Friday, March 27, 2015

And Now For a Weekend

I have been utterly frustrated, and utterly amazed, at the impeccable timing of headaches. It's been two jam packed weeks of reading textbooks, doing quizzes, and practicing skills. I had a stress/eye strain headache on the first day of class, but was able to get through the first two weeks without anything major. Here we are at what is my first "relaxed" weekend and here comes the headache.

Now before you feel sorry for me, please recall that I often struggle with headaches. They come with fluctuating hormones and are no big surprise. What is a surprise, and actually a good one, is how God so often allows me a lapse in whatever I'm doing (babysitting, taking a class, ...) to take it easy while I deal with it. Yes, I'm looking for the silver lining (and taking ibuprofen).

Next week we go to class in scrubs. We're going to meet some of the residents and put into practice what we've been learning. In another two weeks we'll be done with clinical and then we'll take the state test. It's a little bit frightening and a little exciting all rolled up into one. This has been a bit of a whirlwind ride so far and so far it's been fun, aside from the headache. I'm pretty sure if Mom and dad can see me, they're smiling. The nursing home was pretty special to them. No matter which one they visited, they were all full of people they loved.

PS. These are old photos and have nothing to do with the facility where I am taking the class. (See my mom there talking to her Uncle Louie? He's the one she was talking about a few days before she passed on.)

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  1. Martha, I'm so very proud of you. You are going to be such a blessing to those you care for and work with. If I were 30 years younger... I would do what you are doing. You have the heart for it. I love you!! Praying those old headaches will get out of town.

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    1. Thank you so much for your encouragement, Wanda. I know it's going to work out okay, and even if it's only for a few years someone out there is looking for a pair gentle hands and a heart that loves them.

      The yodeling man came down the hall a couple days ago and reached for our hands. I was in the front of the pack and took his hand in mine. I'm not sure what those behind me did, but I can still feel his warm hand in mine today.

      Your ministry to Elizabeth is an encouragement to me. Thank you for that. I love you too!
      :0)

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  2. Yes, I suppose the silver lining is that you don't have to sit in class today with that headache! Are you taking 4 ibuprofen? You can take that much at a time, you know. Sometimes 2 or 3 just isn't enough for my pain.

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    1. Unless the pain has already set in and is well established, 2 ibuprofen usually do the trick. When it's really bad I'll take 3. It hasn't been bad today so maybe I can fend it off. Yes, the silver lining is that I'm home and not in class.
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  3. I love hearing about your class and am so proud of you mom! You are brave to try something so new and different. I love you!

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    1. Thank you, Bethany, your words of encouragement are appreciated.
      I love you too.
      :0)

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  4. I agree with Bethany. So happy to see you doing this. It will be very rewarding and you will make a difference in the lives of so many.

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    1. That's my mission, Rachel, to make a difference to someone. Thanks for your support.
      :0)

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  5. I'm proud of you too. You are awesome!

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    1. No so very awesome, really, just trying to make my way.

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