tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post4882318638436268388..comments2023-11-03T03:13:42.515-07:00Comments on Fresh Fixins: Soul SearchingKaren Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05892103639142471595noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-63783674046274112282009-10-31T10:26:37.833-07:002009-10-31T10:26:37.833-07:00I am so sorry you are hurting like this, and that ...I am so sorry you are hurting like this, and that I was not there to suppoprt you in the midst of it. Know that I have prayed for you many times these last few weeks. You are a god-send into my life, no matter your profession. Your worth is not tied in what you do or how much money you have, but in the Savior who gave His all for you. Have a blessed day. :)Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349785408418170356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-57842787306830674892009-10-29T10:45:24.661-07:002009-10-29T10:45:24.661-07:00First, I did not think your husband was mean by hi...First, I did not think your husband was mean by his comment, I get it, it was just a factual statement. I have gone to college twice and have two degrees, yes it's difficult but you have to want it so, so, so bad. If you are serious about the GRE take the course Kaplan offers, you will pass if you are serious but I don't think that's what you want. I think home health care or hospice is for you. A caretaker for families with the ill is so much your style. Get it going, you can do this.noble pighttp://noblepig.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-36086955830103071662009-10-28T08:42:17.926-07:002009-10-28T08:42:17.926-07:00I was speechless after reading Anon's comment!...I was speechless after reading Anon's comment! And then Farmlady's first sentence was my first thought also. <br />I am a great lover of furthering one's education lifelong. BUT I have a few questions I'd like you to consider before thinking about a Masters Degree. It seems to me that you already have been blessed with ALL of the skills you need.<br />Re read Anon! Still praying!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07135015779221971740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-67785596779607645512009-10-28T08:12:06.451-07:002009-10-28T08:12:06.451-07:00Wow. You don't need me to weigh in here. I l...Wow. You don't need me to weigh in here. I love all these ideas. And I love anonymous. I flubbed my GRE hideously, and went in and told the admissions guy that that score wasn't me. I got in. Just sayin'... It's just a test, and I would like to think you've passed them already with flying colors.Mental P Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957544840704376193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-64574541490705591992009-10-28T07:08:15.606-07:002009-10-28T07:08:15.606-07:00There are grad degrees and schools which don't...There are grad degrees and schools which don't require the GRE, you know. And my little corner of the medical world is filled with older nurses. They're almost a necessity in psych work. Our ED girls especially need to feel like there's a mother figure taking care of them. And psych patients need that human touch. It's a lot less of the technical that you're talking about. Something to look into? You'd be perfect for the psychosomatic patients who need someone to look them in the eye and be kind but honest.Fleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412755038083750088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-74230680150528006232009-10-28T06:43:28.079-07:002009-10-28T06:43:28.079-07:00Oh girl I feel your internal turmoil. My only adv...Oh girl I feel your internal turmoil. My only advice is to give to God. Get on your knees and ask direction. It will come. No matter what the answer...be brave, study hard. You can do it! I know you can. You know I struggle with fear and self doubt too. I'm finding that most people do. Do it afraid! I am and I know victory is coming:)Farmgirl Paintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205054615599523192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-79387329590010713922009-10-28T05:45:05.537-07:002009-10-28T05:45:05.537-07:00sounds like anonomys is speaking from experience ....sounds like anonomys is speaking from experience . I know several people who do that exact thing , some on there own others through an agency . sounds like solid advice to me .WudWerkrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16685329325800299807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-58484747959269783092009-10-27T20:43:50.381-07:002009-10-27T20:43:50.381-07:00Maybe Anonymous is channeling God. I would guess t...Maybe Anonymous is channeling God. I would guess that he wants us to stop finding reasons to fail and live our lives..., now..., in faith and love.<br /><br />I think I just heard him loud and clear....farmladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10516462251842458511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-54566507148350930702009-10-27T17:57:18.696-07:002009-10-27T17:57:18.696-07:00Anonymous took the words right out of many mouths,...Anonymous took the words right out of many mouths, it seems (mine included). You know you can do this . . . you did it for me so many years ago. I'm on my knees right alongside all the rest. <br /><br />Can't wait to see the bushes burn and the waves part -- God is GOOD!!!!<br /><br />p.s.<br />Your hunny and mean can't be in the same sentence, as far as I am concerned. He's sweetness incarnate . . . I know it for reals. ; DDebbie in CA : )https://www.blogger.com/profile/07473719745707917057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-3819502492898015622009-10-27T16:12:22.742-07:002009-10-27T16:12:22.742-07:00I get that your husband is a sweety, but I also ge...I get that your husband is a sweety, but I also get how that comment would hurt. It would cut me right through. It would be just like you telling him that he weren't a good enough provider. Not that you would, of course, it's just that men are wired for providing just like women are wired for homemaking.