Tuesday, June 01, 2021
Our Julie has a birthday today
Our daughter, Julie Gilbreth, has a birthday today. And I thought I would write about why I love her and am proud of her because of her job. She is a nurse.
It is a family profession. Lots of families have "family professions". I just did a quick count and our family reunions have up to seven nurses. I am glad Julie was the first to start that trend, tho we did have one marry in who has nursed longer.
Because nurses are hard workers. Julie works long hours on her feet. Takes call. And in her area, they get a lot of call. Often emergencies.
Julie is really good at her job. It is special when a Doctor tells you how good your daughter is. And her bosses have told me. So have some of her patients.
She is brave. Like most nurses. It takes courage to work among the sick and hurting. And for part of the pandemic, she worked with Covid units and patients.
She is smart. Of course, you can't be a nurse without being able to learn, study, and think on your feet.
Keeps her priorities straight. Nursing comes behind family. And as a single Mom, that is a critical priority.
Julie gets her faith into her work. Sometimes patients recognize her because they have gone to church together. She gets asked if she is a Christian. She gets asked to pray with patients. And does. She holds hands when they are scared. She sometimes stays late just to be sure they are OK.
Finally, Julie is tough. We always worried a little about her having such a tender heart and how that would work for her as a nurse. But she is figured out how to stay focused on her work and yet keeping her heart open to the non-physical needs of patients.
So Jules... you have done well.
I love you and am proud of you.
