We did it

So, we bought the tickets to go to PA. Its a little scary because we really don't have the money but with the help I have gotten as birthday gifts, and the fact that it will be a very long time before we have another opportunity to go on a family vacation, there was no way we could not go. We managed to book flights that had one stop but no plane changes so the trip will be a little less stressful. I am a little concerned about Jillian though. I just hope she will be able to sit still for short periods to color and nap in my lap. And please please let there be enough room for us to give her some moving space. It will be a short trip, from the 27th of October to the 1st of November, but well are going to make the most of our time there. The plan is to visit my family, go to the historical sites, show Jillian how trick or treating should be done and take a mini trip to DC.  I am so excited and can't wait to see everyone! Any ideas on a Halloween costume for Jillibean? I want to make it myself this year

Together we grow

Together we grow is a child care center for both healthy and medically fragile children. My clinical group has spent the last four weeks working there and today was our last day. Although there wasn't a lot of nurse duties for us to do, I felt it was a great experience, one that changed my view of pediatric nursing. I always felt that I wouldn't be a good fit in pediatrics, and still think most areas would be too sad for me, but after seeing these children on a daily basis I really think my place in the nursing world is with disabled children. These kids aren't dying from cancer or critically wounded, they have conditions such as Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida which are life long and dibilitating. Making them smile, knowing you helped make their day a little better just by rubbing their head while they got their medicine or making them laugh while a procedure was done is so much more rewarding than anything I have done so far. These children will live their whole lives being limited and some are able to understand so every smile is a victory. Lets all hope that I can find a job as a pediatric home health nurse or an individual school nurse right away!