God's little reminders...

So Monday I had my last test for my Lab class. I got a 74. Not so great. It's fine because I did so well on the other tests and assignments that I still have an "A" in the class, but it made me a bit nervous for the theory test the next day. After the test I went to the gym and did some water aerobics (which are freakin awesome by the way. I get a good workout and my joints don't feel as if they will fall off my body!). The whole time I was freaking out about Tuesday's test and some scheduling things at work and the tests for next week and, oh, while we're at it, the NCLEX-RN coming up! On my way out the door I passed the workout room and saw a woman wearing a t-shirt saying, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philipians 4:13." Who says God doesn't still speak to us?



By the way, I guess God has decided to make that my life verse. I didn't even think about it until just now. When Matt started working at the church one of the choir members gave me a little wall plaque with that verse on it. On the "Praise moves" DVD I do (Yoga, but not really, for Christians) the first verse that is focused on is the Philipians verse.



Anyway, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I get so stubborn thinking I can do anything I set my mind on that I forget to remember that I do nothing by my own strength, but by God's. I CAN finish nursing school next week through Christ who strengthens me and I CAN pass the NCLEX through Christ who strengthens me and I CAN be the best nurse possible for God's glory through Christ who strengthens me.

Good news!!

I had an interview on Monday with the managers of the unit that I currently work at as a PSN. They said they did not have the budget for nurse interns, but they liked me and wanted to hire me. They had several positions for staff nurses, but they had to get permission from the CEO to hire me as a staff nurse.

I just got the call five minutes ago saying that they want to hire me as a staff nurse!! I am going to be working at the same hospital, in the same unit, as an OB nurse!! I am too excited. The trick is that I have to pass the NCLEX-RN before I begin as a staff nurse. It is a night position (my fav). Yay!

Also in the news, the crisis pregnancy center I volunteer for is talking about paying for me to get my ultrasound certification as well as my childbirth educator certification. Please be praying for that!!

YAY!!!

I'm an Army "Ant!"

A few weeks ago I went to my nephew's graduation from basic training for the Army. Here are some pics. This is Ian (I think he is going by Zack now) in his dress uniform.

Here is Zack right after his graduation. Doesn't he look fearsome?

Here is his platoon marching by the bleachers.

Zack and Randy in dress uniform. Randy is a Staff Sargent in the Airforce. Here they are at attention.

And here they are after I said, "Beautiful, dahling, now look angry!" I don't know why they don't look angry!

Zack and his mom, (my sister) Ronelle.

Zack and his girlfriend (yes, folks, that is pink!), Kaitlin.


Randy, Ruth, Mom (looking at the "yearbook"), Zack, and Kaitlin (yeah, don't know if that's spelled right).

Me, Chelsea (Ruth's daughter), and........introducing.......Sophia!! I finally got to meet her. Such fun! She is absolutely beautiful and easy going and everything that is wonderful and good. Yay!

Beautiful Sophia!

Me and my big sister!

I had a wonderful time. Unfortunately, our camera is on the fritz so I was not able to take any pics of my own. These are all from Ronelle's camera. My brother let me do night time feedings with Sophia so that was fun (oh, yeah. I am that sick!). Okay, so I do newborn feedings in the middle of the night as a job, but they never wake me up. That is actually in the middle of the day for me (if that makes any sense). I am very proud of my brother and nephew and I am so glad I was able to go. During the graduation, I have to confess, I cried like a baby. I was so proud of Zack and so proud of all the men who were graduating and going on to serve their country that I could not hold back. Laugh if you want, but my brother said (after I proclaimed myself a dork for being so weepy), "We need more "dorks" like that." I also heard some frightening stories about my brother's time overseas. It is a good reminder to be in constant prayer.

Please, all who read this, don't forget to pray for our service men and women. They are what make and keep this country free.