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
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.
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
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
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