Hey Sweet baby boy!
How has this week treated you? I so enjoy hearing about your successes, it makes me happy. I imagine that you are an awesome missionary! I can see that the ward members love you. Having their trust is so important!
This week has gone a little better for me! Monday, I thought I was going to be sick…I was so nervous meeting with my clinical instructor to go over the computer. I wasn't sure how she would react to me. Funny thing, she was great! (I believe she is on an improvement plan also!). Once I got over that, things went real smooth. My day on the hospital floor went smooth. I had two patients and I got almost everything done. I even removed a folley catheter (goes into the bladder) by myself with no one watching…it was awesome! All of my meds went great too.
On Tuesday, I had to do my physical assessment in front of my clinical instructor. I was nervous, but it wasn't debilitating. Before that happened, I dropped my stethescope into a toilet full of urine…YUK! I had to borrow someone's stethescope, and it is NOTHING like mine! The assessment went very well though! I passed!!! I was able to give all of my medications for the 2 patients with no mess ups. One of the lead teachers, Ms. Murphy, showed up at the hospital also. She pulled me aside to see how things were going. She told me that she didn't have the opportunity to tell me that she thought I handled the meeting with everyone very well. She told me that there were times that she didn't know where the meeting was going to end up, but I did a GREAT job. She also said that she felt that I was the "bigger person" in that meeting. Talk about a much needed boost!
So, back to Monday. I prayed the whole way to the hospital. Right before I parked, I basically said, "listen, YOU wanted me to do this. I am willing, but I can't do it alone. If this is where YOU want me to be, you need to help me." I honestly think he listened to me! He answered my prayer by giving me the courage to meet with my instructor AND remain calm during the whole shift. He was also with me when I did my assessment. The stethescope in the toilet should have really thrown off my game, but HE was with me the whole time. Sometimes I forget that HE is in control. I think it is important for me to rely on him. Sometimes I think I can do it all on my own, but I can't. It is so nice to know that HE will catch me when I feel as though I am falling. I guess you can say that I had to "let go" of my own pride!
Another answer….I have been struggling with our ward. I still don't really feel like I fit in. I keep trying though. I ended up sitting next to Janet Snow a couple of weeks ago in Relief Society. She asked me if I would like to have lunch with her sometime. Well, we went on Wednesday. It was so nice to sit and talk to someone who wasn't a family member. We have quite a bit in common…She thinks that we should "double date" or have a game night. I hope she wasn't just saying that…but it made me feel good.
Also on Wednesday, I ran in to Jennifer Jamison…do you remember them? She has 3 kids, Cody, Alecia, and Skylar (the one in the wheelchair who couldn't talk) Her husband was real big and tall and bald. Anyhow, we were going in to 7-Eleven and she was coming out. We chatted…she and her husband are divorced. Skylar died in January…at least he is no longer in pain and is free from his crippled body. I guess Cody has been addicted to heroine, but is recently clean and is going into the Army. Alecia just went back east with a boyfriend. Jennifer has a boyfriend who was raised LDS. Neither are interested in going to church. She said that she has no friends. She also said that she was surprised I would talk to her. She said that many members have seen her in the store--looked her in the eye, then would go the other way. No one from her ward will talk to her since she is not living the church standards. She said that she and her boyfriend have joked about going to church just for the social aspect. I told her that I would love to go out with her sometime…she seemed excited! She asked if I would mind doing a double date sometime with her and her boyfriend. I told her that I would not mind at all! I have just invited them for Thanksgiving. I was looking on her facebook page. I noticed that she wrote that she is atheist. Who knows, maybe the Lord needs me to help her. :) We will see! (look at me, doing missionary work..lol)
We are still struggling a bit here….I think there are just too many people in the house. I think having gpa here for almost 6 months has been a bit taxing. Now that we have him and Mary (who I love), it is a bit overwhelming! I have been a bit "short" with him. The other day, he was wanting some of my homemade banana nut bread…I told him that he has two hands and two feet and he could get it himself. He seemed a bit hurt…but I am NOT his maid nor his mother! I really need my sanity, and if that means not being overly accomodating…oh well!
We have stake conference next week. I am actually excited. I was going to skip (ha,ha), but they asked if I would please sing in the stake choir. I am not happy about it, but I will do it..:) I heard rumor that Elder Nelson is supposed to be there…but I don't believe it. I think that Elder Nelson sent a message on how to prepare for stake conference…either way, I will be singing in the choir…yuk! ha,ha
Well, I am ready for bed (I can't seem to stay up late!) I sure love you! I am so proud of you! I am actually looking forward to Christmas…only 60 days!!! :) ha,ha
Well, always remember who you are! Mind your p's and q's. Be strictly obedient! If you aren't already, start NOW! Know that I love you beyond measure!!!
Love Always,
Mom
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