These last few months have been full of accepting unwanted realities. Actually, my last few years have been weighted pretty heavily Continue reading
When it hurts and you’re a little thankful.
There are many aspects of Lupus that I hate. I know I shouldn’t, but I can’t help it. I do. Continue reading
Sharing is just so incredibly beautiful ...
When it just keeps happening. Every, single day.
You get up before dawn while your husband still sleeps. You stretch. Every stiff, achey joint groans. Coffee. Shower. Put on scrubs. Eat something. Anything. Drive. Park. Step away from your normal. Leave it all behind and just walk through those doors.
Sharing is just so incredibly beautiful ...
On workouts and thank yous.
Ruby Wren … that little hand says it all.
After basically 6 weeks in the hospital, Tommy’s finally home and healing. Continue reading
Sharing is just so incredibly beautiful ...
When I want you to know I’m thinking about you.
I appreciate every beautiful set of eyes that take the time to read my clumsy thoughts. I appreciate the fact that you care. Or even that you’re curious.
Sharing is just so incredibly beautiful ...
On wishes and fence riding.
I told Tommy this morning that I sure wish I could take some of this from him. Continue reading
Sharing is just so incredibly beautiful ...
On asking for a hand with some really heavy lifting.
I personally thought the chemo was going to be the scariest part. They told us that Tommy Continue reading
Sharing is just so incredibly beautiful ...
When you need help seeing.
As nurses AND as humans, our perception of another’s struggles is just so incredibly limited. We don’t know what it’s like for them. We just don’t. Continue reading
Sharing is just so incredibly beautiful ...
When they call you Hunnybunny.
I was told in shift report that she was “pleasantly confused.” Because I know these patients always need an extra careful eye, I went to her room first as I began my day.
Sharing is just so incredibly beautiful ...
On tears at the nurses’ station.
I had a bit of a “moment” about midway through my shift the other day. I was walking down the hall and all of the sudden I felt that tickly feeling sneaking up behind my eyes. Continue reading
