It's Been A Long, Long Wait

But I have finally heard from, what Matt and I lovingly call, the Number One Hospital In The World.

That's right, Johns Hopkins!

I interviewed way back and forever ago on Tuesday March 10th. Actually, that wasn't too long ago, was it? It sure feels like it was. Anyway, yesterday afternoon I got a call from a 410 number... a 410-955 number, which I know to be the first 3 digits and area code of Hopkins, my heart be still. So I took a second to gather myself before answering "hello?", in as much of a mature, professional manner as one could express through a phone.

"Hello, is this April?"
"Yes it is"... (kinda like, "Oh hello, who is this?" Except I KNOW!)

It was the guy that interviewed me, a nurse manager in the NICU.

"First of all, thank you for the thank you card you sent, that was nice."
"You're welcome! I had a great time visiting the floor." (Major bonus points to my Career Coach for making sure I sent that letter out! Props, bro.)

"We would like to hire you, if you are still interested."
"Oh, yes I am, thank you."
"Ok, great. And how many hours would you like to work? Were you thinking full time? Or part time?"
"Full time, if that would work for you."

YES! 40 hours a week of feeding, burping, and caring for neonates! I'll get to do "cares" on them, which is taking their vital signs and listening to their heart, lungs, and belly, suction them when they spit up, change their diapers, take them to get procedures done, and go see some C-Sections and high-risk deliveries! I'll also re-stock supplies, prepare beds for admissions, and re-stock the bag/kit that the delivery team takes with them to every high-risk case; it's full of medications and anything that would be needed for any situation that could possibly happen. My heart is beating faster just thinking about it.

And get this, 30 minutes after this phone call, I get a text from my friend informing me that we had been accepted to rent a house! And the house is right on a lake! For a while, these two situations were in the "I have no idea what is going to happen, but they both will shape my future plans" category, but giving things like that over to God and trusting in Him to take care of them makes it all so peaceful, and handle-able (if that's a even a word). And they were both handed to me in one small moment. God cares about the little things, and I'm so glad He does!

I've also been seriously thinking about getting "My House, Part II" up. I know you just can't wait to see my bathroom. I may just throw in the hallway too. I'll also be sure to take my camera to the Lake House when we sign the lease.