The Lord's Faithfulness

I was recently reviewing some of my past posts and came across an entry from January discussing the fact that I was having to work some extra hours at work because of staffing shortages. Well, 6 months later the staffing shortage continues and I continue to put in a lot of hours but there is good news in the midst of it all.

It's been a time of growth for me, both spiritually and professionally. I've seen, again, the Lord's faithfulness in providing the strength I need to get through each day. Some days I have my doubts about my survival, but He hasn't let me down a single time! He is always faithful to provide the resources I need to get through the day.

Over the past months, as I've gone about the search for a new nurse, I've been reminded of how important it is to include the Lord in that decision making process. It can be so easy to be consumed with work and the secular modes of making decisions and recruiting staff. That process is soooo frustrating and after having hired and trained 2 nurses in the last 2 years, I was concerned about making sure the new hire would be an appropriate fit for our department, a fit that will result in a successful working relationship for all parties involved.

I've spent a lot of time praying for wisdom as I've interviewed various candidates. I prayed that I would find someone whose personality would fit with the team, who possesses an admirable work ethic, a team player, etc. I'm looking for a good employee. I prayed that the Lord would give me wisdom and discernment throughout the process.

He has been so faithful throughout the months of this process. There have been many wonderful candidates that have come along and for various reasons none of them have been able to accept the position. I've clung to the fact that the Lord is in control of this and when the time is right, He will bring someone along, the right someone that He wants me to work alongside.

And, He has answered my prayers. He has brought someone along that will be starting on Tuesday! I am so thankful to the Lord for providing and excited to begin to nurture this new working relationship! I am reminded that the Lord does not bring anyone along our path by accident and so I look forward to seeing what other exciting things He has in store in the months ahead!

Garage Sales--A New Perspective

A few weeks ago my mom, Tanya, and I had a garage sale in my little single car garage/driveway. It was a great opportunity to clear things out, to get rid of the "junk" I no longer needed so an unsuspecting stranger could find their very own "treasure"!

My dad watched as we all scrambled to get our items ready, to price them and set things up. He thought we were a bit insane to be going to so much trouble for what appeared to be so little reward in his eyes. But, we were having a great time!

Then, the garage sale bug caught my dad, although it was in a way I never suspected! He wandered to a neighbor's garage sale and saw a ten speed bike that was at least 20 years old. It was dirty, the handle bars were worn, the seat was hard as a rock (no kidding!) and the tires weren't even functional!! He bought it! Full price! Didn't even try to barter the guy down!! I watched in awe!!

And then my awe turned to complete disbelief! He walked the bike to my driveway and put it back up for sale, 3 houses down from where he just bought it!! He got one offer...for 15 dollars more than what he paid for it!!

Thanks to my dad, I now have a whole new perspective on garage sales!!