I love my job, but honestly there are some days where going into work is difficult.  I think the fact God called me to nursing is a blessing.  I feel that I was led to transplant was destiny.  I have looked several times since completing my Master’s for a new CNS position.  Four things keep me where I am.

1. My patients
2. My co-workers
3. My doctors
4. The area of science

Today was the Methodist Heart/Lung Support Group Picnic.  I like going to the picnic because we get to see our patients socially, not necessarily professionally.  I have grown quite attached to many of my patients, and I can honestly say I love them.  In school we are taught not to become emotionally involved.  Well I don’t think any of my professors ever worked transplant.  It is impossible to spend this much time with a person and not love them.

Part of the picnic is grouping the patients together and taking their picture according to time since transplant.  When this picture was taken I nearly cried.  I have been with these people since the beginning.  I love them all.