Adjustments

I’m all twisted. Yesterday, I woke up and thought it was morning. Praise God, I survived a shift with all the registry and one permanent CNA, whom I never saw the whole shift. We have never worked well together. I’m tickled that I thought sunset was sunrise.

Many days, our world is turned over and upside down in a tumultuous ride with disease. Aside from losing health, we lose some we thought of as friends. The good news is we will survive the moment just as I adjusted to the temporary staff of yesterday. In acts of survival, I stopped having fluids and took no medication. I could do this, but halting necessary doses is not generally wise. My missed medication was for secretions. No biggie for one afternoon.

The night shift came, and I was handed over to the seasoned and capable care of those I had grown to trust and rely upon. Oh, to sleep with both eyes closed, peaceful and refreshing sleep. I’ll give my nurse some of my new delivery of banana nut bread and lemon pound cake.

I don’t take my care for granted. I’m thrilled by every stretch of consecutive awesome care days. I’m thankful and pleased. I’ll resume my appreciation pins that acknowledge good service and job performance.

Rough diamonds are sometimes mistaken for worthless pebbles. Thomas Browne. Nothing happens until something happens; let’s work together this time for something happening to your good. There is no influence like the influence of habit. Gilbert Parker. Simplysaidbysimon, reach out and touch a life today with your kindness. ALS – A Life Surrendered.