Before October comes a.k.a. Ate's Bar Exam month, I'm excited to do a lot of catching up this September. Just yesterday, God has allowed me to catch up with sleep- 12 hours straight the whole day + 5 hours at night lang naman ang itinulog ko, a well-deserved rest after 3 straight nights of duty. On the days to come I hope to catch up with people and activities in the church, with replenishing our supplies at home plus cooking hopefully, with eating healthy because I have this feeling na biskwit at tinapay na lang ang bumubuhay sa katawan ko, with having my presence felt more at home, with taking care of myself and with many other things, God willing and as my free time permits.
As for the highlights of my unforgettable August 2012, here's a rundown:
- my birthday
- movie date with Micah
- Mama's birthday
- the yearbook's done, finally!
- first shot at charge nursing
and to open September with a bang, I had my hair cut once again one random afternoon. I miss my long hair too but short hair's really a winner in terms of manageability so I'm sticking with it for the meantime.
The sky-high stress levels at work I've experienced this past month are showing on my pimple-infested cheeks but I have yet to find a new dermatologist whose treatment plan would work for me. I am very grateful to the Lord because even with all the unhealthy eating, sleeping and voiding habits I've had lately, I'm happily sick free and always able to care for my patients and perform my duties with a clear mind, strong body, and willing spirit.
A few days ago, these series of verses brought me to tears:
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;
my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation.
He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior-
from violent men you save me.
I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
and I am saved from my enemies.
He reached down from on high and took hold of me;
he drew me out of deep waters.
He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support.
He brought me out into a spacious place;
he rescued me because he delighted in me.
2 Samuel 22:2-4, 17-20
I always say this and I guess I'll always will- Thank you Lord for pulling me through. People at work tease me for looking cool all the time even with all the chaos we are faced with each day. I tell them it isn't true because I do have a lot in mind but I just try to do everything that I can the fastest and most effective way possible. The room for mistakes is enormous and I've had my share of them but having you by my side, in every step I take or movement I make keeps me strong, hopeful, and 'cool' as they say, not letting the stress get into my head and just striving to do my best, to glorify You in all things, big or small.
My enemies (demands, time constraints, weight of responsibility, lack of rest, grueling tasks, etc.) at work are always on the attack but You never fail to rescue me, and even before a duty begins, I'm already assured that I'll come out victorious because You've already won the battle for me. I keep saying that I can't imagine myself doing this forever but I'm taking one day at a time with your grace that is more than sufficient to make me overcome all hindrances to fulfill my calling as a nurse.
Thank you thank you thank you Lord!!! All glory and praise belongs to you, who is mighty and able to do all things!
