He Will Provide, Above and Beyond

My NLT Bible

"And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 2Corinthians 9:8"

I should probably go on and explain my work situation. This is something I will ask each of you, to pray for me to be given discernment as each day passes whether or not I should be looking at other job opportunities. I love my position as an RN at Summit Medical Center. When I hired on I chose to be PRN (working on an as needed basis), but when meeting with the directors on the two floors I would be working on I spoke of still wanting to work pretty much full time hours, which is 3 12hour days per week. So that they would have the needs for me I would have to be shared between the 2 floors. In October of 2006 this started. There are benefits and risks of working PRN. You get great flexibility, only work one Winter Holiday and one Summer Holiday, 2 weekend days in a 4-6wk period, and the pay is greater than fulltime. Living away from family and with Garrett being a coach I sure did want the flexibility, and the fact that it paid more and the low requirements on the Holidays were also appealing. I get benefits elsewhere so that is not an issue. The risks include, when the census is down and they don't need someone who is scheduled I get called off first. Well Starting in July/August the census has been low and high. One week I might be called off 2 days and one week I might have overtime. Not real sure this wild ride of a schedule is what I was looking for. If I get on call I have to show up within 1 hour of being called in. This is an example of being on call: 0450 Leah your on call today we are several away from needing you, 0530 still lying there thinking what if I don't get called in, I really need to work, 0630 Garrett's leaving for work and I am probably back to sleep by now, 0800 probably waking up and making sure my scrubs are ready and I am showered incase I get called in, 1100 Wonder if they are gonna need me today?? Should I go to grocery?? What if I get in line with my frozen things and they call me in and I have to get home un load, dress, etc. Well I could go to the gym, but what if I get called in during my workout and have to race home shower and get there, hum....what to do, I guess just hang out here, do laundry, wrap presents :), organize, clean, Get my drift?? Usually by 3pm if I havent been called in then I probably want be and I will then do the things that I was holding off on. HOWEVER****if I do get called in while on call you are paid time and a half. Our check periods are for 2 weeks. The bottom line is every week God has provided through sometimes providing overtime one week, or call back pay another, or the most random ways some weeks that can only come from above. Some time I will share some crazy ways God has provided. When I was home a couple of weeks ago after discussing options with Garrett I sat down with my dad and with a calculator. To not go into to much specifics we determined that it just didn't pay to go fulltime. I was at peace about it hearing if from someone else. Then this week I was on call all day Monday and Tuesday. I was scheduled yesterday and at 0450 they placed me on call and at 0520 they had a call in so decided they could use me. Well during those 30mins when I could have slept I worried. Man such a struggle of mine. It is hard right now to plan for tomorrow but not worry about tomorrow.

My NLT Bible says:

- "Don't worry about anything; instead,pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he ahs done. Philippians 4: 6"

-"...Your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. Luke 12: 30-31"

Well PRAISE THE LORD for my 12 hours yesterday!!! Will appreciate your prayers as I see what the New Year brings at Summit!!!