end of a chapter…for now

it’s official. i’m pushing pause on my nursing career to stay at home with the kiddos.  it’s still surreal to me, this opportunity to stay at home with my babies. the chance to take a breather from a journey that has left so many marks on my soul. to be honest, i am grieving the loss of that identity, the pride that comes with the work i’ve done for so long but i am empty… i am drained from caring for my own family especially since the arrival of rad that i can’t imagine finding the strength to care for those kiddos at the hospital right now like i used to.

so i’m a stay at home mom! FOR NOW.

i don’t know how long this season will last. i LOVE being a nurse. i WANT to work and i will again someday, i’m just not sure when! exciting career changes on the horizon when i do decide to return as i will most likely find a different avenue of nursing to pursue. i will celebrate my nine and a half years of pediatric oncology nursing.

years that put life into perspective for me.
years that made God more real and tangible than ever.
years that i can’t ever forget.
years that i will always try to process.
years that i will always cherish.

in this transition to being with my kiddos full time i pray for precious moments to STAND STILL. i will strive to be THANKFUL for the long days, the chaos, the loneliness and the challenges.