First Blog :-)

So I finally decided to start this whole blog thing. I'm not really sure who will read this or if anyone really cares that much but I thought it would be fun to throw some thoughts out there and such.

I guess I should start by saying that I am a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit. I have been doing this for about 3 and 1/2 years and think that it is the best job in the world!! Granted, as with most jobs, there are definitely good days and bad days. I mean we are human after all so when dealing with humans on a day to day basis things can get a little hairy :-) But God continually reminds me in little ways what a blessing it is to be involved in people's lives in such a unique way. I have had the amazing opportunity to take care of some of the most special babies in the world and to be a familiar face to a family in the midst of what can be chaos, confusion, unfamiliarity and fear. I am constantly blown away by the miracles that God does daily in the lives of my patients and their families. As this is such a big part of my life I'm sure I will have more to say later.

I had a hard time thinking of what to name this page, mostly because I seriously lack creativity when it comes to catchy sayings and what not. I am definitely more math/science brained than anything else. But as I was thinking about it I was reminded of Micah 6:8 in the Bible where Micah is prophesing to Isreal and warning them to repent and turn back to God because otherwise punishment and judgement were coming. He reminds them of all that God has done for them: bringing them out of slavery in Egypt, providing for them in the wilderness, and bringing them to the promised land. Then he tells them "He has told you O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? But to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God?" (micah 6:8) The Lord requires no less of me, so I must rely on His grace and mercy to do these in my everyday life.