I Bid Adieu

After (exactly) eighteen months, i took my last report, did may last discharge and admission, reported to my supervisor, cleaned my patient, and handed over to the night shift.

September 5, 2008 marked the last day of my job with Elmhurst Hospital. I admit, it was rather bittersweet. I wanted leave rather quietly, told only a handful of people that I had rendered in my resignation and told them to please not tell everyone. Until, our unit supervisor decided to write on the final scheule, next my name (instead of leaving it blank), RESIGNED. Inquiries started, I tried to dodge questions until the week of.

Wednesday, the 3rd, the evening staff threw a "surprise" farewell party for me. (unfortunately, i have no pictures to show!!). I don't know how, but I guess it's only my sister who could pull a real surprise for me. I knew, I suspected, that there are things going on. I didn't want to go, but Horacio had made me. It was nice, I felt special....

Thursday came, farewell and well wishes poured in... it was nice.

Friday came, as a final gesture, I made cupcakes for the supervisors who had been there for me through all the stressful times in the unit, and for the staff. The unit supervisor and head nurse got me a cake and wished me well few hours into the shift. I had to discharge five patients, so I didn't have the time to let it all sink in, I still have work to do. The day went by quietly, thank God. For a Friday, the floor was quiet. Not much admission, by ten o'clock, my partner and I were done for the day. Patient's were cleaned and resting comfortably in bed. Most nurses where in the station chatting... and more well wishes were said. (It would have been a great time to take pictures with them... but I totally forgot!!)

11 pm crept in... the night nurses (slowly) started to trinkle in. I got a call from my mommy-poo and had told me not to leave before seeing her. As she came in the unit, she had brought me a plant. I gave my final report and said my good-byes.

I left the unit feeling sad yet a whole lighter.

Leaving felt kind of weird in a way, but fulfilling in another. Supervisors had nothing but nice words to say to me, the feedback that I have gotten from my peers had boost my ego. I really didn't know how I was doing as a nurse and co-worker until day I left. Somehow, I felt bad having to leave my patients. As I said good night to them, I prayed that someone would be able to give them the smile and care for them as much as I have.

Now, I could say that I have left a footprint in my unit and have made a difference. I pray, as I go on my path, with His bleassings, that I continue making a difference in people's lives

Care Package

Few days ago, my cousin and her kids arrived from their month long trip to manila. My sister had been insisting me to go to their place and pick up the care package that she has sent for us. Knowing how tiring a 20-something hour flight could be, I decided to wait another day to let them settle in. then I was told that they went to poconos for the long weekend, so I had to wait a couple more days.

Anyhow, since I have been out the whole day, and horacio and I were passing by their place returning home. We decided to drop by their place and pick up the things. As soon as we got their, we were surprised on how much my sister had sent for us. we stayed for a while, chatted and rested our tired feet, then decided to haul the things back home.

As soon as we got home, I immediately tried to open the blue bag that my sister had insisted that I would enjoy so much. I tried to rip the packaging tape that she ever-so-tightly wrapped around it. I conquered and claimed my two sandals from the bazaar, and horacio claimed the flip-flops!!

Then I went and pried open the white box that has my name on it. The sarong and blue shirt that I have left behind welcomed my site and threw them aside. Then I found a poster of the teleserye that I have been drawn to since my last visit. I thought it was funny (nice) touch, since she told me that the dvds (that I have been begging for) won’t be available until September – too late for my cousin to bring. As I took things out I discovered not one, not two but FIVE DVDs of LOBO!! I shrieked! I danced! I was exhilarated!! She is such a surprise-puller (is there such word?)!! I took everything out (which included a dress, Spanish fans, wedding magazine, starserve buttons and shirts), laid them all out, took a picture, placed them all in the box. Took them to my room.

Now, if you text or call me, and I seem to not answer. I am watching lobo.

THANKS SO MUCH SIS!! I REALLY LOVE EVERYTHING!!!

Ps: the dress is perfect for my upcoming trip to cancun! ;)