My line of work
requires countless “hats” to be worn.
The storyline determines the hat chosen from the rack. Request often come in for a new “hat” to be
placed on the rack. I wear scrubs each
day; but, I am NOT just a school nurse.
I do NOT sit around all day checking for head lice and handing out ice
packs. I leave work heavily burdened
with the world. I leave work running for
home to find peace in this troubled times.
I leave work often feeling as though I failed.
Deciphering which “hat”
to wear with each story remains the difficult part of each day. One child needs the mom hat – a hug,
reassurance that all will be okay for the next 7 hours and a smile. Another child needs the disciplinary hat –
education on behavior, respect and how to show kindness to others. Then there is the child needing the nurse hat
– suffering from acute or chronic illness, education is required for the child
to learn self-care and proper techniques for treatments. Other hats include protector, listener, encourager,
housekeeper, etc.
My office offers up
more than a place to go when feeling ill.
My office transforms to a sanctuary to heal any and every hurt
imaginable. A kid hurt your feelings –
come to the nurse. The bathroom was just
too far to hold it – come to the nurse.
That painted line tripped you yet again – come to the nurse. Breakfast could not fit into the craziness of
the morning – come to the nurse. The
list is endless. A school nurse is NOT
just a person in scrubs. A school nurse
offers compassion when needed, love to many tears, medical care to the ill and
a smile with every visit.
The impact the school
nurse plays, along with every other staff member inside a school, will forever
remain important. Each child enters the
building with a different story. Each
child enters the building carrying a heavy load. Each child enters the building in need of a
smile and listening ear.
Some children dread
breaks from school. Why? Because countless role models exist for them
7 hours of each weekday. They love the
place. As a staff member inside a school,
you stand on the front line. You have such
opportunity to be God’s mighty warrior and fight for little ones striving to
understand this thing called life. You
have ability to turn a child’s misery into a grand ministry. Your actions will forever leave a mark on the
hearts of each child.
During all the crazy
occurring on most days, take a deep breath and remember the importance of your
position. This holds true for any
individual present in the life of a child.
Children walk blindly through life, seeking a light to guide. Children stumble and wait for a hand to help
get back up. Be that light. Be that hand.
Be a mighty warrior for God.
18 Fix these words of mine
in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on
your foreheads.19 Teach them to your children, talking
about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie
down and when you get up. Deuteronomy
11:18-19
9 Only be careful, and
watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have
seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to
your children and to their children after them. Deuteronomy 4:9
It’s FRIDAY! I wonder which hats I will wear today?
Live life. . .One Day at a
time!
Sheree Craig
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