Today I am counting my blessings. I am amazed at the gifts that God has given me! He has given me the ability to provide for the most important people in my life while doing something that I absolutely love!
I think God placed me where I am today. I think my parents' death also contribute to my ability to field many hard questions and have added to my level of compassion. I have been on the other side of the healthcare spectrum and know the great feeling of relief knowing your loved one is being well taken care of. When my mom was dying I remember being thrilled to come into the room and find her hair in pigtails and braided. That may seem silly but it meant so much to me! It was nice to know someone cared enough to do that for her. I am thankful for the opportunity to help my patients and their families. My loss, pain, and ability to overcome have made me a better person so I am appreciative for those things as well.
Romans 5:3 says "Rejoice in our suffering, suffering produces perserverence, perserverence-character, and character- hope."
