by Kat | Nov 29, 2008 | General
Twenty-six years ago, I released a child for adoption. I trusted faithfully that my choice was the right one, and my faith was not in vain.
As you are all aware, this daughter found me last summer and we have stepped forward together on a new path ever since.
This daughter sent me a lovely email for Thanksgiving and I would like to share this excerpt with you all:
“It’s the night before Thanksgiving and I was really wondering what you were going to be doing and hoped that you and your kids will be having a great holiday. I wanted to let you know what I am thankful for since I won’t be with you to tell you. I am thankful for God and the beautiful family that he gave me, for my health, and the health of those I love. Also for helping me find you it has been a long time coming and I am very thankful for that.”
I can tell you simply and truly, Gentle Reader, I am humbled by her beautiful words and can only tell you that I am so undeserving of them. The blessings that this child has poured upon me are sweet and most incredible.
On top of that, Frick and I have struggled in our relationship for some time now, and yesterday I spent time with her and it felt like old times between us – so much so when I called her by her nickname, her face lit up and she crawled in my lap. There was no way to stop the tears from leaking from my eyes as I sat holding her.
When you least expect it, your children do things that you never hoped for nor imagined would ever happen.
It is the unexpected blessings that I am most thankful for…
Also, I need to give a shout out to our two contest winners!! Congratulations to Biddy and Beverly!!
by Kat | Nov 26, 2008 | General
TEN things you wish you could say to TEN different people right now:
1. Make the call!
2. Grow up.
3. You’ve said that already
4. If you don’t watch it The Crazy Lady is going to show up…
5. I really love you!
6. I have missed you horribly.
7. Wait, I have to write that down!
8. Don’t make me say it again!
9. Smile!!
10. Absolutely, I would love to!
NINE things about yourself:
1. I wake up in a good mood, and that won’t change – many have tried and failed!
2. I love to laugh and do so every chance I get!.
3. I use foul language far too often, damn it all!
4. If I get upset, my voice gets louder.
5. I don’t yell, I get loud, remember that!
6. I am a Stephen Minister.
7. I love children, but do not want anymore nor do I want grandchildren anytime soon!
8. I love to cook – and I really mean it!
9. I love to sing, and do so with wild abandon and no shame.
EIGHT ways to win your heart:
1. In all things, be honest.
2. Kiss my neck right there…
3. Hold my hand and don’t let go.
4. Smile with your entire being.
5. Make me laugh.
6. Engage me in intelligent conversation that expands my mind, teaches me something new, or widens my horizons.
7. Hug me like you mean it.
8. Bring me flowers for absolutely no reason.
SEVEN things that cross your mind a lot:
1. You have to be kidding me.
2. Isn’t it five o’clock somewhere?
3. I could be knitting…
4. What the hell did I walk in this room for…
5. Do I work tomorrow?
6. Do I have clean clothes for work tomorrow…
7. What day is it?
SIX things you do before you fall asleep:
1. Put the dogs out one last time
2. Brush my teeth
3. Get a glass of water
4. Say good night to Plurk
5. Read or knit.
6. Say my prayers.
FIVE people you couldn’t live without:
1. Frick
2. Frack
3. Paddywhack
4. SC
5. my “other” daughters
FOUR things you’re wearing right now:
1. Jeans
2. Tee-shirt
3. Earrings
4. A Smile
THREE songs that fit your life perfectly:
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Wailin’ Jennys “Glory Bound”
Diana Krall “Popsicle Toes”
TWO things you want to do before you die:
1. Love completely and without reservations.
2. Be loved completely and without reservations.
ONE confession:
1. I am deathly afraid of roller coasters.
by Kat | Nov 25, 2008 | General
The patients that come to my unit are healthy and have elected surgery to replace their worn out knees and hips, or back surgeries that make patients in pain again realize life that is pain free or relatively so. Unfortunately, not everyone who comes to a hospital is going to get better and go home to his or her family and friends.
Yesterday, in the small details of the day as I was frustrated with myself for the feelings of “not knowing all instantly” a beautiful thing occurred.
Clear and sweetly, suddenly a chorus of voices broke out in song – the mixture of voices was hauntingly beautiful as they sang the hymn.
One by one, I watched my co-workers grow silent as we all listened to the beauty of the song, flowing with love from this family as they raised their voices in a not so perfect harmony.
It the midst of the frenetic pace of the day – this family reminded me of what is most important.
In life, it is the little things done well that are most worth doing.
Do not forget the contest, go visit my other blogging friends and leave them some comment love.
I challenge you today to go out and do the little things well, Gentle Reader – they are well worth doing!
by Kat | Nov 24, 2008 | General
Early to work today, umm, make that extra early to work!
But I wanted to stop by and remind you about our ongoing contest that runs through Wednesday, so don’t forget!!
Here are the rules again:
Now, the rules. You can enter once per participating blog per day. Entries are simple… just comment on our post for the day. If you blog and would like to post about our contest, doing so will get you 5 extra entries. There will be 2 winners. Each winner will need to give us a mini bio of your family. (Ages, genders, wants, needs, likes) and we will buy prizes accordingly. Prizes will be wrapped for under the tree and sent post haste! Comments and posts from Sunday November 23 through November 26th will be taken as entries. Black Friday we will announce the winners!!!!
If you mention this contest in your blog, email me at kachrist37 (at) gmail (dot) com. Of course remember to replace the at with (@) and the dot with (.) Don’t forget to stop by the other blogs as well – their links are in the sidebar for your convenience!
Have an awesome Monday all!
by Kat | Nov 23, 2008 | General
I have survived my first days back at work, with restrictions, learning a new job.
It is a bit of a challenge though, sitting at a computer all day when all around me are patients needing care. Now, do not get me wrong – my co-workers are doing an admirable job in their care for them… I am not casting aspersions on them in the least, far from it!
What is the pain in my heart is that I am not caring for them.
This will be the challenge for me in the coming weeks and will give me an even better incentive to allow Olga the Barbarian to push me harder each time I see her!
I want to be back on the other side of the desk, spending the day – or night, as the case may, with the patients.
However, I do have a new appreciation for the job the Unit Secretary does – I mean think about this, this is the person who deciphers physicians illegible handwriting, stops what they are doing at the drop of a hat to do something necessary for a nurse. They answer call lights, telephones, updates and inputs orders… all while being highly accurate and not loosing their cool under all this pressure!
How quickly can I get back to patient care!!! This I find immeasurably easier and far more rewarding. However, it is good for me because I am using my arm in ways that are good for me without “pushing, pulling, or lifting”! It is also so good to be back with all my co-workers, I have missed them! In a few short weeks, I will be back on nights and then my life will be almost back to normal!
I am participating in a fun little Holiday Blog Contest along with some other friends from Plurk! Starting today and for the next 3 days, you can leave a comment here and at these, other blogs and we will enter your name into a drawing for our Holiday Give Away! Yes, we are giving you, Gentle Reader, something – we want to help cushion the cost of the Holiday for you and your family! You can enter on each blog once per day, beginning today, and ending on Wednesday. We will select a winner from all the entries on “Black Friday”! When we have randomly selected a name, if it is you, you will need to supply us with some pertinent information about you so we can “gift you accordingly”!
So, get out there and visit!
The links are here and, as you can see, in my sidebar under “Contest Blogs”!
Not A Mean Girl
Alana’s Passion
The PQ Nation
Middle Aged Suburban Diva
Popping Bubbles
Sucomments
Random Ramblings of a Stay at home Mom
I Read Banned Books
Daily Douz
Puntiglio
Three Ring “Surf”ace
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