You call me out upon the waters The great unknown where feet may fail And there I find You in the mystery In oceans deep my faith will stand I remember so vividly standing in the chapel of Covenant College singing these words as a tear slipped down my cheek. I brushed it quickly away…
Category: About ME
The Truth of Time
Time…there is something so strange and mysterious about this seemingly simple reality of life! Why is it that we demonstrate both an overwhelming interest in and also a fearful dread of the reality of time? Through every stage of history, every season of life, every career we pursue, and every breath we take, we feel…
Resting in My “I Don’t Know…”
Anyone who knows me knows I am a planner. Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved writing to-do-lists, laying out my calendar, and organizing all my activities. I definitely inherited this tendency from my mom! Heaven only knows how she keeps our household of eleven running so smoothly, but she is…
Finding My Why
One of the questions I have gotten asked more frequently than any other during my time in nursing school is, “Why nursing?” I remember feeling baffled the first time that I was asked this. I am always tempted to shoot back the cliche answer: “Because I want to help people!!” This is true, but I…
A Letter To Myself on My 21st Birthday
It has been SUCH a long time since I have updated my blog. It feels like yesterday I was getting oriented to my new classes and clinicals, and now I am already halfway through the semester! I’m determined to post more frequent updates in the next couple weeks. It’s good to be back! Last month…
Dear Younger Me: 2020 Reflections
I was driving to work yesterday, and a song came on the radio that really struck me. It was called “Dear Younger Me,” by Hillsong United. The lyrics were so simple, yet so perfectly captured some of the emotions I have been grappling with as I reflect on 2020. This year has not been easy….
Pain With a Purpose: My Experience with Scoliosis
A couple weeks ago I was organizing some documents on my computer and I found this paper I wrote a few years ago about my experience with scoliosis. The pain of my scoliosis journey stays with me to this day, and I certainly wouldn’t have chosen to have a back that was so broken. At…
Behind the Name
I have finally taken the plunge and started a blog! Blogging has always interested me, but I have never officially had my own until now. I will admit that I am slightly intimidated when it comes to designing and navigating this new space, but I am also very excited! So, what is the meaning behind…
A Labor of Love 