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Something happened at work yesterday that made me hurt real bad. One of my favourite oncology patients was kept sitting in the waiting room for two and a half hours....and she never complained even once. I thought it was my fault, and I took the responsibility. I was shattered coz of all patients to keep waiting...someone with cancer...that just broke me up. I was nearly in tears, I felt so bad. Then later I found it wasn't my fault at all. My co worker who was responsible for the blunder, sat next to me, saw how distressed I was about the incident....and didn't own up. It just cut me. We live in a dog eat dog world don't we? Everyone is so busy looking out for number one. This incident really made me stop and think.... Jesus took our sin upon Himself, suffered and died on a cross for us. He was the sacrificial lamb........no one jumped up and said "it was my fault..I should be on that cross"......and we still probably wouldn't.....and thankfully we don't have to coz He did it all.....once and for ALL. It's horrible carrying the shame for someone else's blunder......Jesus knows how it feels.  Penelope Captive of Hope 
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8/30/2008 12:45 am |
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. It is what Christians are sometimes called to do. Could you have done anything beneficial, even if you were not directly responsible for the patient in question? Perhaps next time if you are able too, you can just do something about it. Pray about it and ask? . . Continue to be faithful, deliverance is near, obedience must be seen, be an unconditional blessing as He continues to bless you. This time is short, serve Him well, serving all. Without exception. Know? Yes? ? .
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 8/30/2008 2:49 am |
Pen, Jesus not only knows how it feels, he knows that you weren't to blame for this. And ultimately his is the only opinion that actually matters! Peter "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth" 2 Timothy 2 v 15
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8/30/2008 6:01 am |
Sorry that happened to you, Penelope. You did the right thing, even though NO one noticed! God Did! My punk neighbor just informed me that "I've heard enough about you All week and I'm sick of it." Dog eat Dog, you got THAT right! One out of 3 out of 15 people that pays my rent on time and never complains. WWJD? I have half a mind to email my landlady and tell her that she shouldn't expect the rent until things are fixed around here. Flies! Bugs! Can't even take a shower because there is no hot water and when there is, the shower leaks thru the wall and makes Mold on the carpet! I was supposed to get another fridge because the one I have isn't working right. I was supposed to get another sink vanity in my bathroom because it is rotted on the bottom but I old the landlady That they have enough expense I would repair it myself. Thank you Jesus for letting me know where I stand! The Devil won't win with me either! I am a man of God but I am still a Man!  Winter is coming! I'm sure that my 78 year old mother would appreciate help with heating oil. The I would prolly have to ut Betsy in Mom's garage so people would't throw cinder blocks thru her windshield and knife the tires. Isn't life wonderful? Good thing I got Jesus on my side! Thanks for letting me vent.Christians are like Timex watches. We take a lickin', but We keep on tickin'! Steve
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 8/30/2008 6:51 am |
GOD bless your tender-heart Pen! Very Refreshing!May I ask what caused her to wait so long and was it just because she was patient and quiet Just waiting for her turn? GOD bless her! Blessings Pen! """**~~Before Honor Is Humility~~**"""
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8/30/2008 7:03 am |
Thank you for always sharing your thoughts with us. Again, very poignant truth in both ways. He bore all shame. We needlessly bear shame of our dysfunctional parents and adults. I beat myself up a lot only to be told....Beth, be gentle with yourself. From a cancer view point...Dale's..."When you're sick with cancer, there are no small problems such as getting aggravated over who comes first. I've got something only God can handle. I've learned to sit and wait. I've learned to let go." Sweet baby, there is the negative part...the shame you needlessly had, perhaps the anger because someone did not take accountability. There is also the positive part of this experience....the patient taught you.....Patience is taught through adverse circumstances beyond our control. Patience is quietness and waiting...letting be. Oh, I am so glad what you brought out in the post about Jesus. Praise His Holy Name! I'm so proud you serve Him so willingly and gladly where you work. The fruits of His Spirit are shown by the way you treat your patients. Hospitals, Hospice care, should have more caring people like you.  Beth
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8/30/2008 10:27 am |
What an amazing person she was to not complain!! I wouldn't have been that gracious! AAAhhhhhhh.......I'm sorry your day was bad!
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8/30/2008 11:06 am |
Aaaaw Penn, I know how ya feel. That woman thinks it's your fault, and it wasn't. The truth usualy comes out all by itself tho. Someday she'll know it wasn't your fault, but that you acted like Jesus to her. Love ya girl. Feel good about yourself! Rejoice cause you suffered for doing good! Oh you have a reward in heaven for that one. I wouldn't want to take it back now if I were you  blessings, RobinKeep walking in the Light and you won't fall down and bump your head. (paraphrase mine)
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8/30/2008 3:13 pm |
Pen, forgive yourself. It is good to feel compassion for someone but not good to blame yourself for something not your fault; I do pray though that whoever was to blame would see this as a learning experience and avoid the same mistake in the future; we also never know what God is doing in hearts whether yours, another employee's or the patient's. He is no fool if he should choose to lose the things he cannot keep to gain what he can never lose.....Jim Elliott Deena 
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8/30/2008 4:49 pm |
PEN , ... LOVE YOUR TENDER HEART - GOD HAS TAUGHT YOU WELL , YOUR TIR Enjoy the journey ... Find a path to dwell in ...
