more how my role as an anesthetist can provide comfort for my patients during their struggle with their health.
I'm looking forward to seeing where God is going to take me-career wise. There are no nurse anesthetist schools in Indiana... maybe someday? :-) We shall see.
This week I'm dog-sitting for my friend Jessi's dogs. Two little Chiwawa's. The girl is names Lucy and the boy is Paco. I love Paco! He is such a sweetheart. Lucy is always the instigator. Paco just follows along. They are sooo cute playing together. I'm realizing, though, that having pets is a lot of responsibility. I don't think i'm ready for any of that yet. I guess that's why people say that having pets is the step to take before having kids. It teaches responsibility and how it is to take care of another living being.
We'll see how this week goes... :-) I'm thinking i might be tired of cleaning up after the dogs after one week. icky.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
What's in store for me?
This week I keep thinking about how much school I have left. 9.5 more months! woo-hoo! I'm so excited to see what God has in store for me. I've been getting recruiting postcards from all over the US. Oh, the possibilities! I'm so excited to use my skills to help people. I'm looking forward to going on mission trip.
As I think about finances, I've been praying about organizations to help out. I want to decide on a handful of christians organizations that I want to be committed to giving to. Some I've thought about...
1. Amigo Center-a camp and retreat center run by the Indiana/Michigan Mennonite Conference.
2. Compassion internation
3. Staff people at Crusade
4. Global Tribe...
I'm so excited to finish school!
As I think about finances, I've been praying about organizations to help out. I want to decide on a handful of christians organizations that I want to be committed to giving to. Some I've thought about...
1. Amigo Center-a camp and retreat center run by the Indiana/Michigan Mennonite Conference.
2. Compassion internation
3. Staff people at Crusade
4. Global Tribe...
I'm so excited to finish school!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Rotten Fish
I was going through the fridge yesterday and remembered the time when I bought fish from the grocery store. I had put it in the fridge thinking that I would eat it the next day. I forgot about it. The next week or two, i kept the most horrid smell. I could not figure out what it was. I couldn't pinpoint the location. I thought it was the garbage-took it out. That was not it. Then I thought it was the garbage disposal. I bought some tablets to put in the disposal to make it smell good. Some lemon scented something or other. I did that about 5 times and finally figured out it was not working. I couldn't pinpoint the location of the smell, but I knew it was near the fridge and garbage disposal. Maybe some animal got into my house and died? Yes, the smell was that bad... ick. So I decided to look through the fridge. Lo and behold! The fish I forgot about! It was jammed to the back of the fridge. It reeked! Reek according to Miriam Webster : a strong or disagreeable fume or odor. What an understatement!
This reminds me of how sin is in our lives. We have it in our lives and let it sit. Expecting everything in our lives to be the same. That we can hide it from people and God and go to church each Sunday and still expect to be fine spiritually. Sin is like the rotting fish. We may or may not be aware of it initially, but we will be aware of it. The rotten smell of sin will surface. We can either ignore it and let the stench infiltrate our lives, or begin to seek and find out what and how we can get rid of it with God's help. Living a life that is glorifying to Christ demands our action to get rid of the rotten fish in our lives and seek holiness in Christ. Unless that happens, we will be stagnant and ineffective people in God's family. It's never easy, but it is possible with Christ.
This reminds me of how sin is in our lives. We have it in our lives and let it sit. Expecting everything in our lives to be the same. That we can hide it from people and God and go to church each Sunday and still expect to be fine spiritually. Sin is like the rotting fish. We may or may not be aware of it initially, but we will be aware of it. The rotten smell of sin will surface. We can either ignore it and let the stench infiltrate our lives, or begin to seek and find out what and how we can get rid of it with God's help. Living a life that is glorifying to Christ demands our action to get rid of the rotten fish in our lives and seek holiness in Christ. Unless that happens, we will be stagnant and ineffective people in God's family. It's never easy, but it is possible with Christ.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
more thinking on the tropical island
I just got back from visiting Turks and Caicos yesterday. It was a tiring trek back to reality. Brought back a couple of conch shells for a little momento. It was sooo beautiful down there! God amazed me by the beauty of the beach and ocean.
As much as I love traveling, I enjoy coming back home. God reminds me of how blessed I am. I wondered if I had resources to live like that every day, what type of person I would become. I have a feeling I would be full of myself, my wants, and not about anyone else but myself. If I have extra money/resources, I would hope that I would be generous and give to others--and not hoard it for myself.
One week was just right. I had alot of time to think, reflect, contemplate:-) I became more aware that I am needing to work on many areas of my life, as usual. I became more aware that little things that go "wrong", doesn't have to ruin your whole day. I became more aware that living life with JOY hinges upon your life perceptions and attitude, and your trust in Jesus.
My brain was full this past week. I'll write more as I remember my thoughts.
As much as I love traveling, I enjoy coming back home. God reminds me of how blessed I am. I wondered if I had resources to live like that every day, what type of person I would become. I have a feeling I would be full of myself, my wants, and not about anyone else but myself. If I have extra money/resources, I would hope that I would be generous and give to others--and not hoard it for myself.
One week was just right. I had alot of time to think, reflect, contemplate:-) I became more aware that I am needing to work on many areas of my life, as usual. I became more aware that little things that go "wrong", doesn't have to ruin your whole day. I became more aware that living life with JOY hinges upon your life perceptions and attitude, and your trust in Jesus.
My brain was full this past week. I'll write more as I remember my thoughts.
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