My little patient has an ear infection so today I had her in my arms almost all of the 10 hours I worked. I suctioned a lot, managed her feeds and did my two hour vitals checks but a whole lot of today was just reading books out loud; singing folk songs, Sesame Street tunes and a couple lullabies; and playing with puppets.  I have a pretty awesome job!

On the homefront I came through the door to a bouncy Yeager, that was a better surprise than if I had recieved my insurance check, which I didn’t, but he had a normal poop, licked his bowl clean and could barely stand still to get his leash attached. I have never been so happy to have my arm yanked from its socket as tonight with him bounding and pullling.  He has been too sick to chase a bird for weeks now, tonight he made up for it and I think tomorrow the dog park is in order for sure!

I have had a great if tough week.

I keep typing and erasing, typing and erasing, but the gist of it is that even as I face the overwhelming debt and physical fatigue, I know it will all turn out OK. Yes that will be easier since I do still have a roof over my head, but nothing truly important can be taken away from  me by poverty. I am a lucky and loved lady.

 

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