January 5, 2015 Dear Readers, Word Press just sent me my annual report on this blog, so I thought I would share some of it with you. I started this blog in November 2013 with the prayer that I could encourage Christian nurses through sharing my nursing career which began in 1977. God has been… Continue reading Thank You, Readers!
Patricia St John, RN
An Ordinary Woman's Extraordinary Faith A few weeks ago, I was looking over my books to see if I could find a good one to reread. I found an autobiography by Patricia St. John, RN. Patricia grew up in England and became a nurse during the London bombings of World War 2. She nearly dropped… Continue reading Patricia St John, RN
Summer Break
Dear Readers, I will be taking a little summer break from my blog and am asking the Lord for a time of refreshment. I am thankful He instructed us to Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him. Psalm 27:7 Enjoy these summer flowers from my part of the world! Please let me know… Continue reading Summer Break
Post China Tour
January 1987 - Midwest USA Since I returned from my nursing tour of China in June, things have been busy. My director of staff development asked me to do a presentation on my nursing tour to the entire hospital. The audiovisual department helped me make title slides and convert my best photos from 35 mm… Continue reading Post China Tour
Nursing Tour of China – Part 5
June 14, 1986 - Hong Kong It was a very pleasant stay in hot steamy Hong Kong, but quite a culture shock after being in China. Hong Kong is fast paced with a British flavor combined with Chinese. The 100-year treaty with Britain will expire in 1997, so many wealthy and professional people are leaving… Continue reading Nursing Tour of China – Part 5
Nursing Tour of China – Part 4
Beijing, Saturday, June 7, 1986 We flew to Beijing this morning so I was up early at 5 a.m. The propeller plane was pretty smooth until it made a roller coaster type landing which gave me severe motion sickness. I was so tired after lunch that I skipped seeing the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square,… Continue reading Nursing Tour of China – Part 4
Nursing Tour of China – Part 3
To Xian, China - June 5, 1986 We're on the plane this morning from Nanjing to Xian in western China. There was a quick change of plans so we will not be seeing the Nanjing bridge. I thank the Lord because this will give me an extra day in Xian. I hope to see Mrs.… Continue reading Nursing Tour of China – Part 3
Nursing Tour of China – Part 2
Shanghai & Nanjing, China - 1986 June 3 - Shanghai I was too tired to write last night and am weary again tonight, so I have a feeling this will be a short journal! Yesterday we went to our first hospital tour in Shanghai. We met in a large boardroom first where they told us… Continue reading Nursing Tour of China – Part 2
Nursing Tour of China – Part I
May 31, 1986 - Midwest, USA to Shanghai, China I arose at 4:30 a.m. in the Midwest and caught a 7 a.m. flight to LaGuardia airport in New York City. I waited 2 hours for the free bus to take me to JFK, but it never came. Finally, I decided to split a cab with… Continue reading Nursing Tour of China – Part I
HAPPY NURSE’S DAY!!
May 6, 2015 To all my friends around the world who are nurses, may you have a blessed day in the Lord ministering and serving your patients! May God encourage you and strengthen you. This verse blessed me today as I read how the Lord Jesus Christ is interceding for each of His children. Wherefore,… Continue reading HAPPY NURSE’S DAY!!
Pamela's Nursing Reflections 