I was telling one of my nursing friends yesterday that I still get that little squeeze of anxiety Continue reading
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On being okay with what is, even when you think it’s not there.
I started out my Monday with my phone ringing at 0511. Apparently we’re short-staffed again Continue reading
Sharing is just so incredibly beautiful ...
On circling helicopters, broken hearts, and peace-breathing.
I’m listening right now to police and news choppers hovering overhead. The sound is relentless. Ominous. Heavy with heartbreak. Distinct with the rumble of grief. Apparently there was a suicide this morning at the high school near my home. A student. At 7:48 AM.
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 ...
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
Sharing is just so incredibly beautiful ...
When Lupus smacks you right down to your painful knees.
I probably should’ve known when that sneaky weariness smacked me from out of nowhere late Monday morning. Continue reading
Growing Nurse Debi 