Nursey's Niche

Everyday brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes and dance!

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Emerson once said, "Insist on yourself; never imitate...every man is unique." I hope to be that way in every breath that I breathe, in every song that I sing, and every dance that I dance... My dance has taken me on quite the journey over the years! Right now I am living in Terrace, BC with my best friend and husband Matt and my little sister Heather... we're better together... I work at the hospital as a RN and am working toward my nursing specialty certificate in Critical Care... a journey for sure!

Thursday, August 31, 2006

the last few days...

Tuesday night....

I took Heather (my sister) and headed out to Mr. Mikes for some dinner with people from work... it wasn't anything overwhelming but a few of us got together for a little goodbye... yes, I am done work! But I'll be back... there's just something about this place! I've made some great friends at Mills Memorial... and I look forward to seeing them again at Christmas time when I am here...

Wednesday night...

Wednesday night (last night) was my last cell here in Terrace before leaving to go back to ON... we had a potluck - it was wonderful to just hang out with people... I finally got to hear Tamara's story about her trip to Edmonton... super excited for her!

Little Princess Shannon here in the pic was such a darling... as always - so adorable... oh and can't forget cute little lion -her precious beenie... giggles...

After cell, I met up with Christina for a drink... she's an awesome person... just searching right now... I know Papa has a plan for her life! We hung out at BP's until close... there were other friends that we ended up sitting with - people she knew... and then some that I actually knew... who'd a thought I would actually know people in this small town! Anyhoo... after I dropped her off, I hung out with another friend and we ended up talking til after 4am! crazy...

so that brings us to today... gonna practice my flute (I know Jilly, I sound like a geek) because Michelle and Gwen want me to play on Sunday... ummm not sure that is gonna work out - I haven't played in years... so we'll see...

And so I am off... to discover today... each and every day has a gift to offer... a treasure to seek out...

survey says...

1. What bill do you hate paying the most: Visa - its a never-ending piece of madness!

2. What's the best place to eat a romantic dinner: hmm... I think the living room floor...

3. Last time you puked from drinking? New Years... it was awful!

4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar? hmm sounds like something I would do completely sober...

5. Name of your first grade teacher? Mrs R. Klompmaker

6. What do you really want to be doing right now? right now... umm I would like to be reading in the sunshine... there's no sun right now..

7. What did you want to be when you were growing up? hmm I think I wanted to be a teacher... but I always wanted to be a mother...

8. How many colleges did you attend? 3 (Bible College, Durham College, and now UOIT)

9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now? wearing guys jammies... cuz they are the most comfy!

10. GAS PRICES? something I haven't worried about all summer cuz my car died!

11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you? hmm anywhere... there are so many places I would like to go... and who to take?!

12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning? morning already?!

13. Last thought before going to sleep last night? I fell asleep praying for a friend...

14. Favorite style of underwear? thongs only... or sometimes boy shorts...

15. Favorite style of underwear for the opposite/same sex? boxer briefs

16. What errand/chore do you despise? I would say... dishes

17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer at an art gallery? Maybe for a day...but I don't know enough about art... although I do appreciate it! (I like the Louvre best... or maybe Uffize)

18. Get up early or sleep in? I like to sleep in... but I hate missing a whole day!

19. What is your favorite cartoon character? hmm... prob one of teh disney princesses

20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with a girl/guy? go for a drive or a walk...

21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing? If there is something you want to knwo... ask,I'll tell

22. Your favorite lunch meat? chicken or ham.

23.What do you get every time you go into Costco? I don't go very often...

24. Beach or lake? hmm I think beach...

25. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented by people who died at 20? nope... its my dream someday....

26. Who do you stalk on MySpace? nobody in particular...

27. Favorite guilty pleasure? coffee

28. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about? I love kid movies... I like the simplicity and innocence

29. What's your drink? used to be malibu and pinapple - now... coffee.

30. Cowboys or Indians? Cowboys... nice!

32. Cops or Robbers? A man in uniform is hard to pass up... but then so are the bad boys...

33. Do you cheer for the bad guy? only sometimes... I pretty much root for the main character.

34. What Hollywood star do you think resembles you best? I've been told a few... but can't remember them now

35. If you had to pick one, which cast member of "Lost" would you be? I would be the doctor... never watched the show - but I love that he knows so much and can help so many pple

36. What do you want when you are sick? I want someone to sit with me... but of course I never ever tell anyone that... and always say I am fine.

37. Who from high school would you like to run into? I'd love to see Shan again...

38. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now? Moms car radio... is on the country station cuz its the only one that comes in... but thats ok cuz I love country!