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8/30/2008 6:50 pm |
There's always one of those in every work environment!! It's sad because they are so busy covering their backsides that their hearts are filled with ice. How horrible it must be to have absolutely no compassion in their lives! At least, that's what I keep telling myself! Keep praying for that co-worker Penn... if worse comes to worse, you might even smell burning hair! Hang in there my friend! You have a servant's heart!!
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8/30/2008 7:06 pm |
Hi Pen, I know how that feels like.Like Corrie said it so well,"there's always one of those in every work environment"...Take heart,my dear.Don't hold a grudge against that person.Pray that the Lord works in her heart and convicts her of sin and judgment...That is in God's keeping... Much love to you Lynn
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8/31/2008 7:53 am |
Pen, how awesome to experience first hand a glimpse of what Jesus did when He took the wages of our sin upon Himself. What great love! He gives us strength to endure false blame, and sets the perfect example for us too. Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness!
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8/31/2008 8:11 am |
It's awful when we find out someone else is letting us carry the blame or look bad rather than stepping up and admitting their wrong-doing! Bless your 'patient' patient, and you too. Susan aka Red God gives the very best to those who leave the choices to Him. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine...to Him be the glory. Eph 3:20 Find me at my screen name, blogspot and the usual ending. See ya there! Where I For Everything There is a Season Halloween Pics from Work
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8/31/2008 2:25 pm |
Maybe your supervisor already knows what kind of person you are, and what kind of person the other woman is. The fact that you actually ached for her says volumes, especially where compassion is key. My Christ, near and dear Who Leads on BigChurch For Women Only - Christ and the Submission Law God Bless the Believer - Cult or Church When You’re Tempted to Leave the Faith Finding the Road
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9/1/2008 6:04 am |
(((Pen))) Sorry I am so late reading this post. I could feel your heart bleeding. What a sweet and wonderful person you are! That patient patient is very blessed to have you as her nurse!! Remember beautiful, we reap what we sow! And you sow blessings after blessings!! Love you sister  Bloom Where You are Planted
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9/1/2008 1:07 pm |
Pen, I have a different aspect on this story, I would like to share... There was a time when I was that other worker. I was supposed to be preparing a retreat for Mountain Outreach. I was so disorganized, bashful, inexperienced, etc. I had NO clue how to go about doing all of that. When the president and a couple others of Mountain Outreach asked me why another person was taking over, I had no response. I didn't defend this other person at all. I was too depressed and too dependent on other people's opinions of me to speak up and let them know that I was at fault, not the other person. To say the least, this other person got reamed out good. She was so hurt and angry at me for several weeks. We made up, but I've felt guilty since... That was over 20 years ago. I was a baby Christian at the time. BUT, I have learned from that experience. Now, if I make a mistake, I am the first to own up to it!!! I got help, once, studying for a geometry test. The person helping me used her exam in the process. When I got the real exam, it was almost word for word like the exam I studied from. I felt like I had cheated, so I told the teacher. He sucked in a breath and told me it was ok. He thanked me for my honesty. I got a 95% and he let me keep it. However, he never allowed the class to keep those exams after that.... So I will be honest even if it means that I will fail or feel the pain of my honesty. So, maybe your coworker will one day realize the importance of owning up to her faults later on. Keep on praying for her. Your patient really impacts me right now too. I couple weeks ago, I was so sick that I couldn't walk from one room to the next without laying down to rest. I had lost 12 pounds in 1 week. I was dehydrated. I had been running 100 + temps for about a week. I had a doctors appointment. I was so sick that I wanted to get this visit over with as quick as possible. So I got to the doctor's office about 1 hour early. Usually, I never wait more than 5 to 10 minutes in the waiting room. They kept me waiting for a whole hour. I was so weak that I almost couldn't sit up any more. After 45 minutes, I went to the window and asked how much longer it would be. She told me that there were several still ahead of me. I didn't get angry. I broke down and cried. I was so sick and scared. The crying didn't hurry them up one bit. But, it did give me some emotional relief. It also raised up in me a little more fight that hadn't been there before. I can't imagine all the pain and suffering that your patient had gone through. It makes me feel like a baby. I was broken and scared, but I didn't act ugly. I wish that I had been strong like your patient though!!! BTW, I am way better now!!! Gratefully, I haven't gained the weight back! My knee is healing (and itching!). God and I have come through a big storm for me. I graduated with my masters and now I am teaching math. Life is really good... It is probably the best it has been in about 15 years, right now! Now, I just need to get a whole bunch of bills paid now that I am back to work... [First time since May.]
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9/2/2008 3:38 pm |
Hey Pen, how's that wrapped bum, uuh I mean that bum rap coming? Hahaha, just wanted to make ya laugh. Love ya! Blessings, Robin Keep walking in the Light and you won't fall down and bump your head. (paraphrase mine)
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9/4/2008 10:10 pm |
It is hard sometimes taking the wrap for someone elses wrong doing. We are constantly reminded like you said about Jesus taking on the sin of the world on the cross, totally incomprehendable! Blessings sister The body of Christ is like a patchwork quilt! All stitched together with God's love.
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But I did need to vent!! 
