Optimism

I heard some very sad news tonight.  One of my friends that I work with found out that her son was fatally wounded; and her family has decided to donate his organs.   This touches close to home for me since I started my nursing career in the Transplant ICU.  My heart goes out to this person and her family, as I could never imagine how hard this must be for them.  I ask anyone out there who is reading this to please pray for her and her family.   I encourage everyone who reads this to make your wishes about organ donation known to your family; and that the next time you go to the DMV to become organ donator.

One of my emails that I subscribe to is called God's Daily Promise; and today it spoke about how pre-Christians (aka non-believers) take note when someone who is a Christian is going through something hard, but can still be optimistic that no matter what it is-it will all turn out ok.  We rest assured that God has bigger plans for us; that no matter how extremely hard something is that we are going through--it could always be worse, and we still have SO many things to be thankful for.  We "praise Him through the storm" as MercyMe states so beautifully in song.  This has been a hard year for Americans, including me-financially, emotionally, and in my career.  But I would never take back any of my hardships because they have molded me into the person I have become and helped me to, ultimately, realize my life's purpose; which is to open my own free addiction center.  I trust that everything I have gone through that has been hard has been for the betterment for God's Kingdom.  The the bible verse-"I have many plans for you, my child..." (quoting from memory...) was indeed intended for me; that God was thinking of my life when he created this Earth.  I rest assured in the Word that God has wonderful things planned for my life; and for everyone's life-even if you are a "pre-Christian."  I only hope that the way I live my life can be an example to others and that they observe how I act no matter what I am going through and wonder... Why is she different?  What makes her different? 

One of the things I am SO thankful for is my career as a nurse.  I absolutely love what I do... and they people I meet doing what I do.  I wake up every morning and get to live my dream at work!  How many people are so lucky?  What have I done to deserve something like this?  I have dedicated my life to Jesus Christ and vowed that I will live my life for Him.  Even on days like today that especially at the end were just chaos--it is still 100% worth it every day!!  Anyone who would like to speak with me about becoming a nurse---don't hesitate to ask me anything!!

So, tomorrow is day 3 out of 3 in a row at work and then I am off Wednesday to next Thursday in the NEW YEAR!!  I am SO SO SO excited because I am going to see my grandparents (my father's parents) and my dad, uncle, aunt and cousins in South Carolina!! I have not seen my grandparents since I was in 8th grade-about 11 years ago!!  And my cousins since-if I remember right-I was about 5 or 6?  WOW!!  I am kind of nervous though because I am going to be going by myself and driving through the mountains!!  But I just pray that God's shield of protection will be around me!!  My sister said I was "stupid" for going now b/c I guess this weekend we are supposed to be getting a snow storm.  Umm, more like SMART b/c while it snows in Indiana, I will be at Myrtle Beach where it will be in the 50s!  A heat wave for me in the winter! 

So, in closing for tonight I leave you guys with a prayer...
I pray tonight that God will be with my friend and her family; I pray that He will be with me and keep me safe in traveling; and I pray for my family and friends.  I pray that someone will be touched by the way I live my life, and will decide to change theirs...

Tested

"Love your enemies! Do good to them! Lend to them! And don't be concerned that they might not repay.  Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to the unthankful and to those who are wicked! You must be compassionate, just as the Father is compassionate." --Luke 6:35-36

"But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you." --Luke 6:27

I have been tested may times by the devil.  And it seems like the more good I do and the better I live my life-the more I am tested, and in many different ways.  Whether it is through someone who doesn't like me, dealing with my own bad feelings and thoughts, or doing things the God would not like.  These verses are very interesting to me; especially after dealing with some things lately, and someone who is out to MAJORLY test my mom by threatening her and telling lies about her.  My first thought about this person is that they are seriously mental... like for real something is wrong.  But my second thought was, I truly feel sorry for them! I just can't imagine hating myself SO MUCH and being so insecure with myself that I would do things I am really not proud of-and that is how this person must feel.  Of coarse, I was extremely upset---you don't mess with my momma!!  But I had to put those thoughts aside, and really really pray for this person.  I just ask that Jesus works in their life and changes how they act.  I have never been so upset or not liked someone so much that I would threaten them and spread horrible lies... but this person has.  I can only imagine how hard it must be for my mom to lay this person down to Jesus.  But that is what the scripture says we are to do!! "Do good to them which hate you."  I know some people reading this are asking "you seriously expect me to do good to those who hate me?!? But that is what Christ commands.  And hopefully by doing good to these people we will show them Christ through our actions.  That is my prayer.

Well, I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!! I know I did!  I pretty much got all my Christmas shopping done on Black Friday--and it was crazy!! I don't know if you heard about the police chase through Kokomo that morning-but we had front row seats!  The car turned and actually drove through the mall parking lot we were waiting in!  Scary, but also cool LOL!  We actually celebrated our Thanksgiving this past Sunday... It was very nice! 

I haven't been up to too much more except work!! I was blessed with some wonderful patients these past few days and again SO thankful that I have a job that I absolutely love going to every day, and that I get to meet such interesting people at!!  Right now I have the next three days off (unless I decide to pick up extra), and I sure am excited!  Tonight we are going to see the movie The Blind Side!  My only other plans on these days off is to work out, read, and get caught up on some of my shows! 