39. Norm or Cliff? ???? couldn't tell ya!

40. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons? Never really cared for the Simpsons... but love Cosby!

41. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back? Derek

42. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work? I don't sit usually... 12 hours of answering call bells and such... but I love the staff that I work with!

43. If you could get away with it, who would you kill? I don't think that anyone is on that list right now...

44. What famous person would you like to have dinner with? Mary Magdalene or Mother Theresa

45. What famous person would you like to sleep with? whoever my husband is... cuz he's gonna be famous! lol

46. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? nope... thank goodness - although I could have used one for my car...

47. Last book you read for real? Just finished Captivating and Authentic Beauty... incredible books... highly recommend!

48. Do you have a teddy bear? I do actually - just to sit on my bed though...

49. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth? Probably in my car...

50. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go? I would like to go anywhere in california... but starting with a nice long stay on the beach!

51. Number of texts in a day? I've lost count... could be over 50

52. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or relationship? Just starting in my career so definitely would love a relationship... as of Jan though...

53. Do you go to church? I am the church! I do attend though... I love being with God's people worshipping together... its incredible

54. Pencil or pen? I like both... but generally opt for pen cuz they are usually more widely available

55. bueller??? bueller??? bueller?? was a good movie...

56. How many jobs have you had? well considering at one point I was up to 10 jobs at a time... I'll guess that I've had at least 2o!

57. What do you want to achieve in life? I want to become all that I can be... I want to fulfill God's plan for my life... I want to be a wife... and a mother... and to pass a legacy throughout the generations to come

Friday, August 25, 2006

Humbled...



I worked on Maternity today... which confirmed my already grounded belief that I don't want to work there! Its not that it is a bad place... but definitely not a lifelong thing for me... not busy/crazy/diverse enough! Besides, I missed my gum girl...lol... love ya Birke...

So I really wanted to share more about what happened yesterday.. all of the healing that happened and everything that Papa shared with me...

Thursday, August 24, 2006

Aaron is a hottie!!


So I took my baby brother shopping today to get his stuff for 'back to school'... he let me pick out the clothes - it was wonderful! Just wait until you see him now!
It was fun to spend the afternoon with him and Heather... they are awesome people and I am going to miss them dearly!!!

On another note... today was full of healing for me - a rift between an old friend of mine has been mended... and then the time I spent with God in Bible Study today was intense... he had a lot to say... and I had a lot to get rid of in my life! But he is wonderful and loving and tender through it all... and the sun was shining.. .made the day all that more enjoyable! Thanks Papa...

More about the intense times of healing to come - definitely gotta share... but for now... dinner with the girlies for Tanya's birthday! YAY!

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

shopping and hiking...

yes, what a great combo... smiles...

So this morning, woke up to an eager Heather... waiting to go shopping for back to school clothes and gear... and of course, April too! We had a great time... covered pretty much all of Terrace - Heather got some awesome new jeans as well as a zillion other things... I had to restrain myself from buying anything more! (leaving in less than 2 weeks with negative room in my suitcase!)

About 10 minutes after I got home Birke called... a hiking we will go - they'll pick me up in a half hour! yikes! Birke and Matt arrived just in time - I had my hiking shoes on and was ready to go! We stopped to pick up Matt's son, Jaden, and then headed toward Kitimat... we hiked up to Hirsh Creek... it was a 2hr hike... and it was crazy! I was attacked... rather severely... I must say that I screamed at the top of my lungs... it was a horrific spider... horrible horrible creature! From that moment on... Birke had to be my protector! So we kept treking... no bears thank goodness, I would never have survived that!
The view was breathtaking... awe-inspiring... wow... just wow is all I can say! I don't know how people can say that there is no God! Just look at the majesty of the mountains and the rivers... gorgeous!
The hike ended with Matt jumping off of a bridge into a canyon (for the second time) - crazy man! After a quick dip in the water for Jaden... saving a few more frogs... we were homeward bound...
now... time for a bath!!! gotta soak these beat feet!

Saturday, August 19, 2006

dancing the night away!

Ok must say.... last night was wonderful! I had a so much fun dancing with everyone! I would have stayed so much later if I didn't have to work today... I am on break now, and I must say that it is all in good timing... as I have serious blisters - 2hrs of dancing in heels.. not a good plan! My feet hurt sooo bad last night.... once I got home I jumped into the shower and then crashed...

This morning was crazy, my one blister hurt in my socks and shoes, and then I got to take the car to work today, so I went to Timmy's for some coffee and a bagel... but left my wallet in my purse from last night... oops!

