Every time I sit down to write, I think about how long it’s been, get overwhelmed, and push it off again….
Long story short – With lots of prayers, I decided to try Emergency Room nursing instead of Labor and Delivery for now. I went through 12 weeks of orientation and I just started on my own. I love it!!! 🙂 Below are a few truths I’ve found so far.
I love the variety in the ER. I’m also really enjoying watching God use this experience to stretch me even further, and turn me into the person He wants me to be. He’s certainly teaching me compassion and patience. I’m normally a very practical, black-and-white person, and could definitely do without drama, but I’m learning to step outside of myself in situations like these. I’m also learning lots of practical skills. I think I’ve learned as much, or more, in the last 3 months, as I did in 3 years of nursing school. I’m certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (adults), and will be certified as a trauma nurse in August.
I still don’t know how all of this fits in with Haiti, but I trust God to lead me where He wants me to be. I’m often tempted to start worrying and trying to figure everything out in my own mind. I have to stop and remind myself that I’m right where He wants me and He’ll tell me when He has another assignment for me.
The above was written about 3 weeks ago. Below is an update:
I still love my job!! I can’t believe I’m an ER nurse! It kind of freaks me out. 🙂
God has opened the doors for me to go to Haiti again! I heard about a group going March 6-14 and contacted the leader, who said I was welcome to go along. God has also opened the doors for my sister, Sarah, to go with me this time. This will be her first missions trip, her first time flying (since she was a baby), her first time to Haiti, and her first time out of the country, period. I’m sure she would welcome your prayers, as would I. 🙂 I’ll keep you updated as we continue preparing!!
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