Once upon a time.... a bubbly, young lady fell in love.... and the rest is history! I still remember sitting in the dorm room when Victoria first told me about Jan :) She was so happy, and each time since as she talked about the wedding her excitement grew! It was a joy to be a part of their special day. Everything was lovely. May you enjoy the new journey together and continue pursuing Christ! first priority is stress relief... jumping on the bed! time for coconut oil, curling irons, and lots of laughing.... Wedding Time!
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She... a compassionate school teacher, beautiful pianist, genuine and faithful friend He... a brilliant medical student, humble leader, loyal soldier, and thoughtful confidante Together... surrendered followers of Christ and a lovely couple! Here's to new adventures :) Congratulations!!!As nursing students.... we write patient care plans. During sophomore year these were terribly overwhelming and quickly became one of our least favorite tasks, not for their lack of value but for the great time investment required to make one. Now, they make much more sense, thankfully :) While many diagnoses are the same for many patients, each care plan is individualized. Each plan takes into account a patient's specific conditions, medications, limitations, and strengths. My patient may never see my care plan, but I am responsible to implement it. The patient's outcome is based on their compliance with the care and treatments provided. Ultimately, we cannot do anything as healthcare providers without what we call "informed consent" which can be revoked by the patient at any point. A good doctor will use all his resources available to provide the best care and prescribe accurately. The plan of care may include pain relief medications after surgery, ice to reduce swelling, while also prescribing physical therapy, infusions, or nauseating liquids before a scan. Some things are pleasant and others not so much, but all are necessary. The best care plan usually includes both. While sitting in chapel one day, I had a "light bulb" moment. I am definitely a visual learner, and object lessons are my favorite. All of the sudden, I thought "this is like God's plan for us!" He is always doing what is best for me, but I must choose to submit. I have to give my consent - put my life in the care of my Father and take one day at a time. I don't know all that his plan includes yet, but have to trust that everything is for my good and His glory. God's Care PlanToday we celebrate Easter, God's greatest plan - the salvation of His people! His power over death was seen in His resurrection from the grave. It is finished! Everyday, this same power is working in and through us for our sanctification. Here is the breakdown in a care plan format... it is just the way my brain is wired these days :) Assessment:
Diagnoses:
Planning the goal & expected outcomes: this is the ultimate purpose and just some of the things the Lord wants and wills for us! {Micah 6:8}
Interventions: As for God, His way is perfect {Ps 18:30}
Evaluation: May we run the race well!
Rationale & Source: God's Word
~ God has not changed; MY plans might, but He is still the same. His perspective make sense~
and this... is what it actually looks like most of the time when I write care plans... :) It is a rough analogy, but as we made Christmas cookies this year I thought of how God made us. He created us in his image, each unique and loves us steadfastly. He is our Creator and our Redeemer. He loved me enough to give me the choice to love Him. He loved us knowing our need for a Savoir because of our choice to sin. He loved His children so much He kept His promise of a Savior for generation after generation. He loved us enough to humble Himself to a manger and become the incarnate Christ as a baby. He loved us enough to accepted suffering. Even though He knew the cost, He was willing to sacrifice for me. His love is eternal and unconditional. Even now He is preparing a place for us to live with Him and worship Him.. We love Him, because He first loved us! This is the love we celebrate at Christmas. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 4:10 Long before He came, His birth and life was foretold! This was a source of hope and rejoicing even before the promise's fulfillment! The Lord encouraged His people that He would send the Messiah, and we can trust His promise that He will come again.
In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.” So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.
RugelachA family favorite: a mini pastry-like raspberry treat! Dough:
2) Heat oven to 350. It's is best to line the cookie sheet with parchment paper as it makes clean-up so much easier! 3) Working quickly, roll out one disk at a time to 14" circle. Mix cinnamon and sugar, set aside 2Tbsp for later. 4) Spread circle with 1/4c. preserves leaving 1/4" border. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, raisins, and nuts. 5) With pizza wheel, cut circle into 16 wedges. Roll up wide from wide end to center point. Place 2" apart on cookie sheet and sprinkle with reserved cinnamon sugar. Repeat with remaining dough. 6) Bake 18-22min. unto bottoms are light brown and tops are golden. Remove to cool on rack and freeze up to 3 months. Yum! You know you have been in nursing school when... you make EKG cookies. This is what happens when you have red icing... and just finished a series of lectures on the heart :) Lest anyone think there is not a mess behind the cookies... Mom appropriately got this apron for me. It says "Making a Moose in the Kitchen!" :) ~ Merry Christmas! ~ |
AuthorI will be the first to admit that I am not a writer, but have a sincere aspiration to articulate Truth with grace, in love, seasoned with salt. Here is a journal of sorts, or photo documentations of a journey - one currently around the world in Papua New Guinea working at the Kunai Health Center. Thanks for visiting and your support! Archives
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