So here I am now... surviving my day with a bandaid on my blister and some hospital coffee in my mug... the day is not as busy as it has been the three days prior... very nice... now I just have to decide what to do tonight!! Either movie madness mayhem with the youth... or hang out with some other friends.... decisions... hmmm...

Thursday, August 17, 2006

As simple as "I love you"

"Trust Me, My child," He says. "Trust Me with a fuller abandon than you ever have before. Trust ME, as minute succeeds minute, every day of your life, for as long as you live. And if you become conscious of anything hindering our relationship, do not hurt Me by turning away from Me. Draw all the closer to Me, come, run to ME. Allow Me to hide you, to protect you, even from yourself. Tell Me your deepest cares, your every trouble. Trust Me to keep My hand upon you. I will never leave you. I will shape you, mold you, and perfect you. Do not fear, O child of My love, do not fear. I love you." ~ Amy Carmichael

The pen to my life story is in the hands of my creator - he is the author and finisher of my faith... he is the author of our romance, and will be the author of all future romance... He alone is my joy and my strength from day to day - his love is unfathomable to me! I choose to keep an open hand to my master instead of clining to my own desires and plans... My prince knows best, and he has always been faithful, even when I have not been. It is as simple as... "I love you!"

As a woman, I was made for intimacy. I was shaped to love with abandon and fervor. I was designed to stand by my man until I breathe my last breath. I was created to deposit myself completely into one. As a set-apart young woman I can recognize and harness this reality. I happily anticipate earthly love, and I desire to be successful in this area of my life. But as a set-apart young woman, I make my ambition not the winnding of an earthly prince, but the total deposit of myself completely into one - one heavenly prince.
The magnificence of my design as a woman blossoms like a flower from a seed only when I touch the ruddy cheek of my heavenly prince. The amazing glory of womanhood awakens within me when I allow my Lord to gently caress my heart. WHen I discover this diving intimacy within the depths of my female soul, I am prepared as a young woman to be set apart for the exquisite delight of earthly romance... I will learn success in love from the greatest Lover of all... Its as simple as... "I love you"

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

looong but goood

Today was definitely a long one... time went super fast at times... and at others it seemed as though the day would never end! We had so many patient discharges and then new admissions it was psycho - but fun... lots to do!
I have to say... I love my coworkers... they are all so wonderful! More and more, I am coming closer to the decision to work here when I graduate. Between the awesome staff at Mills Memorial and the awesome people at the Rock... and definitely can't compete with my mountains... sigh... I love the mountains! I love em!
During my breaks, I have been continuing to read "Authentic Beauty". I am almost finished and I must say it has been quite the inspirational book... I am learning so much...

Monday, August 14, 2006

tuberculosis


Primarily an illness of the respiratory system... spread through coughing and sneezing... (your basic run down of what tuberculosis or TB is)

So my result is negative... I went last friday to get the needle in order to test for TB - it is a prerequisite for the nursing program. And so now, after getting the results read from my arm... everything is in place for fourth year! My health insurance forms are signed, my criminal record check has been submitted, my CPR recert is booked for early Sept (as long as its done by Dec), and my TB results have been faxed... I am ready to take on my sixth clinical rotation!

Other than that exciting news... just got back from hanging out at Denny's after prayer... I love hanging out with people! Tomorrow night I am gonna go hang out with Beth - we are just gonna watch movies probably... but it will be fun, she seems like such an awesome person - I am looking forward to getting to know her better! So, until tomorrow...

Saturday, August 12, 2006

Mercy Seat

The Mercy Seat... The Mercy Seat was the top section, or lid, of The Ark of the Covenant which contained The Ten Commandments...
The original Hebrew word translated as Mercy Seat is (pronounced) kap-po-reth, and means to cover, in two ways; as a noun, meaning a lid, or a top, but also, based on the Hebrew root from which it was derived, as a verb meaning to pardon, or to atone for, as in to cover a debt.
"And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above The Mercy Seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon The Ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel." (Exodus 25:17-22 KJV)
It was from the Mercy Seat that God spoke to Moses... it is from the mercy seat, or place of atonement, that God speaks to me. It is in my weakness that He is made strong and in my times of need that his provision is seen like the noonday sun... His love is so incredible...to know that he is calling me and that his grace is calling, that his blood provides the healing... It is an attitude of surrender, of reckless abandonment... running to the mercy seat... his mercy hovers there... its where I am running to - his covering, his mercy seat...

