Jeff VanVonderen Would Be Proud

Today at work, I helped a woman track down her health records and put together a copy for a substance abuse treatment facility in Minnesota. She's going there for inpatient treatment of her alcoholism. For one reason or another, it made me feel really good to help her. I could tell she was really grateful and when we were wrapping up, she said, "Thank you so much. I really hope you have a great day." It doesn't seem like much, but it meant a lot to me. I got to play a part in her recovery, which I think is awesome. This is the first step in her wellness. I admire her for seeking out help; getting clean isn't easy. It takes balls to go through that. I know that from my personal experience, withdrawal can be hell. I would love to work in a treatment facility as an RN. I think I would make a good nurse. Too bad you have to be on your feet nonstop for 12 hours a day. But, helping people who truly need and WANT your help would be so rewarding. Seeing the impact you have on others every day would really make the job worthwhile. I wish that woman all the best in her journey to sobriety.