Go to Work With Mom Day

Last week, the little boy I work with couldn't go to school because his wheelchair needed to be repaired. His mother asked if I could work with him at home for a few hours. She even said I could take Vanessa with me. (She obviously doesn't know Vanessa and doesn't read my blog.) I was apprehensive about taking her to work with me but it saves me from paying somebody to watch her.

He has a little sister who was home that day. She is a few months older than Vanessa. They played well together and seemed to really enjoy each other. They played outside for a little bit then came in for some hot chocolate.
Vanessa loved going to work with me and you can see why. It wasn't about me at all. She was happy to have a new friend to play with. It was a positive experience for all us and if it works out maybe we can do it again sometime.

While I had my camera, I snapped a picture of my patient. I fell in love with him the first time I met him and when we did an earthquake drill at school, I knew that I would give my life to save his because I consider him one of my own. He is such a fun kid to work with. I love the way he sings to me and laughs at me. He is truly an inspiration. I've learned to really appreciate the little things in life. I consider his family my friends and would love to hang out with his mom. I'm so grateful to work with him and have him part of my life. I love my job, not just the nursing aspect but the mothering aspect of taking care of him. I feel like I get paid to be a mom.That's why I love my job and I'm happy Vanessa was able to have a Go to Work with Mom Day.