The Groesbeck's

The Groesbeck's

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Ooops...

I had quite the SCARE this morning. I had a math test at 9 am that I have been studying quite vigorously for. It is math for nursing and it was very critical that I do well. In fact, everyone had to get 85% or above on this test in order to progress in the nursing program. Thus, we were all stressing for this exam. Well, I went to bed last night at midnight and was planning to get up at 7:30 to get just a few more minutes of studying in before I headed to school. Well this morning I rolled over and looked over at the clock to find that it was already 10 am. My mind started to race trying to remember what day it was, and I realized that yes, it was Wednesday and yes, I had just slept through a test. I wasn't too lady like as I hurried out of bed. A few words slipped my mouth that usually aren't uttered by these lips. Good news: I made it to school within 8 minutes of waking up. I believe that is a record for me. I was informed later that I looked like death upon walking into class. I was also greeted with a round of a plause by good old friends in the class. Luckily, I walked in on a break and not during a lecture. I went and found my professor and explained to her that I must have not heard my alarm and blah blah blah... She was kind and let me take the exam still. I felt like an idiot to say the least. AND--I think I got 100%. They made the test pretty easy--it was just basic so that was quite relieving. That has been my day so far. Here is an example of a nursing math question. See if you can figure it out:

Question: The physician orders 200 mg of an antibiotic IM q.12h. The pharmacy sends a vial of antibiotic powder for reconstitution with the following mixing directions: "For IM injection, IV direct (bolus) injection, or IV infusion, add 2 mL sterile water for injection. Shake well. Provides an approximate concentration of 125 mg/mL." How many mL of the medication will the nurse give to the patient? (Calculating Drug Dosages: An Interactive Approach to Learning Nursing Math by Sandra Luz Martinez de Castillo and Maryanne Werner-McCullough)
Answer: 1.6 mL

Sunday, February 11, 2007

The Best Friend I Ever Had



I have been thinking a lot about the person who has been my best friend for the past 5 years. Garrett and I met when I was a freshman in high school and have been best friends since. He has been such a blessing in my life. When I was younger, I never felt understood by anyone. Although I felt like no one else could relate to me, I always knew Garrett would understand me. He helped me through so many personal struggles. He was there to hold my hand through it all. He struggled too. He has endured many more trials then I could have ever imagined. I tried to do all that he did for me. It's funny--I wouldn't ever think that a pair of high school kids could get so close. We did. He has made me smile when the world seemed so dark. He cried with me when I struggled. He calmed me when I was upset. He dropped everything to help me out. He let himself open up his heart to me. He laughed with me over pointless things. We explored life together. I feel as though I am rooted with him. He is a huge part of the person that I am. For a long time I wondered what made me so deserving of such a loving, caring and selfless friend. I'v realized that he was there for me to teach me about life. Everyone needs a friend--everyone needs someone to love them and care for them to be happy. He taught me a little bit about how Heavenly Father loves us. This song makes me think of Garrett whenever I hear it...

You've Got a Friend

When you're down and troubled
And you need a helping hand
And nothing, whoa nothing is going right.
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest nights.

You just call out my name,
And you know where ever I am
I'll come running, oh yeah baby
To see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall,
All you have to do is call
And Ill be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Youve got a friend.

If the sky above you
Should turn dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind should begin to blow
Keep your head together and call my name out loud
And soon I will be knocking upon your door.
You just call out my name and you know where ever I am
I'll come running to see you again.

Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you got to do is call
And I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hey, aint it good to know that youve got a friend?
People can be so cold.
They'll hurt you and desert you.
Well they'll take your soul if you let them.
Oh yeah, but dont you let them.
You just call out my name and you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again.
Oh babe, dont you know that,
Winter spring summer or fall,
Hey now, all youve got to do is call.
Lord, Ill be there, yes I will.
Youve got a friend.
Youve got a friend.
Aint it good to know youve got a friend.
Aint it good to know youve got a friend.
Youve got a friend.
James Taylor

I just wanted to say thank you to that person who has made the last five years of my life so great. I certainly have been blessed.

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

A Wonderful Aunt

I love my aunt Dianne. I was over to Dianne and Fords place for dinner just this last Sunday (as I am every sunday), and I had such a good time. We had dinner and napped around for a while, and then at around 5:30 or so we all started to stir again. It was then that my aunt and I started talking. Our conversation started at 6 PM and didn't end until 1 AM. We have done this once before, and that time I was lying on her bed with her chatting until the early morn--very good experience. On Sunday though, we just stayed in the kitchen and started talking about everything. I LOVED it. I was thinking to myself as I was driving over--wondering if I was going to say anything to her about the rough week I've had. I decided that I wouldn't, but as soon as we got to talking, everything spilled out. I was really grateful to have her as a listening ear. She heard me out and talked me through a lot of it and it was just very helpful. We talked about all sorts of things though. I think my favorite part of talking to her though is hearing all of her stories. She has so many stories that she just loves to share. I love it because it lets me get to know her just a little bit better. She is such a fabulous woman--and a good one at that. She has the most genuine heart. Another thing I love about our conversations is that we usually end up in quite a few stitches of giggles. I can remember a few times specifically where we have both been laughing out of control with tears streaming down our faces. What a blessing it is for me to be able to know her. When I was driving home that night I got thinking about how my life has been blessed by moving to Salt Lake if anything by just getting to spend more time with my aunt and uncle. They are the only set of aunts and uncles that I really feel close to. I see them as my other parents. They make me feel happy. Again, I feel so incredibly blessed to know them and have them in my life. I have had the wonderful opportunity in the last year to really spend a lot of one on one time with them and develop a special relationship with them. Here is a shout out of love to them!