I’m an adult now.  Not the kind of adult I thought I was when I turned 18.  I’m a professional, working in a job that requires a degree, paying rent, buying groceries, all that.

Since I don’t get to go to church on Sundays, many people I see during the week ask me how my new job is going.  And since I’m now in a profession where confidentiality is a big deal, I can’t tell many stories etc. like I would like to, to give updates.  But I can give you some highlights.  So, here are a few things I jotted down that hopefully give you (whoever “you” are) a little update into my life. … … …

I’ve haven’t yet had a really bad day all day.  I’ll have a bad morning, but then it gets better in the afternoon.  Or vice versa. And by “bad” I mean really busy, can’t stay on top of things, behind on all my meds, forgetting meds, unable to communicate with doctors, etc. It’s all new nurse stuff. Gets better with time.

I actually knew what I was talking about when informing a patient’s family of the diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care today.  And answered all their questions satisfactorily.

Three different doctors asked me for a penlight today.  And I had it.  Brownie points for me.

The best place for a short-term to-do list is on my hand…  I just have to make sure I don’t wash my hands before I get the list done.  Or re-write it immediately after washing my hands.

Finally starting to feel more like a co-professional with physicians rather than a student.  It’s hard not to feel like a student when you’ve been one all your life and you’re still trying to learn a lot.

Had a great convo with my preceptor today about dance photography.  Didn’t realize I was so passionate about it.

Getting familiar enough with everyone that I think they realize that I’m not “quiet.”  Just level-headed.

Still getting used to updating and delegating things to the nurse-techs.  One told me today, “You tell me.  I’m your tech.”  Oh.  Right.

Learning new skills every day and seeing all that textbook knowledge in real life.  It’s kinda cool.  I’ll say something and think, Wow, I remembered that from nursing school.  A resident and I were joking about it today– We learn something in school, think we’ll never see it, then when we see it, think Why didn’t I learn that?!  

I keep thinking I’m going to run after I get off, then I get home and think naaah.  Soooo, maybe I’ll start doing that.  I may have to get a gym membership though, since it’s starting to get dark sooner.

I also have great aspirations for my free-time after I get off work.  Things like reading, playing guitar, doing my nails, writing/journaling, praying/worshiping… I usually just come home and go to bed.  I had espresso this afternoon, which is the only reason I’m still up tonight.  I’ll pay for it in the morning.

When I’m not working in Columbia, I’m at home staying busy.  Teaching 7th and 8th grade science, lots of dance classes, and getting together with people/trying to stay relational.

If you’ve read any of my previous posts, you’ll know that I’ve had quite a time getting used to being away from my family and being independent.  But I just realized tonight the work that God has done in my heart.  Not to mention His amazing grace.  It hasn’t been so hard for me to be on my own here in Columbia.  Of course, I’d always rather be with my family, but my heart doesn’t feel like it’s ripping every time I leave Kirksville to come here.  God is so faithful… when I give Him my heart, He transforms it and makes it His.  Truly His.

Of course, there is much more going on in my life, but those are for different posts and other stories.  This is just one quick update in my journey of falling in love with my Bridegroom as I learn to follow and obey Him.  What a beautiful Love.

“He’s faithful to the end

He’s faithful to my heart/ He’s faithful to the end

He will come and marry me.”

- Cory Asburry

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