Monday, September 21, 2009

Happy birthday!



I love this picture of Jill. She looks happy, independent, all grown up.
It's funny as your kids grow up they think you should have all the answers. But....
I don't, just as they have never been the age they are, Iv'e never been at the stage I'm at either.
So as they become independent I'm trying to find my place in all of this.
I do know this, I couldn't be more proud of the women they have become.
I love them both so much!
Happy 21st Birthday Jill

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Why I do what I do...

Somedays I hate work, not really hate it, but an Oh no, I can't do this today kind of thing. Some days it is so very stressful. Tiny lives are in my hands. I pray on my way to work that I make good decisions that day and that I make no mistakes and that all goes well. I pray for the babies and their Moms and Dads too.
Sometimes I watch familes hold their baby while it dies, somedays I hold babies while they have painful procedures, some days it is me causing the pain, some days just suck!

Today was the NICU reunion, it couldn't have come at a better time, I've been tired and discouraged lately.
Today reminded me of why I do what I do. I get to hand a Mom her baby for the very first time, I get to send babies home with parents that questioned if that day would ever come. I get to see miracles everyday!



So all the bad days are worth it when I see all these little miracles running around, smiling, talking. I love being a part of that!

Mama Mia


So Wednesday night I went out with my friends to see Mama Mia. I don't usually like musicals but is was very good. It was such a pretty night. The rain finally stopped. Yeah! We went to Blanc Burgers and Bottles before for dinner.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Blessed

I'm feeling really blessed today. No special reason. Just appreciative of who and what I have in my life.
The chance to go to lunch with friends. Days off for to do whatever I want. The money to do those things.
I have people who love me very much. (dogs too!)
So that's all for now. I'll try to post pictures of my cute puppies later.
If you take them on a really long walk, they will nap!