Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine...

This past weekend I saw the community of Harding University come together. My social media is filled with pictures, verses, prayers, and updates of this couple. An alumni, Harrison Waldron, suffered a devastating brain injury after an ATV accident in New York. Harrison is a 22 year old newlywed. His wife Hayley is now being faced with living out her vows- for better or worse, in sickness and in health.  Doctors have done all they can do. They have said all the hope he has is his youth and that the brain damage is extensive. What they don't know is that we have something else on our side, a mighty and powerful God is is capable of so much more than we can ever imagine. Harrison has a powerful presence. A personality full of laughter, joy, and radiating Christ. I was fortunate to be in a bible class with him my sophomore year.  While we may not have been close friends, I respect Harrison and his wife so much. So many times we stop praying big bold prayers. We have downgraded the power of the God that created the universe and knows our thoughts. He hears our heart groans when we can't find the words and he is capable of miracles beyond our imaginations. I have seen him heal. I have seen him confuse doctors and nurses who have no explanations for the healing that has occurred and I believe that he can do the same with Harrison. I ask that you bring Harrison and his family to God. Pray without ceasing that Harrison is healed, that he is able to continue his life with his wife and continue to further the kingdom. Pray that Hayley and his family feel Gods presence and comfort, that they keep their faith strong in face of the coming challenges. And if possible consider donating. Harrison's parents are missionary's in Honduras and had to travel from their to new york over the weekend to be with him. His wife is now facing the upcoming burdon of doctors bills and making decisions no 22 year old expects to make for your husband.

Harrisons mom said it best "We serve a God full of compassion and mercy and we are resolved to praise him, no matter what. God is good all the time"

http://www.gofundme.com/xk3yzrus

Taste of Clinical

This month we started our first round of clincials. In the first semester they give us a taste of what clinical is like. This way we don't show up to clinicals the first day of Adult Health and look completely terrified and confused.  I am so thankful I have experience in the hospital and have had clinical before, so for me this round has been a breeze. We have been working with a local nursing home where we are partnered with the Techs for our 6 hour shift. I can't lie, nursing homes are not for me nor are they for the faint of heart. I have been so lucky to work with some great techs at this nursing home. It truly takes a special person to work at a nursing home. The tech I was assigned to really changed my perspective of the nursing home staff and environment last week. This particular tech really knew his residents. He knew how the women liked their hair, and how they preferred to be moved and changed. He knew their routines and knew each one of them by name. He knew their morning and night routine and took the time to make sure each resident he was assigned was taken care of just how they like.

Now a here's a thought. How many of you techs or nurses take the time to really know your patients. Do you find your self referring to them as the hip replacement or the stroke in room 105? I know I know- A hospital is different than a nursing home. Trust me I get that. But there is a disconnect at the hospital. What if we took 5 minutes, just a few, to learn our patients names and maybe how they like their blankets or what their nightly routine is. If we took this short time to ask them how we can make them comfortable maybe less patients would be cranky, yell, cry, or complain. Something as simple as making sure the patient can follow their nightly routine (to the best of our ability in the hospital) can do wonders for their sleep- which we all know is important with healing. This can ease anxiety, fear, and can make their stay a tiny bit better. You are the one with your patient for the most time, not the doctor. You know their illness, their medications, their treatment plan, and prognosis. Patients are people. They are more their their illness and diagnosis and They are more than a hospital room number. Treat them that way and I know you will have less patients yelling and complaining which we all know would make a much better 12 hour shift. 

Lastly- Nurses thank your techs. So many times they are ragged on and felt to be so much smaller and insignificant then they are. They are more than willing to help and take care of patients but should not be dumped on with only the tasks you do not want. 

Techs- respect and thank your nurses. They are the advocates for their patients and are many times behind on meds and struggling to keep up in the shift. Nurses have one of the hardest jobs and many times could not get it all done without you! 

Until next time! 

Kelsie