Weekend Wrap Up

Okay, I'm exhausted and perhaps a little whiny. You've been warned.

I worked the last 2 nights and both of them were fairly rotten. Last night was one of those nights that makes me wonder why I chose the nursing profession. Working in an ER gives you the opportunity to deal with all types of people and I have really been trying to work on my attitude. I've been telling myself as I deal with people "they are a child of God". That's become my mantra, or at least I'm trying. However, when you deal with a belligerent drunk for about 4 hours who refuses to cooperate you tend to think he's the child that God wants to take out to the woodshed and give a good old fashioned beating. That pretty much sums of the night. At one point I just had to go outside and take a good deep cleansing breath and listen to the happy birds and wonder why I haven't won the lottery! Oh, that's right, I don't buy any tickets! Perhaps I should.

On the long ride home from work, while I could only think about what a rotten night I had and how tired I was, I was able to put things in perspective. My family was at home in bed sleeping. Everyone is well, safe, fed, and loved. I did not have to bury my child this week, I'm not living in a tent afraid of aftershocks, I have an abundance of food in my pantry, and I am a child of God. So I said a quick "I'm sorry Lord" for being a whiner and went on about my daily life. It's all in how you look at things.

I have been following Maria's blog and they have reached their destination and will meet their daughter tomorrow. How exciting. If you get a chance, check her out.

Melissa introduced me to a wonderful blog that I think anyone would enjoy reading. It has been so moving and it really touches on so many emotions. Check out Bring the Rain. It will humble you. Be prepared, have a box of tissues handy. You will find yourself crying and laughing at the same time.

Okay, that's all I have. I'm tired. 4 hours of sleep after working 2 nights just doesn't cut it. I'm calling it a day and curling up on the couch soon. I hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day. Take time to think about our wonderful country, even with all it's faults, and the men and women who have sacrificed to make it what it is.