A Nurse Warrior

08/22/2025

ANW's Fruitful Friday

What keeps you safe and protected?

When trauma, stress, and control are involved, safety becomes an issue, as it affects one's entire well being.

Functioning in toxicity, for almost 20 years, became unsafe. The toleration of the uncivil took out the civil, at alarming rates. Because of this toxicity, I succumbed to an stress-induced heart attack, in my office at work, at 46 years of age. And, because of this traumatic and life changing event, I hid, and became a refugee in my own home, for almost 7 months, scared to leave for fear of what might happen to me again.

Now, 7 and 1/2 years removed, I can say that hiding from the world is an option, but not the answer, because you are are allowing the unjust to win, thereby robbing yourself of living, laughing, and loving. But, what I did take away from this lengthy sabbatical, is gaining a very close friend, God, who has taken my distrust, anger, and fear, and has replaced it with strength, gratitude, joy, happiness, blessings, compassion, confidence, peace, calm, prayer, and so much more. I, can, now, with 100% confidence, step out of my home, and know that I am safe and protected at all times.

So, if you find yourself a refugee, like I was, might you remember that He "lifts up those who are bowed down" (Psalm 146:8) and builds them back up with a skill set that protects, such as wisdom, strength, confidence, and resilience, aside from having His continuous protection and willingness to "remain faithful forever" (Psalm 146:6).

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08/18/2025

Meaningful Monday

#1798: What commitments do you honor?

A promise is a commitment with expectations; and, if broken, trust, relationships, and personal integrity are damaged, if not ruined.

Struggling to commit to their own is Nursing. Before any Nursing career began, all Nurses pledged, before God, to practice in purity and abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous; and over time, many have broken that commitment through uncivil acts without repercussion.

After experiencing this breach of contract, I have found someone who is helping me to re-establish my trust in the profession again. This person, The Lord, is someone who has never let me down and has always kept his word.

So, if your trust and faith is wavering or has been shattered by those who can not seem to honor their commitments, might you, too, look to someone who never breaks theirs. For “all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure” (John 3:3). ❤️

08/17/2025

ANW’s Savory Sunday

# #1797: What kind of sacrifices do you make?

When you “live for what is right” (1 Peter 2:24 NLT), you sacrifice; and honoring you and me with his is Christ, as “He himself bore our sins in his body [so] that we might die to sins and live to righteousness; [and] by his wounds [we] have been healed” (2:24).

So, as you consider yours, may they all be ones that are “holy” (1:16) and filled with “good deeds” (2:12). & ❤️

08/16/2025

How many more chairs do you need?

Families are meant to grow; and teaching us how to “increase in number; [and] fill the earth and subdue it” (Genesis 1:28) is God our Father. He began with Adam and Eve (see 2:20-23 KJV); and since then, has continued to make room for more, “the fatherless”, “widows” (Psalm 68:5), and anyone else that wants to join His family. He excludes no one.

Our table, by His grace, continues to overflow, not only with family, but friends who, over the years, have become family through work, sports, school, and recreation.

So, if you are “lonely” (Psalm 68:6), in need of companionship, or need to replenish, might you let God help you “increase in number” (Genesis 1:28) by inviting others to your table (see 2 Corinthians 5:20).
& ❤️

08/15/2025

ANW’s Fruitful Friday

#1795: How much real estate do you own?

You can never own enough property, especially beach front, aka character traits.

A few of God’s investments and property claims are his grace and mercy (see Nehemiah 8:31), which He gives to everyone every day.

Over the last seven years, God has been a great Financial Advisor and has helped me to increase, diversify, and grow my property value with 46 high yielding investments.

So, if you would like to grow your portfolio, might you, too, look to invest in someone who can help you make wise, long term investments. You are welcome to see mine .com.

& & ❤️

08/13/2025

ANW’s Wisdom Wednesday

#1793: What do you recognize?

To recognize is to see, acknowledge, and know; and if you do not, you cannot.

Not too long ago, I could not recognize myself, as I got lost in a career and profession, Nursing, that slowly stripped me of my mind, body, and soul, until, one day, He “opened” my “eyes”, with a heart attack, and I “recognized Him” (Luke 24:31); and with time eventually my old but new self again, a better one.

So, if you find yourself struggling to recognize anything, might you, too, consider asking Him to help you see in ways that will help you to grasp and appreciate life. ❤️

08/12/2025

ANW’s Takeaway Tuesday

#1792: How well do you know your body?

If you listen to your body, it will tell you what you need and when you need it; and if you do not, it will take matters in its own hands.

I did not listen to my body, my whole body-mind, body and soul, as all three function in conjunction with one another. And, because I did not listen, my heart paid a dear price with an stress-induced heart attack, which was triggered by a toxic work environment. And, being young and fit had no relevance.

So, as you consider the importance of your health, might you remember that when the stresses of life or work start to work against you keep “the seventh day” “holy” (Exodus 20:8 NIV) and get the rest that you need so you can “do all your work” the other “six days” (20:9). & & ❤️

08/11/2025

ANW’s Meaningful Monday

#1791: How daring are you?

Life is full of dares; and with dares come risks. But, dares, too, come with rewards. And, it is those who are willing to take a chance that will find out what comes out of them.

Young and naive, maybe, but for years, I dared to fight for a better Nursing, only to be ignored and dismissed; and, maybe, still, naive, but older, and hopefully wiser, today, I still dare to fight for the same cause, a better Nursing, because I have the love, support, and help to try and do so.

So, if you are unsure whether to take the dare and risks that come with them, might you remember that He will “never…leave you” or “forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). &

08/10/2025

ANW’s Savory Sunday

What fears do you have; and how healthy are they?

If not careful, fear can hinder, debilitate, and cost you.

In an effort to create positive change, within Nursing, I developed unhealthy fears that were created through constant rejection and conflict; and instead of leaving them, I held on to them and took them with me outside of work. Finally, I got help; and found the healthy kind, as He has built me an “enduring” “dynasty” (1 Kings 11:38) that protects me and keeps promises.

So, if you find yourself defensive, reluctant, or reactive, might you consider seeking healthier ways to deal with your fears rather than ones that only get in your way and cause you to stop living. ❤️