Sardines


So who knew that sardines could be so scary! I went to youth tonight with my sisters... (really I was just super bored from watching way too much Gilmore Girls today) and we played Sardines... which is a form of hide n seek... in the dark - yikes!
Where is the scary part in this game you ask... well, the school is very dark - especially the gym (sanctuary)... I can't say that I really like walking into dark places - I just never know what is going to jump out at me! And after tonight - I have good reason to be afraid! As I was leaving the sanctuary - Tamara (so happy to have her back!) shouted at me and jumped out from behind a door - I was so scared... I screamed loudly, and fell backwards through the double doors... and tears... yes tears in the corners of my eyes... (now I am not sure whether the tears were from sheer terror - or the broken nail) So anyhoo...needless to say I was a little jumpy for the rest of the night....oh except for my princess talk with Megan (Ruthie is babysitting her tonight and her and I had some serious discussion about the happenings of Aurora, Cinderella, Jasmine and Snow White... I think we are soulmates! Princess CC has met Princess M... too adorable!

Thursday, August 10, 2006

you're the bestest!

What an awesome way to end my day! A few of us nurses went out to Mr. Mikes for some appies and a drink and what started out as a casual wind down evening after a crazy day at work turned into my sweet love making an appearance again!
The girls and I were leaving when we ran into some girls from church... I decided to stay with them for a bit and as the night went on... my hero saved the day again... God totally came in and was ministering to some people at the table (me included as I sat back and watched him take control) - it was incredible... it was my hearts desire unfolding - that is church, when people gather and share the love of Jesus - the real, unconditional, all consuming love and passion of Jesus... my sweet love
I pray that everything that those people are facing and fearing in their lives will be met continuously with the unwavering love and power of the cross... thanks Papa...

Work today was busy... I am glad to be done for a few days... sad that I have only two sets left...
Today I had opportunities to minister to the people beyond the daily tasks of a nurse. I was able to be there for family as their loved ones deteriorated before their eyes... I was able to be arms of love wrapped around them... for me that is what nursing is about - it is the reason that I am where I am and do some of the thankless things that I do... so that in someone's time of need... HE can be there...

Monday, August 07, 2006

t minus...

Less than one month left here in my beautiful mountains...
I have had a great weekend - church was wow incredible... so much happened that I will have to add later! Then the Riverboat Days... friday, the parade and motorcross... then fondue at the Magee's and fireworks on the rocks in the Skeena... incredible... how my heart delights! Sunday we actually had some decent weather - I went after church with Christina to watch some bands at the park and some volleyball at Mr. Mikes... Kenny from church was playing and Christina's friend Adam was playing also... it was nice to just hang out - my adventure for the summer... tee hee
So... back to work I am... rambling away on my break! It has been a busy busy day so far! I am zonked... and I have a glorious exam on Wednesday - after this one...done. - three weeks before the next classes start! yikes!
Alright - back to work for me... and hopefully studying tonight... ha ha yeah right!

Friday, August 04, 2006

changing direction


She is running, a hundred miles an hour in the wrong direction
she is trying, but the canyon is ever widening in the depths of her cold heart
so she sets out on another misadventure just to find she's two years older and three more steps behind
Does anybody hear her... can anybody seedoes anybody even know she is going down today
under the shadow of our steeple, with all the lost and lonely people
searchign for the hope that is tucked away in you and me
Does anybody hear her, can anybody see
She is yearning for the shelter and affection that she never found at home
she is searching for a hero to ride in - to ride in and save the day
and in walks her prince charming and he knows just what to say
momentary lapse of reason and she gives herself away
Does anybody hear her, can anybody see
Does anybody even know she's goin down today...under the shadow of our steeple, with all the lost and lonely people
searching for the hope thats tucked away in you and me
Does anybody hear her, can anybody see
Judgement looms under every steeple
lofty glances from lofty people - can't see past her scarlet letter - and we've never even met her
if judgement looms under every steeple
if loft glances from lofty people... can't see past her scarlet letter...and we've never even met her...Does anybody hear her, can anybody see
Does anybody even know she's goin down today
under the shadow of our steeple
with the lost and lonely people
searching for the hope thats tucked away in you and me
does anybody hear her, does anybody see
He is running... a hundred miles an hour... in the wrong direction

Oh Papa... you ran after me... thank you, thank you, thank you... you are bringing me home... Tears run down my face as I sit here and listen to this song... was it written just for me?! I don't know that anything could fit my story so well as this... thank you sweet Jesus for loving me as me, and bringing me into your arms - washing me with you...you are my true prince - and you did come after me... make me into a princess more than just in title... may my life be a song to your amazing love...