4.19.2006

Well, Well, Well. Time rolls around again, the three probably most stressful days of the year for my job have arrived, and thankfully almost over with. Our Annual State Survey started Tuesday morning around 12:00 p.m. Department Heads run around like chickens with their heads cut off, fetching this and that for these ol'e state surveyors, not able to leave the building until they do, wondering what the next "word" on things are, just looking forward for that third day to be here and GONE! There's no doubt in our minds that things will be just fine, however, you know that nothing and no one is perfect. Having had a very close family member in a health care facility, I know what it's like to be on the "consumer" end of wondering what it's like behind the doors, and down that 'service hall'. Is it clean, how, who, and what's cleaning it, and when, how's the food cookin'? , and lookin'? , you know, all that stuff you wonder and worry about yourself. So, here I am Managing a kitchen, might I add a very DIFFICULT task in itself, itching with the desire to say NO, or YES, BRAVO...that's how I like and want it done! :) HA! If you want people to work for and with you, you must figure out their skill abilities, and encourage them to do their best! Not easy. Every department head has their own talent to 'juggle', and I think we do a darn good job of it. I wouldn't EVER want the DON (director of nursing), or the Administration positiion...EVER!!!!, or MDS coordinator....housekeeping, or laundry, barely want Dietary anymore, So, it just goes to show, that there's no easy job, and bottom line....these ole' state surveryors make it even rougher! I wouldn't want their job either! It all boils down to a job, gotta be done job, that noone else wants to do kinda' job! :) Wish us luck here at Rivers Bend Retirement Community, and keep us in your prayers!
Today I am thankful for :
1. A semi-good day at work.
2. Talking to Steph last night on the phone. Even though I received very bad new from her, it was good to have finally got to talk to her. Please keep the family of Scott and Stephanie Johnson in your prayers. Scotts' Dad passed away, and tommorrow is the funeral. (tommorrow being 4/20/06.
3. Talking to my good friend Donna on the phone today, twice!
4. knowing that our air conditioner is on order, and the ole' one that's kicking the bucket will be recharged one final time tommorrow, and so then we'll have AIR!! AHHHHHH!
5. How God makes all things work out for the best! namely yesterday for me and my schedule! (and us getting an air conditioner unit new! )
6. That Linda (my mother in law) made it through her bi-lateral knee replacement well! She had some trouble with her temperature and blood pressure being too low afterwards, but otherwise, from what I have been told, she's done well! : ) Thanks for your prayers!
7. I am thankful that Nathan had a vacation day today, and really got some stuff done around the house. I love you Nathan!
8. I am thankful that Dion (Nathan's brother) was with Robert today in the waiting room while Linda had her surgery! I am so glad that everything went well today!
9. I am thankful for talking to Pamela tonight, and knowing that I am just a day away from driving to Louisville and spending time with her this weekend!
10. My friend Tina! really, I think that I might talk about her alot...and if I do, that's okay cause it's good to have a friend like her especially with a three year old running around between my feet. tommorrow is her annisversary with her husband Mark! and to you both....have a wonderful anniversary! :+) Love you both! Hey Mark...what about the truck in this picture??? have you ever seen it anywhere?

* my prayer list for the day: Please keep in your prayers the following:
1. Linda with her recouperation from her two knee's surgery
2. My Dad as he continues to do well with his recouperation.
3. Scott Johnsons family as they mourn through the loss of his Dad, and that they may deal with this through God's will.
4. My friend Pamela as she continues in her pregnancy and deals with Gestational Diabetes as well for the remainder as she has the last two weeks.
5. My friend Marcie and family as they have had their newborn home for a week now! :)