Crisis

It's a scary time right now. And even more scarier being a healthcare worker. In the beginning we all think that it won't happen to us. That the USA is invincible!  But we are not and illness happens to the best and worst of people. I have been working tirelessly over the last 3 weeks.  The stress is hard. I think my stress comes from trying to be strong for everyone.  There are changes happening everyday and as I try to keep up with them and understand them, I have to try to get them all out to the unit I work on.  Everyone is scared and anxious and rightly so.  This is new and we are learning about this virus. I think the hardest part for me right now is that we have to tell families that they cannot come and visit their loved one in the hospital. I know if I was told that, I would be quite upset. I am sure that as we start to get more busy in the next few weeks as predicted, it will get harder.
But all I can do is trust. First to trust in God. He will be right there with us all through this. His comfort will be with me and he will comfort me.
Second, trust in my leaders. They will not lead me or put me in harms way. Matter of fact, they are working tirelessly also in making sure I have what I need to be protected.
Thirdly, Trust me.  I will do everything in my power to care for my patients, work along side of my co-workers, and be the light for them. Be a support and leader for them.
Yes, I can't deny that I am not stressed, but I know that we will all get through this. Will it be easy? No it will not. And I am sure I will have times that I need to stop and pray or stop and cry. In times of high stress and crisis, there is high emotion.
But the trials that we go through, helps mold us and make us stronger.
I heard a sermon this week and the minister had a great analogy. He was talking about the different kinds of orange juice. There is the kind that you buy that may taste good, but there is the kind that is freshly squeezed and that tastes even better.  What is being squeezed out of you during trials is what you put into yourself. So if you are always putting in negative thoughts, negative words, then that is what will be squeezed out of you.
During this time of quarantine, self reflect and fill yourself with positive thoughts. Fill yourself with God's love and message so when you are stressed, you will be overflowing and able to give love and grace to others. Be a hero to others.

Joshua 1:9 says, " Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."
Deuteronomy 31:6 says, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

In the Bible, Fear Not is said 365 times.  This is one command from God to fear not for every day.
I will not fear!

Love to all,