Where I Work: Part II

I wrote last week about where I work. This week that post continues in a whole new light and perspective.

Where I Work

Where I work it is busy and taxing. Yet I know that at least for right now, I am supposed to be there. That knowing makes all the difference. Each day I spend washing dishes, dolling out medicine, feeding the residents and doing their laundry has purpose beyond the fact that these maybe the most mundane tasks. I want to laugh, because I realize how important it is that I can actually DO those things! I can tie my own shoes and brush my own teeth! I can walk on my own and get out of bed, things I have taken for granted my whole life thus far. The little things are to be cherished to be sure, but there are the big things that I see differently too.

Let's Get To The Point

Since I'm in Washington State there have been some political issues that have been on the forefront of the news. Homosexuality and laws concerning marriage, along with health care and all. But what I was most surprised about were some of the pictures people have been posting on Facebook. Pictures of bump stickers and comments like, "If I saw that car I would key it!" (This comment was based on a bumper sticker supporting marriage to be only legal between a man and a woman). Ironically this comment was probably the nicest comment on there! I was shocked. Whatever happened to freedom of speech? The person's bump sticker that was in question may have offended people, but don't they have the right to have a different view, a different stand on those issues? I know far too many people who have voiced their views that marriage should remain between a man and woman and have been threatened because of it. Who is being threatened for supporting homosexual marriage? Not one person that I have heard of (notice I said, "I have heard of"). So why this viciousness? What happened to discussing ideas and views and being non-malicious, non-violent?

One of the comments said, "What an ignorant *****!" I found this incredibly ironic because there was no way the person commenting knew the owner of the car, which means they have NO IDEA if the owner had any understanding of the issue the bumper sticker was about- thus the person commentating was displaying their own true ignorance. Additionally, the word used to describe that person, well that is never acceptable... no matter who you are. Sadly, this is getting to be more and more commonplace. Those who are of a different belief, view, idea, opinion are being attacked because of it. Since when has that ever been acceptable? If people on EITHER side of the issues are acting with violence the law needs to step in- regardless of the view the person held and give justice according to what was done. Whether or not someone supports homosexual marriage should never be cause for threats, degradation or maliciousness... Just saying.

The Reawakened Longing

There is this ache deep within me, a longing and hunger that gets stirred up sometimes. I long for home. And home isn't the place where I currently am, sure this place is "home" but not home. I feel silly as little tears running down my cheeks because this ache has produced a lump in my throat. What is it that I long for? True, deep belonging that wells up out of being loved and loving. And it isn't a place really, it's Him. I long for Him.

Peace, Be Still

"Be still, and know that I am God..."

- Psalm 46:10.

Today has been full- running around with my best friend and his boy! We explored the new library in our city and you will not believe how excited we ALL were about the Legos that were there! They had built a play place in the library! How cool is that? It wasn't until I was searching his truck for my cell phone, it had dropped out of my purse, that things weren't so wonderful. See, tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, a day when we attend church to begin preparing for Easter and start Lent. Once I found my phone I gave my friend Allison a call. She is the one with the car I've been hoping for!

Thankful!

I'm so grateful for today! This morning's orientation for my CNA position began early and ran late, but I got to drive there and back this time! (YAY for not having to bike 20 miles!) My friend Allison invited me over to hang out with her and her four charming children whom I adore. She made me some of the more delicious brownies I have ever had and I was able to help her out with a number of things. I'm thankful for finally being able to catch up with my best friend on the phone. There has been so much I've wanted to share with him and haven't been able to all week. I'm thankful for uncountable things that have gone on, I feel truly blessed, loved and cared for! What are you thankful for?

I Think I Can, I Think I Can, OOOh I HOPE I Can!

Yesterday was my first day of training at my new job. Sadly The Sasquatch, my truck, still needs a new fuel filter, which means I rode my bike there. Now I like Google maps for the most part. They have been incredibly helpful and reliable! HOWEVER yesterday Google maps failed me. I also learned the incredible benefits of my work history and actually having a strong work ethic.