Tonight is my last night of work as an RN. Next stop—CRNA! To those of you who are wondering, CRNA stands for “certified registered nurse anesthetist”. I will be the person who puts you to sleep for surgery and maintains you while the surgeon cuts away. I will also get to go to all of the code blues in the hospital which is always exciting.
I’ve waited for this day for a long time. I’m looking forward to the next two years, even though I know it will probably be the two hardest years of my life. I will be studying constantly and have a million deadlines for papers and exams, not to mention being questioned in the operating room by CRNAs and MDs all the time. Most of my time will be spent in Raleigh or east of Raleigh so I won’t be able to see Cassi very much.
This will be one of those periods of time where what we are selling at the Patio is tested for it’s truth. We say we’re about community, but when one of us is in need, will the rest be there to meet that need? Cassi is one of the strongest women that I know. She’s intelligent, independent, and I know that she is capable of anything. But no one can thrive without others around them.
What I am asking for is extra support while I’m in school. I want you guys to surround Cassi with all of the quality community that she can stand. I want her to have to turn down offers because there are so many.
I love everyone at the Patio and I can’t wait to see how you guys meet this need. I also can’t wait to see how the Patio grows because of our dedication to community. God has given us each other for a reason. Let’s reach Reedy Fork and minister to one another just as God intended.
P.S.- The occasional casserole will also be welcomed while I’m in school!
July 17, 2007 at 12:58 pm |
We’ll miss you man. It won’t be the same without you. I guess it’s like severing an arm from our church body, but then again not since you’ll still be here on weekends and with us in prayer. We will surely pray for you and we’ll take care of Cassi of course.
Oh yeah, we have to see a classic before you go. Your choice since you’ll be departing soon.
I would say good luck but you don’t need it.
I will say may God be with you on your yourney.
July 19, 2007 at 1:23 am |
I just wanted to let you know how proud I am of you!! Congratulations!! Secondly, you (and Cassi) know that we will always do anything we can to help you both out … not just the next two years but forever.
July 23, 2007 at 1:17 pm |
Hey Hal- I am so exited for you to have the opprotunity to go to CRNA school. Just that in itself is not something any nurse can just do. You and I will be in school at the same time and graduate at around the same time- except I’m sure you’re looking at my nursing school and going like “been there, done that” haha. I will be praying for you and I can’t wait to hear updates about what CRNA school is like. Talk to you soon
July 29, 2007 at 3:45 am |
Praying for you in your journey. You and Cassi are loved by me! I’ll help in any way that I can! Congrats on becoming a CRNA what an exciting journey!