Job

Working in labor and delivery, things can change very quickly. The board can be relatively empty and patients begin to come in by the droves.....one right after another. Hence the reason we have to take call. We can be called at any time. Before the shift or even at 3am. It's kind of a bummer some times, but it's part of my job.

Last night I was on call. Luckily no phone call by 5:30, so off to the gym I went. I had already taught a class Thursday morning, but my friends Allison and Stephanie teach Turbo Kick on Thursday nights and I LOVE me some Turbo kick (I'm getting certified to teach in March). I checked my phone multiple times throughout class to make sure there wasn't a missed call for the halls of labor. Luckily I made it through until the very end. At 6:41 I got the call........On any other given day it wouldn't have been a big deal, but we only have an hour. The roads were starting to ice and snow over and driving was difficult. By the time I made it home, ran in, and showered I was right back out the door. When I got to work it wasn't as bad as they thought :) I stayed around until 1am and got to return to my warm home. I say "home" because Ryan was in my bed. I had to sleep in his until 6 this morning.....

Anyway, you know God just knows how you need to be somewhere at a certain time? This just happened to be one of those nights. I had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful couple having their first child. She was so nervous. But I was able to joke with her and help put her at ease. I enjoyed getting to know her and her family as they prepared for the delivery of this beautiful baby. This was part of my job. This is the part I love the most.

So today I"m grateful for my job. When so many other people aren't able to work at all, or have lost their jobs and not been able to find another. I am able to go to a job that has healthcare benefits, that pays a good wage, and helps me provide for my husband and children. We have a home, clothes, and food on the table at every meal. God blessed me with a brain, college education, and a body that allows me to work. I am grateful.