Faith – A Labor of Love

For Such a Time as This

The question is not whether our children will face pain in this world. They absolutely will. The question is: how will we equip our children to face pain and suffering with a firm reliance on the sovereignty of God and a confidence in His plans and purposes for their lives? What an incredible calling we have as mothers and fathers in planting the seeds that God will one day use to bring redemption to this fallen world! I was deeply comforted in reading Matthew 5 this morning. It reminded me that I am not raising Seoirse to shield her from hurt. I am raising her to stand out in the midst of that hurt and shine with a light that is not her own.

Reflections on My First Year of Nursing

It’s hard to believe that it has been over a year and a half now since I started my nursing career. I always heard that I would learn more in my first year working as nurse than I ever did in nursing school. And goodness was this true! I didn’t know how many things I…

Speak

There is a time to say it and a time to pray it. Just because something is true doesn’t mean it should be spoken. Goodness, this is a truth that has become FAR more rampant with the advent of social media and the ability to say exactly what we are thinking with a few clicks…

Reflections

“Look, Mommy!!” The little girl squealed with delight as she leapt with all her might into the puddle before her. As the water droplets rose into the air around her, she started down at her red rubber boots. Little lines pierced through the crystal clear water, and her reflection was distorted. Strange curves, twists, and…

Wait

“Waiting is not mere empty hoping. It has the inner certainty of reaching the goal.” Waiting. It’s something we do so often, yet it something we may never truly master! I see it in the eyes of my little brother as he excitedly counts down the days until his birthday. I see it in the…

Healer

Weary. That word could describe a lot of us, couldn’t it?! I know for a fact many healthcare workers feel this deeply right now. Clocking into shift after extra shift, surveying the short-staffed list of coworkers, anticipating the busy flurry of flu season, and struggling to still maintain the best patient care. I’ve been told…

Making Connections

“Hello! My name is Siobhan, and I am going to be your nurse today!” I cannot tell you all how surreal it felt to be able to say these words for the first time. Once I officially got my nursing license there was no more standing in the shadow of a preceptor or instructor. There…

Scars

If I had only known the last time would be the last time I would’ve put off all the things I had to do I would’ve stayed a little longer, held on a little tighter Now what I’d give for one more day with you ‘Cause there’s a wound here in my heart where something’s…

Dearest Dad

“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” Dad, how can I begin to capture the countless reasons I am thankful for you in one post?! June is a month where we get a little extra…

Mother’s Day Musings

“Are you Megan’s daughter? You look JUST like her!!” This statement always makes me smile. As I’ve grown older I get told more and more often that I am like my mom, and nothing could make me happier! My mother is my biggest role model, and to be told that I look and act like…