Doing Some Thinking

[Janet]

I know this will sound a little strange....but if something should happen to my Mom, I'm really interested in applying for a job at the IU Health Arnett Hospital where we always take Mom...maybe even the St. Vincent Hospital here in town.

I've been thinking about it ever since we've had Mom in and out of the hospital the first few times. I've enjoyed helping the nurses and the aides caring for Mom and I think I would like to help others too.

Thing is...right now, it's not really possible with Mom living here and needing my care, but maybe...later on. I don't really want to give up my bus driving, because it affords me great insurance, but maybe later on in a part-time position...maybe even in a nursing home. Not sure....but I've been having these thoughts alot and just thought maybe I should start listening, maybe I'm being called to do something like this.

[judy]

Follow your heart Janet! You would be wonderful in such a setting!

[Janet]

Thanks Judy! I just know how embarassed Mom was about certain things being done and I would like to make people more comfortable in those situations. Of course I can't right now, but who's to say in the future...we're never too old.....are we?

[gja1000]

When the time is right, you might try to do some volunteering, just to get your foot in the door and see what you might like to do!

We certainly need more people like you who are empathetic to the needs of others. It is so important and some people just don't have a clue!

[DianaB]

I think that you'd be really good at that, Janet. It's sure something to think about and being a volunteer for awhile would let you know for sure if you wanted to do it.

[Janet]

Volunteering is a great idea! That way I'd have more of an idea if it's something I could do.