lessons of life.

"Do everything readily and cheerfully-no second guessing allowed. Go out into the world uncorrupted, a breath of fresh air in this squalid and polluted society. Provide people with a glimpse of good living and of the living God. Carry the light-giving message into the night so I'll have good cause to be proud of you on the day that Christ returns. You'll be living proof that I didn't do all this work for nothing."

-- Phil. 2: 5-11

After tossing and turning all night, 6:15 came way too early.

Today was my first day back to work since I can remember.

Oh, and by the way, I work at a hospital.

I always dread going into work.

I probably have the worst attitude ever. EVER.

Things never seem to go my way, of course.

But give it time and I realize why I do what I do.

Every room I go in, I'm mistaken for a 13 or 14 year old.

The patients call me "little bit" or "peanut".

Reminds me of my grandfather. That's his nickname for me.

I love forgetting about my wants and needs for a few hours

and allowing myself to be a servant to those I come in contact with.

This might be the only opportunity they have to communicate with someone.

As much as I hate working, I love my job.

I love the smiles I get. I love knowing I made their life a little easier.

Today was a life lesson.

I am passionate about helping others. I know God has a huge plan for me.

Growing up, I always had everything I needed and more.

I had my parents and grandparents wrapped around my little finger.

But sometimes it's not about that at all.

Life's journey should be about helping others and every day going beyond your

comfort zone to use the abilities that God has given you.

Days like today made me thankful for my family.

Never take a single day for granted and be a servant to everyone

you come in contact with. You might be the one thing they need the most.