They Humble Me

I have been so humbled by the amazing team I have been given to lead. This amazing group of humans had been through a rough time and I was yet one more new boss.

 

My parents and community raised me to serve, so that is what I did. I chose to serve my team. My NCOIC teammate and I asked what was needed for the team to be successful and we worked tirelessly to provide whatever they needed (within reason of course).

 

My teammates completely turned around the unit. During the just the first hour of business everyday, my teammates are saving the hospital over $100,000 every month. They have decreased appointment lengths by over 30 minutes all while maintaining the highest level of patient safety.

 

As a surprise farewell today, my teammates hosted a potluck for myself and my replacement. Kind words from my teammates truly humbled me and reminded me how fortunate I was to be their team captain. I will miss them terribly and am so, so very thankful for their patience with me and the lesson they taught me.

Lazy Weekend Mornings Are The Best

Even One Life Is Too Many

Dear you,
And I have always meant, you.
Nothing would be the same if you did not exist.

You, who were once as small as bouquet,
Who could sleep in the laughs of strangers,
Nothing would be the same if you did not exist.

You, who’s voice is someone’s favorite voice,
Someone’s favorite face to wake up to,
Nothing would be the same if you did not exist.

You, the teacher,
The starters gun,
The lantern in the night who offers not a way home,
But the courage to travel farther into the dark.

- Excerpt from “Today Means Amen” by Sierra DeMulder

 

When I was at my lowest, I lost sight of this. I lost sight of the fact that I mattered. I knew I was doing good things, but I had lost sight that others could see that too. That others could see the good parts of me that I thought had been lost in the dark.

People need people. People need to be acknowledged that they exist. That there is meaning to their existence. That someone out there is listening, actively listening.

Be those people. Be the people that are willing to listen and let others know that they matter.

Even one life is too many to lose.

While we should do this daily, I encourage you on the 22nd of every month to call and check your battle buddy. It takes just a moment. Military or not, we deserve to see each other tomorrow.

 #twloha

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Early Morning Running Buddy

He is hard to keep up with during the first half. The last quarter I can finally pull ahead.