week in review....

Breathe in....Breathe out...repeat over and over. A sigh of relief was shed early this morning when I walked through the sliding doors of the emergency room. Four days in a row at a busy level one trauma center takes a toll on anyone. A toll mentally, emotionally, and physically. As the shift neared a close early this morning I was giddy at the thought of having a couple days off. I love my job and I am really happy to being doing it, but sometimes the illness of other people weighs down on you. Luckily I have the worlds most amazing husband who lets me vent, cry, complain and rejoice after my long 12 hour shifts. 

Snobby doctors, super needy patients, and not enough staff...sounds like a normal shift. I am lucky that the staff that is there is on their game!!! NO matter how hairy the situation got at work the past 4 days I had the best co-workers. Without a blink they were right there to help with anything from a major trauma to a simple sore throat! Thanks Ladies and Gents! 

One patient sticks out to me, a very elderly man. Feisty as all get out with stories from what seems like another world. He called me "kid" and held my hand as I helped him find someone to take care of his dogs while he was sick and in the hospital. A spit-fire of a man who reminds me to enjoy moments big and small, because those are what make memories.

This place I am working at is like non-other that I have worked at in the past. The majority of people that come in have this sense of entitlement. Now, I understand you don't feel well...I am sympathetic and want to make your day better. BUT!!!! I am honest with my patients. If there is a critical patient, a trauma, or someone who needs immediate assistance I will tell you and I would hope you would respect that....Not get pissy that there aren't tv's in the rooms, a room service menu, and a stock pile of narcotics for you to take as you please! Be kind people....that is all I am asking.

Anyway.......

This morning I woke with a smile! The rain stopped and the sun has been shining all day...It was like a perfect morning. A tasty b-fast at the Mud House with the most amazing date and tasty coffee!!! Felt like old times as my love, my husband and I had a very in depth and wonderful conversation. It was like we were the only two people in the place! Life is good people, life is really good!

 As I walked with the beagle, Bishop, this morning I was relaxed and at a sense of peace. Not something that happens often but God, did it feel good. I am not letting this feeling go. I am going to hold onto it and remember how good it feels to be so calm, so awake.  We walked in the sunshine and the breeze. Enjoyed the hello's and smiles from passers-by and just enjoyed. Simple and wonderful all balled up into one. 

I am looking forward to my day and evening off. I am looking forward to tomorrow of....Basically I am looking forward. So much is happening in the future, why get stuck in the past??