Friday, August 9, 2013

On being a grown up

After passing my boards in May I was faced with some new challenging and exciting experiences
Ger and I always said, once I'm done with nursing school, we will figure out our future
Nursing school came and went and we are still waiting for Ger to have another visa interview
I was offered a job at Hunstman Cancer Hospital which has been a dream of mine for many years
I was so scared to accept the job
I prayed and prayed and prayed some more
I've learned how to be patient and I am so blessed to be so close with my Heavenly Father to know when He is answering me
I felt peace when I asked if I should start my nursing career here in Utah
I know Ger is coming home 
I know that this is part of the plan

I know this because, Ger has recently become a ward missionary 
My husband?!  A ward missionary?! 
That's right 
He sure is
And our love is getting stronger every day

I love him so much:)



Back to being a nurse
It's tough
I am constantly second guessing myself
It's scary
I am responsible for keeping people alive..yikes

I have another job working PRN at Silverado with my lovely mother 
It's an Alzheimer's community
I love it and hate it
I have a lot more independence 
My first day alone was nuts but I got through it and I didn't cry

I have yet to be alone at Hunstman 
I train for two more weeks
I'll keep you posted on these experiences

I love working with oncology patients
They are so unique and being in their presence is breathtaking
Some of these people have just found out they have cancer two weeks ago and they are already turning their whole lives upside down to receive treatment
These people have faced more than I can ever imagine
It puts life into perspective for me every day
I am so lucky to have my health and even more lucky to have the health of my son and my husband
We are blessed



I have been working more hours than I would like but I need to catch up on bills
I miss my baby so much when I'm away from him 
The other day when I got home from work he asked me, 
"mommy, did you lost me"
broke my heart
I hate working so much 
My first and favorite job is being a mom
Once I get through training I am only working 3 to 4 days a week 
The other days are for this kid















2 comments:

mrs. [jeremy] bodtcher said...

I love you Christie! Loved this update! miss your sweet personality everyday!! Wish i could give you a hug right now!

Missy said...

You are a magical wife, mother and nurse. D is a lucky kid to have you. My prayers are always with your family. I am so proud of all that you have accomplished and admire your faith. You are simply amazing, Chi and I love you dearly.