A Special Angel


There's a special angel in Heaven,
That is a part of me.
It is not where I wanted her,
But where God wanted her to be.
She was here just a moment,
Like a night time shooting star.
And though she is in Heaven
She isn't very far.
She touched the hearts of many,
Like only an angel can do.
I would've held her every minute,
If the end I only knew.
So I send this special message,
To Heaven up above.
Please take care of my angel,
And send her all my love!

Author Unknown

This was not written by Jennifer. Although, when I read it for the first time, I thought to myself that this is exactly what she would say to mom. I wanted to put this on here because I believe that Jennifer led me to this "letter to mom" to help mom!! So here it is:


A Letter To Mom 
 
Please don't feel guilty
It was just my time to go.
 I see you are still feeling sad,
And the tears just seem to flow.

We all come to earth for our lifetime,
And for some it’s not many years
 I don't want you to keep crying
You are shedding so many tears.

 I haven't really left you
Even though it may seem so.
I have just gone to my heavenly home,
And I'm closer to you than you know.

Just believe that when you say my name
 I'm standing next to you,
I know you long to see me,
But there’s nothing I can do.

But I'll still send you messages
And hope you understand,
That when your time comes to “cross over,
” I'll be there to take your hand.

My first Christmas in Heaven

 I see the countless Christmas trees
around the world below,
With tiny lights, like heaven’s stars,
 reflecting in the snow. 

The sight is so spectacular!
Please wipe away that tear,
For I am spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.  

I hear the many Christmas songs
that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can’t compare
With the Christmas choir up here.  

I have no words to tell you,
The joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description to
Hear the angels sing.  

I know how much you miss me
I see the pain inside your heart,
But I am not so far away
We really aren’t apart. 

So be happy for me, dear ones,
You know I hold you dear,
And be glad I’m spending
Christmas with Jesus this year.  

I send you each a special gift from my heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory of my undying love.  

After all, “Love is the gift, more precious that pure gold”.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other as my Father said to do

For I can’t count the blessing or love he has for you. 

So, Have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear 

Remember, I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.  

Author Unknown

Jennifer gave me (her sister) a tape of Celine Dion at Christmas about 3 years ago and on the front of the tape she had a sticker that said "Dana Play this tape on side two; this song reminds me of you and how you've been there for me. You are my angel". 
I recently found this tape again and I listened to the song and I cried; then I really listened to the song and found that it is actually Jennifer talking to me. Jennifer is my angel in Heaven and the words to this song are her talking to me.

I'M YOUR ANGEL (Celine Dion)

No Mountains too high, for you to climb
All you have to do is have some climbing faith, oh yeah
No rivers too wide, for you to make it across
All you have to do is believe it when you pray

And then you will see, the morning will come
And everyday will be bright as the sun
All of your fears cast them on me
I just want you to see...

I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm here
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel
I'm your angel

I saw the teardrops, and I heard you cry
All you need is time, seek me and you shall find
You have everything and you're still lonely
It doesn't have to be this way, let me show you a better day

And then you will see, the morning will come
And all of your days will be bright as the sun
So all of your fears, just cast them on me
How can I make you see...

I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm here
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel
I'm your angel

And when it's time to face the storm
I'll be right by your side
Grace will keep up safe and warm
And I know we will survive

And when it seems as if your end is drawing near
Don't you dare give up the fight
Just put your trust beyond the sky...

I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm here
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel
I'm your angel

I'll be your cloud up in the sky
I'll be your shoulder when you cry
I'll hear your voices when you call me
I am your angel
And when all hope is gone, I'm here
No matter how far you are, I'm near
It makes no difference who you are
I am your angel
I'm your angel

Stephanie’s Song
Dedicated to Uncle Bo, Aunt June and Matty
“Without You”
Written by
Jennifer Hester

“Well, I’ve sure enjoyed the rain,
but I’m looking forward to the sun.
We have to endure the pain,
Of losing our most precious one.

I thought by now that time
Could take away theses lonely tears,
We know your doing fine up there,
But where do we go from here?”

Chorus: “Without you we’re not okay.”
“Without you we grieve each day.”
Our hearts are stuck in second place too,
“Without You.”

  “Well, I never thought I’d see,
see him standing here without his baby.”
“It seems unreal to me,
that he’s left with just your memories.”
“We have you as our angel looking over our family.”
“Guess God had a special plan for you, but what about me?”

Chorus: “Without you we’re not okay.”
“Without you we grieve each day.”
“Our hearts are stuck in second place too.”
“Without You.”

“There’s not a day that goes by,
that there’s not a tear in your daddy’s eyes.”
“Our whole family cries,
where was our chance to say goodbye?”

“You had a special spirit that everyone in the world could see.”

“We miss your laughter and your smile, WE LOVE YOU Stephanie!”

Chorus again:

“Baby Girl, without you…..Oh, We love you.”

The Three Most Important Words for Nursing Students

By

Jennifer Hester  

            There are many words that can describe nursing school; hard, challenging, strenuous, hectic, and the list goes on and on.  When describing a nursing student the three most important attributes they need to have is the ability to perform, the motivation to complete a task, and the attitude to perform to the best of their ability because they want to give good care.  These three words are what nursing school is all about.

            I began first semester unsure of my abilities to be a good and knowledgeable nurse.  Ability is defined as what you are capable of doing.  Although I knew I wanted to give quality care to patients, I was not completely sure I was capable.  After I began nursing school I found that a person determines what they are capable of doing.  During classes I began to gain more knowledge which helped in my abilities to assess, perform skills and provide interventions when necessary.  Each semester I have become more confident in my ability to be a professional nurse.  My ability has grown as I have grown throughout nursing school.

            In addition to ability, motivation is a key factor to students in nursing school.  If a student is not motivated to complete the tasks they are assigned then it does not matter about their ability because motivation is what determines what you do.  There have been times throughout nursing school it has became a challenge for me to stay motivated.  Everyone has the “burn out” stage, but all it takes for me to become motivated once again is to picture myself receiving my certification as a registered nurse and I am ready for whatever is thrown at me. 

            Ability and motivation are both necessary to achieve what you want, not only in nursing school, but in life.  However, a good attitude is the most important attribute a student needs to have because it determines how well you perform.  A positive attitude goes along way in school.  Negativity reflects in everything you do like skills, assessments, homework and tests.  Most patients will say they like a nurse who has the ability to take care of them and the motivation, but the main attribute they notice is their nurse’s attitude.  Attitude can make a huge difference in the whether or not a patient is receptive to treatment.  It is just like the saying,” Attitude goes a long way”.         

            Ability, motivation and attitude are three words any nursing student will become very familiar with.  Now that I am in third semester of nursing school, I am very confident in my abilities, I am motivated to finish and my attitude towards nursing has never changed.  I am going to be the best nurse and advocate I can be for my patient and that is what a nurse should be.