BSN

Because of many reasons, one being the ability to keep and get work, I am finishing my Bachelor's Degree. Although I thought I would NEVER EVER say this, I am completing my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in order to keep my options open becoming a Nurse Practitioner in the future. It is weird for sure because I have always had conflicting feelings about being a nurse, although I am glad for the people I do help.

So, here's the thing:

In class an interesting topic about nurse practitioners and physicians and licensure and titles came up. Chiropractors are called Dr's. Psychologists and professors who hold pHD's are called Dr.'s. Physician's Assistants are also often called Dr. Physician's are called Dr.'s. A physician who is a GP and Nurse Practitioners who hold doctorates have the same level of education, must both pass license exams, and both have the ability to diagnose, treat, and prescribe. Even though a Nurse Practitioner is also a Registered Nurse, should a Nurse Practitioner who holds a doctorate also be called a Dr.? She would obviously had earned the right for the title by all the licensing and education she completed. PA's don't clarify that they are PA's very often, but are still given the courtesy of being called a Dr. My personal opinion is yes an NP with a Doctorate in Nursing has earned the right to the title "Dr."! When MD's specialize, they have lots of letters after their names. When an RN advances her nursing practice, she or he too earns additional letters after her name such as RN, DSN, NP.

What is yours?

Medical Update on Michael

Please keep Michael in prayers as well. Michael has had some quite serious headaches with throwing up and the whole bit. We pray for the same healing and miracles in our lives and the same Our Father is lifted up to heaven.
--Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.com
www.academyofthepossible.com

Medical Update on Joseph

Please keep Joseph in prayers. With the complication of the pulmonary hypertension, Joseph is having pain with breathing. We are praying for God's healing power and miracles in our lives.
--Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.com
www.academyofthepossible.com


Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy name,
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us,
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Birthdays

Okay, so everyone has had their birthdays this year. Phew! Now the kids ages are Michael 13, Gabriela 11, Joseph 8, Joshua 6, and Shawna 3. Yeah!!

A horsey that walks

Shawna, our beloved 3 year old, has fallen in love with animals, horses in particular. First, it was the desire for a rocking horse. Next it was why that was taking so long for Santa Claus. Then, she wanted to pet a horse. Then, she wanted to ride a horsey that walks. Now, Shawna has asked me "Mommy, when you have a lot of money, will you buy me my own horsey that walks so I can keep it?" Oh dear. We got the rocking horse. She's petted the real thing too. Maybe we will just work on a pony ride next.

2 Cor 5:14-21

So we present ourselves as ambassadors in the name of Christ, as if God himself makes an appeal to you through us. Let God reconcile you; this we ask you in the name of Christ. He had no sin, but God made him bear our sin, so that in him we might share the holiness of God.

Do it afraid!

"Giving in to fear alters God's best plan for your life. So use the power of God's Word to do what He wants you to do...even if you have to do it afraid! The rewards are great. " Joyce Meyer

http://www.joycemeyer.org/OurMinistries/EverydayAnswers/Articles/art42.htm

Don't drink and drive. It is completely not worth it. It only takes one poor choice to change lives completely. Read more about Jacqui's story at http://www.helpjacqui.com/home.htm

God bless you, and Be Safe!
Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.com
www.academyofthepossible.com

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Happy Birthday Reminders

Just a reminder of the birthdays coming up this month:

Joseph celebrates his 8th birthday on June 11 !
(Joseph has been asking about his birthday since February. Can you tell he is so excited?)

Diana celebrates her birthday on June 11 !

Love you all,

Jennifer

Give to Charity - Bring a Bag of Food

At our church, there is a ministry which helps to feed families in our parish who are struggling and in need whatever the reason. This year has been a huge increase in the number of hungry families. Our church feeds approximately 54 families a day!! That is a huge increase over last year (sorry I do no have the statistic). We collected food from our community and because of the generosity of other families we were able to donate 4 bags of food to our church and feed 3 families on our own street. In doing this, we have met wonderful neighbors and gained some very nice friends (Kathy, Frank, Mary, the people next door).

Consider this. Go into your pantry. Pull out an extra box of food, some cans, some bread, vegetables, fruit, tuna, noodles, etc. Be sure they are not expired. Not even poor families want food poisoning. Put it all in a bag, and take it over to your church. Or bless a neighbor. You never know just how much someone may be struggling, and your generosity may be the only meal they get that day. Non-perishables are easier for food ministries to store. Canned goods with pop tops are nice for the homeless person who has no can opener. Protein, vegetables, fruit and variety are the first things to go when a family cannot afford groceries. Bulk and cheap become primary staples such as mac and cheese, bread or ramen etc.

If your church does not take food donations, look up local churches in the yellow pages. There are many that do, and probably one that is close to you.

If donating money is easier, please consider a donation to Richardson Studios. We would be honored to buy food and bring it to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Riverside or give it to a needy family in your honor.

God bless you,
Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.com
www.academyofthepossible.com

"Everyone, without exception is special in that they have a unique gift to contribute to the world that is not duplicated by anyone else. And identifying that special gift is probably the most important thing you’ll ever do in your life. Because only by knowing and contributing your gift will you reinforce the conviction that you are special. You are never ordinary. You won’t try and copy someone else’s gift. You’ll be uniquely you. You won’t get depressed in feeling that your life is meaningless and worthless. On the contrary, you’ll go through life confident that your presence on this earth enhances your surroundings and that without you your family, friends, and acquaintances will all be impoverished. Few of us these days are as happy as we should be, and even the happiness we experience often comes from the wrong things like materialism and going to the movies. You are G-d’s original. There is none like you. Stop comparing yourself to everyone else. Live life authentically and sincerely and never, ever compromise your unique gift."

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, May 22, 2009
http://www.shmuley.com/articles/details/rabbi_shmuleys_blog_-_22nd_may_2009/