It has been a long day

Yes, it has been.....a long day that is.

Started out as just one of those ordinary days. Went to work at 8:30 AM, started working on a project for our computer roll out (MISYS). Day was going good, getting caught up on things :)

While working I heard mention of an admission in Torrance that was pending an order from the attending doctor. I knew right then and there that I would be the one who was going to get to go to Torrance, it was just the way those things worked. I just kept on working, not making myself noticed, trying not ot be the "chosen one".

As an aside for those who are not from this area, Torrance is geographically NorthWest of where my office is located and about a 50 mile drive. So anytime I do go up that way, I am best served by driving up and back around rush hour. Plus, with Christmas, LA traffic rush had started early, so thus why I desired not to be "chosen".

Well, as I said, I knew Murphy's law said otherwise, and at 1 PM, I started my drive, arriving at 2 PM. Once I arrived at the residents home, as soon as I enter the door, no one but me would know I would rather be on my way home instead of starting an admission. I have always been this way, grumble, grumble if the timing or location is bad; smile, smile once I enter the home.

I learned very early in my nursing career that when those events occur, there is usually a reason God chose me to go, where my special gift is the right fit for that situation. Sometimes I see it while I am there, many times I discover the reason later.

So.......late, long day, but I did meet one very special person, and found out we share the same birthday, though years apart. What a sweet smile she has, what grace she has in her long years here on this earth. I am always humbled. This time the gift was mine to receive.

Till next time
~Gail