God, Grant me the Strength...

I survived my first weekend of work. I didn't enjoy it. It was very busy, and I still feel like I'm not quite ... there yet. Which - perhaps that's normal, but I'd really love to get there. Here's another thing... there's an opening, well... there's a job posted on the CMC job board for ED.. full time, benefits and everything - night shift. EXACTLY what I wanted. I'm going to apply for it, of course, but I don't know if it'll work out since I'm a newby. I am an employee of CMC, and I am a Registered Nurse, finally. I prayed about it today, and I think that's just what I'll keep doing. I'll keep praying, and hope that God gives me an answer. I need to trust, and I need to remind myself that I'm blessed to have a job at all - and it is enough. I enjoy my job as a nurse, I love what I do. I feel badly when my patients are in pain, and I really hope that they all get better, and get out of the hospital. I know I would hate to be admitted somewhere. No sleep, constant in and out of people in the rooms, and IV pumps going off - I'm sure the beds aren't that comfortable either. Lord, I pray that you would grant me the strength to be a servant to my patients, grant me the patience I need to be supportive of them, and grant me the wisdom to be their advocate. I pray that you would continue to bless our little family, and I thank you graciously for the blessings we've been receiving. You are too kind, Lord. I pray that you would lead me in the right direction, and answer my prayers about the Emergency Department position. Thank you, Lord. Yours Always, Amen. Love, Sara