Difference

Just uttering the words "pediatric nurse" makes ears perk up and looks of "wow"
Not because people think it is a bad job or oh she is in it for the money.. More "how sad to see a child suffering" type responses. 
I have never known how to respond to a person when they say "how do you do that, it must be so hard" my response has become almost an auto response of: "well kids recovery so quickly it's not that bad." or " it's just so great to see when the kids get better"
But really I am thinking.... "really people, it's a job!!!!"

Then after my frustration with stupid people rubs off and I think of Jude 22: and some having compassion making a difference.

How in the world can I make a difference with that attitude.. Oh yeah I Can't - wonderful
Note to self the Job I do is hard, stressful and at times heartbreaking but part of my responsibility as your child's nurse is to be a support for you during the worst expernece you and your child may go through.
I am not sure if I can tell you 100% why I went into pediatric intensive care..
 But I do know that everyday I put myself out there loving you and your child knowing I will build a bond with you to possibly never see you again.

In the end my prayer will always be that you saw someone having compassion and made a difference.