Wednesday, March 31, 2010

ONE YEAR... and I miss this kid

Soooo... today is my ONE YEAR MARK for working! I can't believe I have been at this job for a year today.... and I SURVIVED!! ha ha.

It has been a tough year for me to be honest. I know this doesn't come as a great big shocker to most of you that know me well. BUT.

I have learned (relearned) some things:

1. I can do hard things.
2. My kids are incredible.
3. Dave is a patient man.
4. Nursing never changes.
5. Patients have become more drug dependent/less grateful.
6. Doctors have become nicer.
7. Twelve hours is longer than it used to be last time I did this job.
8. Having insurance is WONDERFUL.
9. Going outside my comfort zone makes me grow.
10. Heavenly Father answers prayers.

Moral of the story: Next year will be easier. (I hope!)

Just had to post these picture of Matt and his friends ...
I love these kids and miss my boy!! It's so amazing though.
Only 3 more weeks of college left for him! I can't believe how fast
it went. He has LOVED it and it has been SO GOOD for him.
And So good for me to be able to let go a little at a time...
He turns in his papers in THREE weeks. Love him.




5 comments:

Unknown said...

i think you're great :)

becky comstock said...

Matt looks so happy and mature! Can't wait to hear about his mission call!

Lannie said...

Looking good Maffies!

The Crane Family said...

You're awesome Leslie--and definitely so talented-they are so lucky to have you. I can't believe it's been a year too- wow, time is flying. And-- Your kids are amazing! Fun times with Matt- and friends. Can't wait for his papers to go in!

kelli said...

Thanks for the re-invite! Good to catch up! And I totally appreciated what you've learned this past year. I think I'm in the process of learning those things. And I look forward to the time that I can look back and say I DID IT!