This is the link...all the steps are still listed and still free.
And this is my Sunday applique project for now. Progress is being made!!
***********************Nurse's notes***************************
I met the most darling man in the hospital. He came in with cancer, and he is also homeless. He was the nicest gentleman I have ever met, no kidding. Yes ma'am, no ma'am, please and thank you. Just a darling. With a hemoglobin of 2.7. Yes, this is a record low patient hemoglobin for me!! (Hemoglobin is the blood component that carries oxygen to the cells). We transfused him with blood, and right quick, too. Untreated cancer...poor baby. He was a slight man, and had just spent the night outside. It was 28 degrees that night. His temperature when I received him from ER was 93.3. All his worldly possessions were in one suitcase, battered and worn. I aim to fill that suitcase with new clothing, as his is horribly dirty and decrepit. He said he would love that, so here I go!
That same day, I had an organ donation patient. He had a brain bleed and was declared brain dead. I took meticulous care of him, and went with him to the OR, where a liver, two kidneys and lungs were sent winging to patients who desperately needed them to live. Folks in Houston, Dallas and Fort Worth will now lead semi normal lives due to this man and his sweet family. I was glad to take care of him, and his family and friends, all gathered around his bed.
Flu A is huge in our hospital. Lots of sick folks...
Nursing is a big part of who I am, day to day. Thank you for letting me share a little about what I do in ICU
16 comments:
That was a tough day for you. My son was an organ donor and saved 6 lives. You are doing a good thing for the homeless man. You have a good heat
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I love your quilting and your nursing stories. Yes, you have a great heart. I also was an RN for 40 years, retired now. I have great memories, and some not so great. I loved being a nurse. Since retiring, cancer took my daughter’s life. When not helping raise my granddaughter, I make quilts for homeless people. I love doing it and it’s the best therapy I have for dealing with my grief.
Love your quilts; all are so beautiful. Your story about your patients is so inspiring. What will happen to the homeless man after he is discharged?
so many pretty projects...i was a medical secretary for 30+ years and so i enjoy hearing tales from the trenches...nurses really do have lots of heart, not only for their tasks...i have been blessed many many times by caregivers like you...
All lovely quilts,, Julie;))) The one ready to gift is so pretty...And the BH L &L is
coming together so well...hugs, Julierose
People usually say 'Thank you for your service' to those in the military. I want to say that to you. I came to your blog for quilting, that and your nursing stories keeps me coming back. Thank you for your service and caring.
It's been a long time since I visited quilting blogs. I'm so glad to see you are still sharing! And what a prolific quilter you have been. Everything is beautiful. I really enjoy your nursing stories too. I love that you stay positive even in the face of those who are carrying very heavy burdens.
You are such a gift to your patients
Thank you for your compassionate and caring ministry in the ICU, Julie! I don't know how you do it, but I'm glad you do. It's been such fun to see all the versions/colorways of this year's mystery. Meanwhile, your string baskets are giving me an idea! Thanks, I think....
It sounds like you are back where you love to be, caring for those needing it the most. So much to be experienced and held close there. Thank you for still loving on the world. Your quilt projects are lovely. That log cabin is still a fave with me.
I got good news yesterday. The kitty I got last year had been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy but with atenolol and aging yesterday's echo showed that it was actually a birth defect mitral valve...which has corrected itself! Fern is the sweetest kitty and now I can anticipate a long life with her :-) We are so grateful and thrilled!
Impressive Article
I really enjoy your nursing stories. I love the 9-patch quilt and the heart quilt is so cute!
Thank you for sharing your quilting and nursing experiences. I love them both.
I love that you and Annie do the Quiltville mystery together!
I have to admit that this one tempted me (even though I knew I would not be able to keep up, and may never get it finished). We are going to Iceland in August (and I love Lupines), so when I saw it on Bonnie's blog, it really tugged at me. But I am so glad to be able to see your progress!
I love that you love strings, because you make such beautiful things from them!
Look at those lovely quilts you are gifting to patients! I hope they know how truly lucky they are to have a nurse who cares for them the way you do.
The heart quilt is so you!! Because you love pink, and flowers, and hearts--and you have a heart of gold!
Your Sunday applique project is beautiful!
I’m so glad I came across your blog tonight. What a blessing you are. Laura
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