Years ago, my life long dream was to become an architect. I passed the college entrance exam in this university, known to be the top school back home. It was hard to get in. As excited as I was, my excitement died down instantly when my mom brought me to a dorm where I was supposed to live and which was very near to the school, run by nuns. Hearing all the strict rules doused my dream that wanted to go past beyond drawing on “Etch-A-Sketch” and lots of scribbling with different kinds of coloring materials.
That time was wasted. I ended up not taking Architecture as paperworks and opportunity to study here in USA happened. My second choice was to become a doctor. I love studying the effects of illnesses in a person’s body and even more so, to be involved in the healing process. Medicine would seem forever to take and costly. God opened a way. I became a nurse.
To make a long story short, I had been working in an Orthopedic part of a major hospital for almost 10 years. Until a neck injury occurred [did it? Or that was God’s way of bringing me to another place] and the severity of pain just made it impossible to stay any longer. He opened another road. One that led to Correctional Nursing. I have been working here in this facility for 10 years now. Today! Yes, today marks my 10th year as a prison nurse.
What about my dream of becoming an architect? God did grant it in my heart still. For since He found me, I have been working to improve my spiritual house. But even better. As He partnered with me. Yes, God is the Master Architect. You know Him. He only built the universe! Piece of cake for my Boss! The neat thing? He is also the Supplier of all that I need. You know, to build my life, redo my intentions and desires.
So being a nurse now? I don’t mind. Because I still get to do my first love of being an architect. I still draw plans. As long as I commit all of them with Him, nothing will go wrong [Proverbs 3:5,6]. I use Him as my foundation [Ephesians 2:20]. I can choose strong materials to make my house strong and sturdy against all the bad elements [Ephesians 6:10- “Be strong in the Lord’s mighty power”.]
I have the Master Architect available to help me out 24/7. It doesn’t matter where I am or what I am doing. I know I am not limited now to what I want to do. Knowing that through Christ, I can do everything! [Philippians 4:13].
Psalm 127:1 - Except The LORD build The House, they labour in vain that build it: except The Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
I Corinthians 3:11 - For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
Dear Rosel,
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good post...and you are where you are now because that is your kingdom assignment. God knows exactly that you are the person for that place, to let his light shine, and speak hope to the people who are in a dark place, physically and spiritually.
I loved how you said that you still get to practice you first love. Never would have seen it that way! I just love it...yes, we're drawing plans, and getting to renovate some old rooms, adding fresh touches of beauty and grace, strengthening our shaky foundations, getting rid of rough edges...beautiful thoughts for today that really inspired me!
Love
Lidj
Having followed this blog for awhile now I consistently note what an excellent nurse you are and how you continually are a source of blessing to those inmates, guards and fellow nurses. It's exciting to read how God worked in your life to bring you to where you are. Congratulations on ten years there!
ReplyDeleteHi Rosel,
ReplyDeleteAfter you and Libby commented about my
Mrs. Geezer Saves The Day post, I think I've seen the Light.
If you get a chance go back and check out the follow up comments,
God bless you, Ron
BTW I wanted to send this by email but I couldn't find one linked back to your blog (sorry)
You not only nurse what's obvious...but I have a feeling you also give them an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI teared up over this testimony Rosel. Your heart is so beautiful!!! And how Mightily He uses it because you have surrendered it freely to Him. To God alone be the Glory & praise!
ReplyDeleteLove you friend!
Wylie
Congratulations on 10 years! Isn't it funny how God's plans are much better than our own? I hope are have a great weekend. We got 4 inches of snow today (and it's still coming down) so Madison didn't have to visit her dad this weekend. Woo Hoo! Going to be fun times at my house :)
ReplyDeleteWow, ten years. Congrats sis, love you.
ReplyDeleteYou, my sweet friend are a kingdom builder and Architect for CHRIST...no better job out there!
ReplyDeleteHugs, love, and prayers,
andrea
Congratulations on your 10 year anniversary!
ReplyDeleteGod is using you to help build His kingdom in so many ways.
Thanks for coming back to read my post. That was so sweet. I felt so bad that it was so long but felt it was needed.
I'm so glad I came by today. I love this post.
Sweet Sister,
ReplyDeleteI loved hearing about your life, your plans and where it all started and most of all I've come to love you so much because of your extreme love and faithfulness in our Lord and for His people. He guides your every step and I see you walking beside Him with a great big smile across your face...yes, you and your heavenly Father side-by-side, hand-in-hand as He continues to fill you more and more and more to overflowing all over every one of us. That's what you do, that's who you are and who He has made you to be...overflowing in Him, filled with so much love, praise and thanksgiving and spilling all of His love and greatness on to every one of us and those in your work place and the inmates.
You steadfastly continue to fill me up and up and up...oh I just love coming to visit you. I may not always get here as I would like, but boy when I do, it's hallelujah time for me.
Love you my precious precious friend,
Alleluiabelle
Rosel, Im not feeling so well tonight. Shhhh its a secret. I came by because I knew you would be here. :) Silly yes? Thank you for all you do.
ReplyDeleteI have read your blog for sometime now and I truly believe that God has you exactly where He wants you...I believe through you the men that you nurse see Him - our Father..... You are a blessing to all and I am so thankful I have found you, my sister in Christ,.
ReplyDeleteLove to you
Kelly
When I think of a nurse, I think of the many women that accompanied the Lord; their daily ministrations to Him and others. They are often included in the scriptural text with such subtle respect. They were/are treasured. What a calling!
ReplyDeleteCongrats; and blessings too,
Kathleen
Beautiful story! Congrats on your 10th Year.
ReplyDeleteYou are blessing no matter where you are.
Go bless you always.
Pray for me. That I may be blessings too
Some trials along the way..
In His Love.
Regina