A Life for a Life

Oh gosh, it was an awesome article until you alienated everyone who do not believe in Christianity...why oh why can we not keep religion out of the mix?

RE: "Because more than anything else, I believe it is my life that has been the best present I have received...This child was believed to bring hope. He was believed to save humanity....This season, we are celebrating his birth."Thank you, Dorygabo for expressing what I, too feel. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to touch lives and be thankful for all that G-d has given me. I, too, often thought of these themes while in clinicals and I imagine that I will continue to feel Jesus in my heart throughout my path to become a nurse.

Wonderful article until the last paragraph. Almost got out my checkbook, too.

A very touching and informative read and I appreciate you sharing in your last paragraph your beliefs. Please do not ever feel discouraged to do so.

What is the problem with the last paragraph? Religion bothers you so? That is a bit sad that people are so judgemental that a nice and interesting article is suddely disregarded because she believes in God. If you don't believe, then take it with a passing thought that her religion brings her comfort, what brings you yours? And share it with us, unless you are afraid to get judged as well.

hey guys, thank you for the insights. I do appreciate your thoughts about my article. Religion is indeed a sensitive topic. But I hope we all respect the beliefs and opinions of one another. We may differ in our beliefs, but we are all nurses. This noble profession molded us to be dynamic and culturally diverse. Because we care for our patients regardless of their religion, race or political beliefs. We are nurses.

much love and respect.

I applaud you for speaking your faith. In this age of political correctness, many feel they have to keep quiet about their beliefs for fear of offending someone. It takes courage to profess your faith in mixed company, and not everyone can do it. Good for you for speaking up. It is a shame that some people will choose to disregard the entirety of your article because they have different beliefs. Why can we not take from it whatever speaks to us, and disregard a part if it does not?

You should've left out the last paragraph.

It really boggles the mind to see how defensive some of you are. Nursing is no place for narrow minds. Neither is this world. That comment about "almost getting out the checkbook" was absolutely disgusting. The author of this article is talking about the lives of innocent children whom you were willing to help until you discovered that the nurse who authored the article is a Christian? All I can do is shake my head.

Wonderfully written! If I could give you more kudos, I would, and I will, so here they are! Thanks for reminding me of my goal to be a L&D nurse. Seems so far away, but it isn't.To the negative posters, if you don't believe in God, then who do you believe in? Or are you afraid to say because we might disagree? Who do you talk to when you are frustrated, or angry, or mad, or disappointed? Anyone? Are we not, as nurses, taught to be culturally and spiritually sensitive to others, whether patient or fellow nurse? If one hasn't attended a birth or given birth, then they can't possibly know the emotions that run through the mother, the family, or even the caregiver at the time. I guess, to me, I see other's negative comments to the OP as an attack on me, also, because everyone has (or should have) the freedom to write and express what they feel without being told what they should or shouldn't have done, or believe in. Just blows my mind how harsh and inconsiderate people can be when they don't think about the feelings of others before they speak.

Quote from merrywhiteroseYou should've left out the last paragraph.