Yesterday, I was visiting my sister-in-law in the hospital, and I felt like I was looking into a crystal ball.
My kids are older, and I don't get to witness them doing the things they love. I miss watching them play soccer, dance in competitions competitions, run in track meets, and play with the things they enjoyed. Since they in their own, I have no frame of reference to even visualize that they might be doing in their current jobs. I don't get to watch Cam play with Legos at work (yes, he does play with Legos in his mechanical engineering job) or Ashley working as a nurse as she finishes up her last clinical rotation at the University of Wisconsin.
However, yesterday, I felt like I was watching future Ashley as the nurse was taking care of my sister-in-law. She is only a few years older and looks a little like my daughter. I enjoyed watching her every move. We were in a step down unit and not in a private room, so I was even able to watch her at her station.
I was in awe of all that she did, and I could not help but think that will be Ashley in just a few months after she graduates.
I was grateful for this as it is hard being so far removed from the daily lives of my children.
What a wonderful image to see in a crystal ball! If she has just even a little of your heart and compassion, she will make a excellent nurse!
ReplyDeleteYour heart must be bursting with pride knowing that your daughter will soon be offering care and comfort to others with her nursing knowledge. It is hard to not be part of our kids daily lives- hugs to you.
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