Transitions are always tough. My transition is minor compared to that of our new President. I don't have to move, create an entire cabinet, or deal with the domestic and international issues that Obama is now facing. I am comforted that he has picked what seems to be a great team of advisors, and he is intelligent and articulate. A realist who also inspires hope. Perhaps more of us can aspire to do as well.
So, back to my transition--I'll be starting mostly working with the residents at the Cascades, a new retirement community in ICAR. St. Francis is providing health and wellness services for them. This will be a wonderful opportunity to see people with a range of health issues, and a good intro to what I may face in the hospital enviroment. I'll also be the back-up for massage in Rehab Services and downtown in the oncology floor. The oncology massage is where I would like to be moving eventually. The main challenge is how to make that an affordable service to help alleiviate anxiety, pain, depression, etc for folks going through fairly aggressive medical protocols.
I'm also in transition personally, having gotten engaged just before Christmas, then my fiance was laid off. We're in no hurry on the wedding, just nice to know we have a new level of commitment. So, we're moving in a new direction in our relationship, and he is in his career.
A time of change and hope in lots of ways!
It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
