Life unfolding

Life, now, was unfolding before me, constantly and visibly, like the flowers of summer that drop fanlike petals on eternal soil.”
―Roman Payne, Rooftop Soliloquy

*please read in a slightly flawed British accent*

   My good people, faithful readers, and kind strangers: Life is a continual feast. Indeed, there is so much good happening around me, I can hardly take it all in. This summer in particular has been a constant stream of special moments betwixt exciting events, and changes that are clearly God-sent. This afternoon, I came across a list of quotes about summer that allowed me to reflect on the summer and how it has been full of blessings. The one at the beginning of this post put me into a poetic mood- hence the accent.

    For nearly a fortnight, I have been working at my new job. On the first day on my floor I thought I would have the collywobbles, but instead I was calm and confident. Although I have been a nurse for nearly 10 months, there are so many small things to learn that I didn't attempt much on the first day. For example, how do you page the doctors? How to make an outside call? Where does one keep the IV tubing? What are the proper procedures to draw blood? Where shall I put my lunch?

   Today, I was on the floor again and with most of the rubbish out of the way, I was able to actually feel like a nurse. It was smashing. I felt like I had the time and resources to truly care for my patient in a way that I wasn't able to before. I'm hesitant to say that it will stay like this because I've only been on the floor for a couple of days, but I am very optimistic about this floor. Oncology patients and their families are truly special people. They require a special kind of compassion and care, but in return, a majority of them are truly thankful and appreciative of the work we do. Stories and more moments to come.

    In addition to starting a new job, my family moved into their beautiful new home. Earlier this year, we thought we were moving, but everything fell through. Also earlier this year, I had a different job interview for a position I thought I really wanted, but it didn't work out. As I look at this summer, I see God's hand at work. Those other houses didn't work out because this new house is incredible and where we are supposed to be. My other job opportunity didn't work out because I am fairly sure I was supposed to get my new position. I am gobsmacked by God's faithfulness. I heard once a quote that I am sure I will butcher, but it went something like, "If you knew what God's plan was for you, that's exactly what you would want too."
   
     As I look ahead at the upcoming months, there's still uncertainty with where I will live and grad school. However, I am so blown away by how God has provided, I only worry about it when I forget that He's there (I wish I could say I never worry about it, but that isn't true). I am learning more about trust- things might not always work out the way I would like them to, but I know that my God is Sovereign.

Here's a few other happenings from this summer: some already passed and some yet to come
-Wedding in Wisconsin
-Broadway in Chicago musical
-Trip to Michigan with BFF
-Bike rides on the beach
-Bubble soccer
-Taylor Swift Concert!!!!!!!
-Camping trip
-Fondue
-Start grad school
-Girl's getaway with mom and sis
-Birthdays
-Blueberry picking
-Beach days with friends
-All of the other everyday things that make life exciting

   At the end of each day, I am so knackered, I sleep like a babe. It's not the "I feel so groggy and gross and tired that I won't feel good for the next few days" kind of tired. It's the "I had such a good day that I left it all out there" kind of tired. It feels good.

Thanks for reading! Here's one more quote I found today.

“All in all, it was a never to be forgotten summer — one of those summers which come seldom into any life, but leave a rich heritage of beautiful memories in their going — one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends and delightful doing, come as near to perfection as anything can come in this world.”