Thursday, August 04, 2005

Ok. My first blog.
I honestly wasn't going to write stuff- only lurk and enjoy everyone else's blogs.

But, I feel the need to share my beliefs and joys. Because, well- one of my patients passed away last night. I was able to share in this person's life and his family- and was touched by their love for one another. It shows me there is love- there is hope - there is faith. And, amidst all of this- God works in my life constantly. We have been wondering about our finances because I had already had one patient be admitted to the hospital and then she will be going into assisted living at least temporarily. So, after putting out tons of job applications and getting kinda' excited about it all- I began to worry about leaving my people- and was concerned about their emotional states as well as not being there to take care of them, having to let them go to someone else should I get a job. So- I prayed and asked God to be very specific as in letting me know how to handle it, how to know whether what I was attempting was the right thing etc. That was on the way to pick up dinner at Hunans... and I ran into someone I knew, who is now doing home health like me. I took her name and number thinking "Wow! now I won't be leaving my people in the lurch" but I was still concerned about not being part of their lives. The very next day (Yesterday) I arrived to find my patient unresponsive and we rushed him to ER. Last night he passed away. For me, it was a sure sign that I was finishing what I had started... that it was time for change. I still have one patient, and I do not wish anything to happen to her, but I am aware of God's leading and know that He is still answering my prayer. I love my work with Home Health and Hospice- yet, I feel that I'm being led in a new direction- what it is yet I do not know... but I thank God that He knows... Every time He answers my prayers I'm so amazed, yet I know for a fact He will. Prayer availeth much. When you feel like you have no answers... be specific, ask for a Clear and Obvious answer, and He will hear and answer your call.

6 comments:

Amanda said...

I'm sorry to hear about your patient, but I think your faith in God's handiwork is well-placed. It's scary, but exciting, to not know what is in store, isn't it? I try to be patient & wait for God to guide me, but I'm not so good at that!

Amanda said...

Ok, Laura, I'm anxiously awaiting more posts from you!!

Anonymous said...

I wanna read more!

Amanda said...

Hey~
I really like the new layout! Does Mom have a blog yet, or is your faux link just in preparation of one...?

Anonymous said...

Oops, that's my fault. I forgot to edit Mom's link. I'm going in to do it now, so it should be working when you check again. Sorry :0(

Anonymous said...

[chanting]: Another Post! Another Post! Another Post! Another Post!