Tomorrow, 12 May ~ the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birthday ~ is designated International Nurses Day.
Having spent the majority of our time today visiting people in hospitals, I have observed firsthand the quality of care that nurses provide. That same dedicated nursing care is also evident in the nursing homes and hostels where we minister each week.
My Aunty Denise is a competent nurse, as are many friends of ours who have dedicated their lives to this important field of care, and I'm convinced that they need to be celebrated and acknowledged.
Regardless of their type of practice, work setting or country, nurses share a defining attribute: they are committed professionals who embrace a holistic philosophy of care.
Thanks be to God for dedicated nurses worldwide!
Jeremiah 15:15 (NIV) ~ "You understand, O LORD; remember me and care for me."
