Pinching Myself -

 Some days as I walk from my office, through the courtyard, over to the hospital, with people in scrubs and other uniforms walking or visiting, I look around and think, "I am a hospital chaplain! I work in a hospital setting! I am exactly where I should be, doing exactly what I want to be doing." 

And I can be so surprised by this thought that I have to stop, "pinch myself," before taking another step. I am living in constant gratitude that I am practicing my life's purpose. It's been a long road, but every step along that road was also marked by "pinching myself" moments. 

Just now, sitting down at my computer to document my visits, I had such a moment. And I am determined to cling to these, voice my gratitude, and when my days are hectic and crazy and patient filled, be ever present for my patients and ever grateful for my abilities. 

Amen -