<br /><br />With your skills and experience I would think you would be very good at working in Hospice or In-Home Health Services. There has to be something where you can combine your medical and home talents... I will pray that you will find that something.Rosie_Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363843512357526257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-11054205579178271722009-10-27T15:56:36.609-07:002009-10-27T15:56:36.609-07:00Karen...you are so gifted you could help anyone fr...Karen...you are so gifted you could help anyone from cutting their hair to cooking, shopping and even gardening ;)<br />I think Home Health or Hospice. Yep, there is charting and rules...but, it's so much more personal and you can set up your schedule. Plus, it's more using 'what you know' kind of skills and improvising when you're in the field. KitterKitternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-43424545932840043922009-10-27T15:18:06.589-07:002009-10-27T15:18:06.589-07:00A friend called me and said, "holy cow,"...A friend called me and said, "holy cow," people will think your husband is mean. Let me clarify, he is not. He did not say this in a mean spirited way, he was stating what is; what we need, which is income.<br />It does hurt but it's life and life is real. I want my blog to be real.<br />My husband loves me. My feeling are hurt but it's ok.Karen Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892103639142471595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-74043312127307240932009-10-27T12:43:02.477-07:002009-10-27T12:43:02.477-07:00Anonymous hit it on the head...personal care, in s...Anonymous hit it on the head...personal care, in someone's home, would be PERFECT for you:)<br /><br />Yes, the blogosphere has been a bit too quiet lately.....my blog has suffered right along with the rest of you. Too many changes, too little time to process all of them. I've always wanted to be a SAHM, but it was not meant to be. I'm moving in a new direction, and I hope to hear (soon) that you are as well:)Big Hair Envyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601542247789997344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-40319059694286029112009-10-27T12:09:39.896-07:002009-10-27T12:09:39.896-07:00You have all, KD and commentors, taken my breath a...You have all, KD and commentors, taken my breath away today. I have been given much to think about here and will do so...then i'll be back...joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112607125596693550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-35124450141698818772009-10-27T11:46:50.429-07:002009-10-27T11:46:50.429-07:00I'm WOWing with you Karen from what Anonymous ...I'm WOWing with you Karen from what Anonymous wrote!! <br /><br />Everything you wrote is WOW also..It really hit home. Especially where it concerns my hubby. He really doesn't KNOW where to turn. What should he do? Go back to school and take what? Please pray...<br /><br />What you said about the homemaker,,wow again. I thought about it, yes,,,That "thing" that no one wants or needs anymore. The wife, the keeper of hearth and home.<br /><br />SIGH...<br /><br />I'm still praying also girl...two more weeks and 40 days will be completed on the 12th..It's been such a blessing to pray for those that you have placed in my path..((hugs))Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857554289543670693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-1326124503211570002009-10-27T11:40:48.814-07:002009-10-27T11:40:48.814-07:00WOW anonymous who ever you are, that was a mouthfu...WOW anonymous who ever you are, that was a mouthful of wisdom and I will seriously consider it! Go back into business for myself, not a bad idea. Hummmmm....Karen Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892103639142471595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-3177515022078243232009-10-27T11:29:19.757-07:002009-10-27T11:29:19.757-07:00You are a caretaker. Your housekeeping skills are...You are a caretaker. Your housekeeping skills are amazing, your interest in nutrition is intense, your experience in the health industry and your ability to discern strengths and weakness is "your gift". <br />God has prepared you for the work he created you to do, I pray that you recognize that you are intentionally and wonderfully made, and move forward with your many, many, abilities. <br />Your whole "Blogger Persona" screams "In-Home Assistant". If you could get 5-6 clients who need occasional home care, e.g.: shopping, cleaning, meds, companionship, and just work independantly with the main objective of supplementing the income, while providing a wonderful service to someone who needs a hand. Seasonally, you could disinfect homes when a family has had illness. For $$$ amount, you could go in, clean kitchens, bathrooms, change linens, and help a family resume their busy lives. You could do a seasonal cleaning and Christmas setup for the busy family. Never forget, that you live in God's economy, and he knows your needs and your heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559227461484344655.post-46539871342318435542009-10-27T09:33:27.018-07:002009-10-27T09:33:27.018-07:00YOU took my heart and put words to it... I have be...YOU took my heart and put words to it... I have been not working in nursing for 3 years come nov 19th... I had stopped working in the nursing home because of several things but one is "as long as you chart it I dont give a damn if its done or not" that i totally disagree with... i would so much more rather do the care and play catch up on charting it if necessary.... Ok its not even a matter of what i'd rather its the ONLY thing I can do because i can not look in a mirror at myself much less face God knowing that i did not do something to care for another yet wrote that i did ... OH HECK NO!<br />Supervisors DON's even Administrators dont scare me but judgement day... that would scare me IF i chose not to do unto others and care for the widows and children... and lemmie tell you things are so tight here and the credit debt game is back on after becoming debt free several years ago... what stinks is the simple fact ... I CAN get a job ... yeah would you like fries with that??? but I can not come close to the amount of money i can make in medicine anywhere else... and there may come a day when I can not spend the hours monitoring my teen and taking care of my grandson BUT for today... We squeek by and when we cant squeek we slide the credit card... and will catch back up later because right now today I will not sell out my beliefs and love of CARING for others for the financial security of a two income family gives. <br /><br />LE sigh...Laura ~Peach~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06436851234824883774noreply@blogger.com