As much as I want to give 100% of my mind, body and soul to a partner. I will always have the calling to serve my community. Weather it’s in my career as a bedside nurse, on the frontline of healthcare or at my church. Reporting to work during every disaster or plague not knowing when I will return home. That part of me will always be calling. I used to think of this as a burden, but strength in my faith has taught me to respect this calling. In Christianity those who serve are held to the highest respect. Unlike other places in our world that look down on those of us who answer the calling to serve. In the healthcare field the unwritten rule is that only those too stupid to get advanced degrees are left at the bedside “touching patients”. But the truth is we are smart, strong and chose to serve. Whoever I marry will have to be strong enough to share me in times of need, but also needs to be strong enough to care for our family while I am out caring for others. The most important job of all he will hold, that is the job of caring for me when I have nothing left. When every part of me is exhausted and burned out from caring for others. Serve the one who has been called to serve others is the most important job. He must do this all while knowing he will never get 100% of me, because those in need will always have a part of me. I will run in while everyone is running out. All while knowing you are right behind me. I do not feel like a lesser person because I serve, quite the opposite. I am blessed to know my passion, calling and life’s purpose. I am blessed to always have a paycheck no matter how crazy the world gets. I am in a position to make a difference and lead by example. Don’t look down on me or feel bad for me, this is where I belong. To the guy I will marry someday, THANK YOU.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
100% of Me, What it’s like to love someone with the calling to serve
As much as I want to give 100% of my mind, body and soul to a partner. I will always have the calling to serve my community. Weather it’s in my career as a bedside nurse, on the frontline of healthcare or at my church. Reporting to work during every disaster or plague not knowing when I will return home. That part of me will always be calling. I used to think of this as a burden, but strength in my faith has taught me to respect this calling. In Christianity those who serve are held to the highest respect. Unlike other places in our world that look down on those of us who answer the calling to serve. In the healthcare field the unwritten rule is that only those too stupid to get advanced degrees are left at the bedside “touching patients”. But the truth is we are smart, strong and chose to serve. Whoever I marry will have to be strong enough to share me in times of need, but also needs to be strong enough to care for our family while I am out caring for others. The most important job of all he will hold, that is the job of caring for me when I have nothing left. When every part of me is exhausted and burned out from caring for others. Serve the one who has been called to serve others is the most important job. He must do this all while knowing he will never get 100% of me, because those in need will always have a part of me. I will run in while everyone is running out. All while knowing you are right behind me. I do not feel like a lesser person because I serve, quite the opposite. I am blessed to know my passion, calling and life’s purpose. I am blessed to always have a paycheck no matter how crazy the world gets. I am in a position to make a difference and lead by example. Don’t look down on me or feel bad for me, this is where I belong. To the guy I will marry someday, THANK YOU.
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