I woke up this morning and took several slow deep breaths. Then, I became pensive again. My thoughts turned back to August 30, 2013. I went to work that morning and didnt return home until 10 days later. No, I didnt go on a vacation. I spent those days at Baptist, but not as a nurse. I remember many things about that time. I remember feeling fearful, apprehensive, anxious, afraid, and unsure of my future. But, those feelings are not what I remember the most. I remember the individuals who responded to my request for help when I called out of an empty patient room. I remember the one who wheeled me to the emergency department at 100 mph. Then, I remember the concerned individuals who came to check on me while I was in the ED. I remember 2 very special people who refused to leave me alone in the ED when I didnt want to call and worry my parents. I remember the doctors, nurses, and nurse technicians who took careful care of me even though it is very difficult to take care of people that you know and work with. I remember the individuals who came to visit me even though I could only talk in a whisper for days and they had to strain to hear everything that I said. I remember my father spending the night, getting very little sleep, then preaching the next morning (I told him that he would have to try not to fall asleep during the sermon!). I recall my mother driving to Columbia then staying for hours, even though she hates to drive in traffic and doesnt like hospitals. I remember the many texts, calls, and cards from concerned friends. I havent forgotten, and I sincerely appreciate each act of kindness extended to me during this time. God never promised that the path of life would be easy. In fact, He told us that it would not be. However, He promises to walk before us and beside us if we have a personal relationship with Him through Jesus. Im so glad the Hes never left me alone, and I pray that when I start to complain, that Hell remind me of HIs countless blessings though I deserve none of them.
Posted on: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 16:38:41 +0000
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