You Need Only to Be Still.

The last few months have been quite stressful. I may have seemed calm and at ease, but no one saw the struggles I was dealing with on the inside. I almost lost hope. There were times that I did not think I was going to make it. I quickly had to pick my head up, but my big girl panties on and deal with the world. Everyone has "set backs" in their life, some more than others. I often realize that the "set backs" that occur happen for a reason. It was hard for me a first to see the reason, but recently God delievered a greater plan for me. It opened doors for me to start travel nursing, meet new familes, meet new people, and move to Wilmington to start a new life. I can tell you back in May I never thought I would be where I am now. As you saw in my last post I recently moved to Wilmington after completing a travel assignment in Fayetteville, NC. When I came to Wilmington I had applied at New Hanover Regional Medical Center for a position. I did not know if I was going to get the position or not. I embarked on the faith of God and went ahead and moved anyway. I had prayed for a while and knew that this was where I wanted to be, and it was up to Him if it was meant to be. Well, I can officially tell you now I was offered a full time RN position in the PICU at Betty Cameron Women's and Children, which is part of New Hanover Health System. I've been a peds RN for quite sometime. (Okay, more like 4 years. Which to me is a long time :) I worked hard for that degree.) I am completely stoked that God opened this door for me. Intensive care nursing is an aspect I have wanted to embark on for a while, I just wanted to make sure I had a full knowledge base before I took the giant leap.
When I graduated from nursing school, I told my mother that I would NEVER do pediatrics. Better yet while I was in nursing school I told Lauren, Mallori, and Stacey I would never do pediatrics. Well, once again God never fails and he showed me that he had a greater plan. He placed ME in pediatrics, and now has placed ME as an PICU nurse. WOW! Can you say my God is amazing. I always wonder what He is up to and when will I know the answers to many questions. But, he has the perfect time for everything.
In my spare time I have been studying for the GRE, the certified pediatric nurse (CPN) exam, and applying to graduate school. I wanted to be lazy but knew I couldn't, because I needed to get things done.
To all the people that thought I would not be able to make it due to various things that have recently occurred, well here I am. What can you do about it now??? My God had a plan for me and I have prevailed because of Him.
Today, take time to praise Him. You may be in a place in your life and think WHY? But, remember God has a plan for each and everyone of us. We may not understand at the time but he will show us.

 This is the verse I had posted everywhere for me to remember. I found it online. It is perfect.

Enjoy.

8 month "catchup" boom boom and wire style

So I officially have failed at updating a blog regularly right?? Okay, folks please forgive me as I fill you in on the last 7 almost 8 months of my life. Whew! Hold on.
So I completed 2, three month contracts as a travel RN in Cape Fear Valley. When I thought my life was never getting better, I looked ahead and the sun was shinning brighter than ever. As I completed my time at the "Valley" as I will call it I often reflect on the amazing friendships that I made. I never knew God would place such awesome people in my life. Literally, I didn't feel like a "traveler" I felt like a "full time" staff member. As I fell to my knees and needed surgery to remove my appendix, someone was by my side and made me not feel so alone. My last day on my assignment was truly hard. Every turn I made someone was blowing me away with a sweet card or precious gift. I thought, "How did I deserve something?" All I had done was work 6 months with them and help staff them. Quickly, I realized I was MORE than a staff member, I became friends, best friends with some of these people, I made impacts not only in the families I met but the co-workers I worked with and brought smiles, laughter, and cries to their faces. Boom boom and wires: you still complete my speakers by the way :). Below is a photo of my last day with some co-workers. As this photo was taken I quickly shouted, "Please don't post this on Facebook." Oh how quickly it went viral by a certain someone I will leave unnamed ;) Here's to a good laugh:

This truly makes us look dysfunctional. I swear we were not. We worked well together :)
This next was a group of us that ate at Miaybi's in Fayette ville. It was a few our "farewell" dinner. It's a picture of a picture so its not the best quality. But great memories with some wonderful people.

Moving on: I have recently moved permanently to Wilmington, NC. Somewhere I have always wanted to be. God opened a door and I took it with flying colors. I swore once I started travel nursing the next place I moved was going to be permanent. Furthermore, now I sincerely believe it after being in transition for 2 weeks. It took a lot to get this:

When I arrived at my storage unit I was super excited to get everything and get it all situated in the truck. I rushed up to the lock, placed my key in: BOOM the key broke off into the lock. I literally thought, holy hell balls, this is the end of my life. I just drove 5 hours to get my crap and NOW I can't because the lock has half a key broken into it. I quickly called the man who owned the storage unit, he showed up in a dash and basically let me know, "Emily there is nothing we can do until the morning." Right at that second someone stuck a small sharp object into the back of the lock and the other half of the key came falling out. MAGNIFICENT, I thought. Much to my surprise I thought fast and realized all I had was a moving truck, I couldn't just dart over to my moms real fast and get the other key out. I had get into the truck an maneuver it. UGH. Well, the devil was working really hard at that moment, and then the owner said, "You can drop me off at my house, and then drive over to your mom's and get the other key." My mouth fell open. I couldn't believe he was saying this. He didn't know me but for the 6 months that I had my things in his storage unit. So there you have it. The spare was picked up by me driving a little old mans " 1985 Chevy s-10". Bahaha. That truck is 27 years old and I flew threw those country roads obtained that key, packed that ole' moving truck, and I was on my way back to Wilmington. Since that day my progress has improved greatly. Snowflake stopped by to show his support, he didn't get to work like I asked.
Oh, that darn elf.

I quickly wanted to take a break from all the moving chaos. So Mollie and I decided today that it would be best to relax on the beach. It was 74 and sunny. When you live so close why not just park and jump on in the sand. I was able to lay down close my eyes and take in the beauty God blesses me with everyday.
This verse came to mind as I was laying and playing with Mollie in the sun.
"Sing to the Lord, for he has done wonderful things. Make known his praise around the world." Isaiah 12:5

 What a precious gift from God. My little Mollieana. It was a little hard being on the beach without Jack, but her sweet smile and God's ongoing beauty made it so much easier. I know I have mentioned Jack in the blog "officially" yet but I will when I feel the time is right for me.

It is because of him that I am blessed with everything in my life. Everything has is perfect place and time. He placed all the wonderful people I met while I was at the "valley", and he gives me the breathe to breath everyday. I know it was rather lengthy but enjoy. Pray for me daily. I love you all.
I promise to be more regular now that life is getting back to a normal pace :)