Being Used by Him

So I've made it through my first two weeks of being a "real" nurse. It's been an adventure so far. I have had moments of sweet triumph, and moments of feeling totally defeated. This profession is definitely one that will take you on a roller coaster, and most often, you will hardly see the turns coming. I have been encouraged though, by the feedback from my patients and their families, and I feel confident in most things concerning my skills as a nurse. I was able to practice several skills I had not performed in a while, and I was able to perform some new ones as well. I was successful at them all...a great confidence booster. My heavenly father is good, and He knows just what I need. I think He also knows that His child is very strong willed and likes things to come to her quickly, and there have been times where I know He is testing my patience. After some frustration and unexpressed anger, I get over it and realize only time and practice will help me master those things that challenge me. I was frustrated on my last day of work this week, and I was feeling really down, then I walk into one of my patient's rooms and the mom, out of nowhere, tells me how great of a job I am doing, and how amazed she is considering it was only my 5th day. She then told me that she's had a lot of "new nurses", and I have taken care of her son like I've been doing it for years. She encouraged me to keep it up and continue to have the sweet demeanor I have shown them. I walked out of their room and wanted to cry...all I could say was, Father, thank you. You knew just what I needed to hear...I know I am in the profession He has called me to be in, because I feel at home taking care of his children, and I feel honored to be His hands and feet. I only pray that I always view my work as His work, and I will always pray for opportunities to share His amazing love with those He puts in my path.
My husband has continued to be the amazing man he is throughout these first two weeks. He's such a sweet supporter of all I do, and he never stops telling me how thankful he is for me. I have been blessed with a husband that is not selfish, but rather selfless, and will make the most of the time he does get with his wife. I am still exhausted by the time he gets home, but we are still trying to make a little time to share about our days before I fall asleep. My youngest brother played in his championship game last night, and big sister had to come up and watch! He is a champion...but we already knew that. He's quite an amazing athlete, and he is becoming an even more amazing young man. Makes a big sister proud. So, Jake and I are spending our first few days apart from each other since we got married in October. Neither one of us are very fond of the separation. Jake said he hated coming home to just Norah, and we both hated falling asleep with an empty side of the bed. I think we're in love...
Our sweet little Norah is growing up...She's not growing as much in size these days, but she is growing up in personality. She is such a smart little pup, and she is constantly amazing Jake and I with what she understands. Jake said he taught her a new trick last night...She has always done really well with "sit", and she has been getting better with "stay", but he taught her to "sit" and then he would throw her ball (she loves to play fetch) and make her stay for about 20 seconds and she would stare the ball down, then he would let her go after it! I can just imagine how anxious she must have been! We are trying our best to train her not to bark (schnauzers have a tendency to bark alot), and so far she's doing great..."NO Barking Norah!!" She keeps us entertained and laughing...We're in love with her and we're so glad she's a part of our lives!
I hope all of you feel blessed today...we all have so much to be thankful for, and I pray that we never stop giving praise where praise is due! We serve an awesome God, and I am once again, and always, thankful to be called His child...
Blessings and Encouragement to You all...Today, and always...
Love... J & K

A Few pictures from the game:

Not a great shot, but him shooting...

Another Abstract Shot...haha.

The Champion

The Championship Team