I hope that I have at least made y'all think about loving your enemies, and hopefully I can be an example as to doing that!!  God Bless!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! I hope everyone has had a wonderful and blessed day! I was hopefully spreading my own Holiday Cheer to the patients I had!  I did have fun with my girlies at work!

Now that Thanksgiving is officially over that only means one thing... BLACK FRIDAY!! I am SO excited!! And here I am up on the computer when I should be getting a couple of hours sleep!  My plan is Old Navy at 3, Khols at 4, WalMart at 5... I would also like to go to Victorias Secret, Sears, Target, Meijer, WalGreens, Best Buy, Elder Beerman, and Bath and Body Works!! 

I am SO very blessed this Thanksgiving!! I have been blessed with an AMAZING family, GREAT friends, an AWESOME job that I absolutely LOVE going into (most) days!! I am also SO blessed to have been born into the GREATEST country in the WORLD!! Well, I'm gonna make this short, so I can look at the ads with my LoveBird!!

God Bless everyone!! Hope y'all had a great holiday!!

Anxiety

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:4-7

"Cast all yoour anxiey on Him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7


These verses have always really spoken to me. I used to worry about things all the time; sometime to the point of making myself sick. Even when I was a small child I worried about things. A year ago when I decided I really truely needed to be living my whole life for Jesus Christ I came across these verses. They really helped me to stop worrying about things I cannot change and to lay things down at the cross. I know this can be very hard; especially in these economic times. But by worrying about things we are basically telling God that we don't trust Him to take care of our needs. Now, granted I do get stressed about things (especially money) but I don't worry about them anymore because I know that God will meet my needs and see me through. I just felt very lead to share this because some of my family members are having a hard time and worrying about things. It's very hard to understand-especially when you are going through those hard times-why God wants you to endure those things. I struggle with that myself. But I know that it is for the betterment of His Kingdom, and that one day I will be that much stronger. Not because of the easy times I have had but because of the trials and tribulations I have had to endure. So, my prayer for anyone reading this is that they will find the peace of God by casting their cares at the cross.

It has been a while since my first post huh? I have been picking up overtime at work to help with Christmas and also to help some of my family members who are struggling right now. I hadn't worked any since May-I got pretty burned out on it! But I am thankful to be in a position where I can help my family when they need it; and to be blessed with a wonderful job that I absolutely love going to every day!! So, its back tomorrow, after my one day off this week, for 5 in a row (One 8 hr day). I know I will need the strength of the Holy Spirit to get through these days! But I trust in the Lord that He will bless me with that, and its something I pray for often!!

I have also been checking in with some online universities and a school here about furthering my education. I would eventually like to have my clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in psychology. One day I plan on opening a free addiction center, so that degree would help me greatly.

Well, I have still been trying to continue my weightloss journey!! Last Wednesday, I even got up before work and did a pilates DVD! I sure was sore, but it was worth it. I am trying to summon my energy and get a workout in today--but I have been SO tired, and trying to catch up on some sleep. I usually try to reserve it, and go to bed super early before I start a stretch of work. Well, that's really all that's been going on with me lately!! Work, work, and more work! But I couldn't be happier about where my life is right now!

More to come...

Starting New Things

Hi!  This is my first post, so I will tell you a little about myself.  My name is Tiffany Morrison, and I am a 25 year old single woman.  I work as an RN at a large metropolitan city that I commute about 1 hr and 15 mins away from where I live.  I am very blessed to have an AMAZING family and awesome friends!  Well, I thought I would try out this whole blog thing!  So, here goes!  I have recently (as of October) have started trying to lose weight again (When I was a junior in college I started working out and changed some eating habits and lost 60 lbs; then since May started gaining back and gained 30 lbs back-in part due to a prescribed med I am taking).  My mom 3 years ago this December got the lap band surgery done and has done great--she is almost to 100 lbs lost!  Seeing her succeed so much helped me decide to also have this done.  I went to my first appt in October, and they put me on a liver reduction diet.  That has been very hard for me b/c I don't like dieting for one, and also b/c I have a serious sweet tooth!!  I have done really well on it!-lost 4.9 lbs in a month!!  At my second supervised weight loss session they had the woman in charge of fitness speak about how when you start an exercise program that you need to work it directly into your schedule, just like it was an appt.  Yesterday I took a walk with my dog to start this habit.  Today--I did 3.5 miles in an hour and 25 minutes!!  I even ran the last leg of it!! Who knew I could run?  I always thought I was too fat to run-but if the Biggest Loser contestants can run--then SO CAN I!  I am just so excited about this new journey in my life of working to seriously change my eating habits and work exercising every day into my schedule.

      Another thing I am constantly trying to do is better my relationship with Jesus Christ and become a better person; someone who everyone can see His light through my life.  I just finished reading an amazing book-I will have to update y'all with the title and author though, bc I cant remember!  But it was about being the bride of Jesus while awaiting your earthly husband (which I am lol).  So, I am now going to also try and be more of a bride to Jesus, trust wholeheartedly in him, and walk everyday next to him!!  I am also constantly trying to become a prayer warrior like my Grandmother was, since I am constantly through the whole day praying about something!! 

     Well, tomorrow is back to the grind for me-3 12hr shifts!!  I already know I am going to be calling on the Holy Spirit for strength in getting through these next two days!! I will leave you with a bible verse that really spoke to me today:

**"Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close." -- Psalm 27:10**