Who Walks Among Us? Part II
In the last post I took a look at possibilities. Is life really as we see it or are there special beings that walk among us that we all desperately need so that we can move forward as the spiritual beings that we are?
As I have mentioned in the past I work in an Emergency Room as an Environmental Services person. Basically I make sure the entire area stays clean. In my position I have the opportunity to see things that most people never imagine. I see life and death situations on a daily basis. I see fellow humans who give of themselves in ways that money can’t buy.
Today I want to talk about one particular group of fellow humans that never cease to amaze me—–we call them "NURSES". Some are women and some are men. Most of them are not aware that I am constantly watching them work. I see their dedication. I see their willingness to treat sick people with kindness even when some of these sick people are quite rude. I see them work long hours under sometimes very difficult circumstances and yet they try their best to keep a smile and a positive outlook because they know their patients are depending on that.
One particular male nurse goes around whistling old songs and every time he passes me by he asks me how I’m doing. Every single nurse I’ve met seems to really care. Oh, I know sometimes they have bad days and don’t feel good but even on those days I watch them as they enter a patients room and they put on a smile even though they don’t feel like it.
I fully realize that some people go into this profession because of the money but I really don’t think that is the reason for most who do this work. I have looked in their eyes and seen the compassion. They show this compassion to every person who walks through the ER doors even if they are the most disgusting of our race. They don’t pick and choose. They show their love to the just and the unjust alike.
Yes, we can learn a lot from some of the special beings that walk among us if we will just open our eyes and be willing.
God bless all of you who help the sick and those who may be dying.
I appreciate all your hard work and efforts.
Doctors, nurses, technicians, service people…you are all terrific!!!
“I fully realize that some poeple go into this profession because of the money but I really don’t think that is the reason for most who do this work.”
take away the money from most and see what the reasons are..
lol, kidding, its takes a special dedication to be a nurse thats for sure, many are no doubt modern day angels. A reflection of that Christ consciousness that resides in all.
Thanks for your heartfelt words, Cliff. As you know, I have been a nurse for many years. I often have people say things to me like, “I would hate to have your job,” or “How do you stand to do what you do?” Nurses do a lot of things that other people don’t want to do or consider themselvs too good to do. But I think most of us do the things that we do because we really want to help people and to make a difference in the lives of those around us. Yes, Marco, we get a paycheck, but let me tell you, there are much easier ways to get money than by working as a nurse!
In a few years I will retire from nursing. I look forward to retirement, as I am aging and do not tolerate the physical, mental, and emotional stresses of nursing as easily as I did when I was younger. However, I expect that until my dying day I will look for ways to reach out to help my fellow human beings in the same way that nurses do. At least I hope I do.
Connie, As I watch these angels all around me at work I often think of the years you have spent dedicated to nursing others and now more then ever I appreciate all that you have done. I know you will spend your retirement still being an angel.
LOL! I don’t want to leave the impression that I think I’m some kind of heavenly being just because I chose the particular job skill set I did. Yes, part of the reason I chose nursing is because I wanted to help people, and that’s still a lot of why I go to work every day. But, nursing is a good career choice, too, from the standpoint that it gives you the ability to earn a reasonable living for yourself and your family. I make no apology for that. From what I’m reading, nursing is a “graying profession”, in that the median age of a nurse is somewhere in the 40 year old age range. So those of you who are still in the process of deciding on a career might seriously consider nursing. Otherwise, who’s going to take care of all of us old geezers when we can no longer take care of ourselves?!
This is an interesting post for me since I’m currently a nursing student right now. I got some looks from people who know me when I decided last semester that I really don’t want a high powered six figure income career like a lawyer after all. My heart has always been with working with babies or small children so I’ll probably be a neonatal or pediatric nurse.
Connie, what type of speciality did you go into? What advice would you have for late teens/early twenties students who are planning on going into that field?
Kiara, As you know I am reading “Reincarnation for the Christian by Quincy Howe Jr. which by the way is fasinating. If reincarnation is true then it is very possible that your present tendencies toward compassionate work in nursing is a direct result of wisdom you learned in previous lives that is helping you now see the divine spark that has always been there within you.
Kiara, I’m delighted to hear that you are a nursing student! To answer your question, I initially worked for 5 years in Labor and Delivery, which was hard work, but loads of fun as well. I then went back to school, and received training as a Family Practice NP and earned my MSN. From there, I taught in an RN program in a community college for a period of about 9 years. Then, because my husband’s job moved us, I had to make another job change and I went back to working as an RN in Labor and Delivery. Then, when I found myself divorced with 2 kids, I started working Home Health for awhile because that gave me more flexibility to care for my children as a single mom. I have eventually ended up working as a nurse practitioner in the local health dept, where I plan to finish out my career. I have been working in some phase of nursing for a period of 32 years and I highly recommend it as a career choice. You never have to be bored or burned out in your job, as there’s enough variety within the profession to meet your changing needs throughout the years. My advice is to get as much education as you can while you’re young, as you never know what’s ahead for you. I never thought I’d end up a single mom, but I did, and I’m very grateful I already had an education and marketable job skills. My life would have been very different without the ability to earn a living doing something that gives me a sense of purpose every day. So, hang in there, enjoy the journey, and follow your heart!
My angel has to be my wife. Anyone who could put up with me for 35 years has to have supernatural powers!
Thanks for the advice, Connie! Right now I’m a sophomore and will hopefully finish my BSN spring 2011. I’m not sure if I’ll pursue a MSN but I have time to decide since many programs I looked at require some work experience. Again, thanks for sharing. You seem to really enjoy your career.
Cliff, I’m glad to know you’re enjoying the reincarnation book. I’m trying to be a more compassionate person. I’ve realized that I’ve really been quite spoiled and need to stop complaining over minor things. With our technological busy society it can be difficult to just develop relationships with others. Look foward to the book review.