So, I just woke up...at 4:45 pm. This is becoming normal. I've been working night shift (6:45p to 7:45a) for about 6 weeks (about 3 weeks without a preceptor), and I like it. Except, I don't have much of a life. I'm always sleeping when others are awake. Usually, my days off makeup for it, but the last couple weeks have been the exception. Due to Dan's procedure coming up, I've had to pack in all my shifts into a tight time-frame. Also, since I work nights, I sleep a little before the shift and then go to bed after. Dan says it wastes 2 days for each shift. He isn't a fan.Anyway, I'm saying all this to just explain if I'm a bit of a grump lately. I like my job and am very thankful for it. I am just exhausted. Here's my schedule since last Friday:
Fri: work
Sat: work
Sun: sleep
Mon: work
Tues: sleep
Wed: work
Thurs: work
Fri: get ready for Dan's procedure, do housework, sleep
Sat: housework, sleep
Sun: church, work (Today)
Mon: work
Tues: pack, sleep
Wed: work
Thurs: get home at 8am, shower, drive to SR
Fri: wake up early, drive to Stanford, Dan's procedure, overnight stay (hopefully)
Sat: drive back to SR (Hopefully), sleep
Sun: drive back to La Habra
I also say all of this to remind you all that Dan is honestly the man. He takes care of the cat, makes sure I eat occasionally, cleans the house (kinda :)), pays the bills, cooks me dinner before work, encourages me to do what I love and to lean on the Lord when I hate what I am doing. He is wonderful and the perfect calm to my constant busyness. I hope I can be this supportive when he starts working.
Dan's procedure is this coming Friday at 8am. It should be an overnight hospital stay as long as there are no complications. Please pray for an easy procedure and recovery. And pray that it is successful! He'll need to have this same procedure one more time, so also pray that my boss will be understanding when I need to ask for a special schedule again next month.
One last thing: pray for energy and endurance for me. I am tired.
Well, I'm going to go eat my hubby's yummy dinner, drink my Diet Dr. Pepper (DDP) and put on my scrubs. It's time for work.
Bless both of your hearts, Ashley! I admire your commitment and perseverance! You and Dan are in my prayers! :)
ReplyDeleteDays has more pros than cons, especially in the area of the sleep thing. I recommend it- you will be a new person! As always, many prayers and prayer warriors are holding up this week's events. Safe drives for you and happy sleeping on the way.
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