My first week with the "old folks"

I started my first week at Holland Lake nursing facility this week. The first day was the hardest but I'm starting to get the hang of it & like it a little more each day. I was on my own as of day 2 since our director and SLP that was supposed to "train" me went on vacation! Oh well, I think you sometimes need to be pushed into uncomfortable situations to learn the fastest because it's all falling together. I love hearing the stories from these sweet people & seeing them smile (some of them) when I come in the room. We had 3 from the Baptist church choir all in rehab yesterday & they began singing "In the Garden" while doing their exercises, very beautifully may I add! They are all about 85-90, so it was so precious it made me tear up. I get the funniest reactions every day as I walk through the dining room. The patients (loudly) tell their dining buddies that "that little girl over there it gonna have a baby!" as if the rest of the dining room can't hear them. Well, maybe they can't... They all want to touch my stomach & tell me their own stories of their children. Luke's been a good topic starter with just about any of them! I already had one patient pass away and that is something I don't think I'll ever get used to. He was admitted after a very bad stroke, but I was still caught off guard when he wasn't there the next morning. I just pray that God will use me here & make their lives a little bit sweeter. I'm sure I'll learn a lot from them too and continue to have many stories to share.



On a different note, I think we may have a little soccer player on our hands. This little 2 lb baby is kicking constantly, almost 24 hours a day now! At bedtime, in the morning, at work, he doesn't stop! I love love love it though because it's a constant reminder that he's there and healthy. I had one scare about a month ago when I hadn't felt him move in about 24 hours. Luckily my friend Hanna was able to give me some advice on what to do and it worked. Just a big glass of juice and laying down for a few minutes (praying the whole time) and within minutes there he was. Cody & I were tapping my tummy last night & he was kicking back at us over & over! I can't wait to see his sweet face and kiss him all over!