Friends of the Library

Today after church Chrissy and I walked down to the library book sale they have once a year. The sale was several blocks down. It was a beautiful day for a walk. Still dressed up from church, we made out way down. I was looking for a book in particular. I did not find it, but did find a few great deals related to my area of study. The section I was looking in was labeled "medicine/nursing." So, while I was browsing, a little black girl of about 8-10 years old came up to me.

"Excuse me, do you know if they have any books for pediatricians?"

I smiled. "Yes, they do. They have some on this side and some on that side."

I had seen some, but none were in view at the moment. I suggested she try the other side. She walked over to where I pointed. I came across a book of Pediatric Nursing. I picked it up, walked over toward her, and handed it to her. She looked surprised.

I wondered why she was looking for a book on pediatrics. It did not matter. She was precious to me. And I was just glad she asked:).

Psalm 19

Sunday night I went on a bike ride around the Duck Pond and all over this area. Mmm... It was wonderful. The clouds, the blue sky, the palm trees mixed with oak trees, the breeze, the moss, even the beautiful houses... And to just be in it, not on the outside, but on the inside to enjoy. So, when I read in the Psalms that night I knew what David was talking about.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the earth. How amazing!

And, how wonderful are His statutes, precepts, commands, laws, ordinances. They revive our soul- who doesn't need that? They make the simple wise. They give joy to the heart. They give light to the eyes. They are more precious than gold and sweeter than honey. There is great reward in keeping them...

And yes, may the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

A Chill in the Air!

Mmmm... It is finally feeling like fall, at least for a few days. I have been craving this for a while, so I am enjoying it very much. I enjoyed a pleasant run on Tuesday afternoon during a break between class and working on Protocols. Yesterday I played some tennis in the afternoon. Today I enjoyed a walk during lunch break and then one after supper. I wanted to run since it felt so good, but just ate a lot. Besdies, Chrissy and I may run tomorrow afternoon if her sunburn is better and I am not at a birth. Speaking of births, we have not had one in over a week and have many women in their window. Not to mention, the moon is just about full for whatever that is worth:). I am ancipating a busy weekend.

Today while I was working on some charting one of our former clients came in to see the nurse midwife for a well-woman visit. I saw her walking out the door after her visit. I ran out to say hello since I had the priviledge of receiving her baby as he was birthed. I thanked her for letting me be at her birth and explained it was onen of my favorites. She has five other children who were present. It was the seventh birth in 5 days, the third that day including a trip to the hospital in the EMS. So, it was a refreshing birth for me. It was also one of the first times I felt like a midwife. So, it was good to see her...

It has been a nice week. From Charleston to Gainesville I keep hearing how everyone is enjoying this beautiful fall weather!