Okay, so call me nerdy, but I have a really good thought to share. My sister was just diagnosed with Melanoma which has developed into lymphoma. She's got three kids, married her highschool sweetheart and is an ex-nurse gone photographer. The prognosis is probably 50/50 for survival. Needless to say it has been an emotional time, but taught me a lot.
While she is in the hospital for her surgeries and chemo, I pray that she gets good nurses. Good meaning caring and kind. I think about the times when I could have lifted a patient's spirits and instead only half listened and thought about how behind I was with my charting. I think when I look back on my nursing career the things I will remember aren't if I got my meds all out by nine but the days when I've helped someone through a really nasty day or situation. I don't know, just some thoughts. I am so grateful for the gospel though and for miracles, which I truly believe in. I love y'all and miss you!
loves, AnneMarie Johnson Farner
P.S. I am on a med/surg/ortho floor (similar to 3rd at eirmc) in Auburn Hills, Michigan. I love Nate more than ever and am working on that dang BSN at present. No babies yet. That pretty much sums it up!
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Wow Anne! That was a great thought! I can't imagine being there, and I thank you for sharing. I'm glad your sister has an amazing sister like you! I wish you the best and hope things go well with your sister.
Annemarie! Wow. I am sorry about your sister. Thank you for reminding us about what is most important. Where does your sister live? I am going to pray for her too, in addition to probably all of your great family and friends who already are. That's so hard.
I didn't realize you were going all the way to Michigan! wow! And how long ago did your brother serve in Guayaquil? Thanks for the update, and keep smiling.
Love,
Danae
Danae, Jon served in Ecuador in the late 90's...but I'm sure it's just as good as ever. Alisa lives in Lehi, UT, and thanks for your comment!
AnnMarie,
Hey, this is Christine. I just wanted to say thank you for that awesome thought, because it is totally true. It is so easy to get caught up in what we should or shouldn't do instead of what we need to do. Our thoughts and prayers are also with your sister during this time and with you and your hubby way out there in Michigan! We miss your smile and sunshine here in Iceberg, Idaho! :)
~Christine
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