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Author Archives: Becca Ellis

Nurse Wisdom from the ICU at OHSU (5.2.19)

“You have to find the eye in the midst of this storm. Go for a [...]

A Note from Steven & Letter from Session

A NOTE FROM STEVEN: Dear Friends, There is an Irish proverb that says, “We find [...]

Nurse Wisdom from the ICU at OHSU (5.1.19)

“I know this is so hard. Try not to get lost in wondering why all [...]

Nurse Wisdom from the ICU at OHSU (4.30.19)

“It’s easy to assume you are powerless sitting in the corner letting one anxious thought [...]

Nurse Wisdom from the ICU at OHSU (4.29.19)

“Scars are beautiful. Wear them as a badge with honor. They will remind you that [...]

Love is not passive. Love is active. Love isn’t just a feeling.

Scripture says, “Love casts out fear.” Love is not passive. Love is active. Love isn’t [...]

Nurse Wisdom from the ICU at OHSU (4.27.19)

“Unrealistic expectations lead to disappointment. You measure a good day in the ICU through a [...]

Nurse Wisdom from the ICU at OHSU (4.26.19)

“The ICU is one big reminder that all the stupid stuff we spend so much [...]

Nurse Wisdom from the ICU at OHSU (4.25.19)

“You can yell at me. I promise I won’t yell back. If you don’t find [...]

Nurse Wisdom from the ICU at OHSU (4.24.19)

“If you’re not careful trauma and fear will occupy every room of your house. You [...]

Earth Day

“Earth’s crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God, but only he who [...]

Easter

Easter is especially joyful for me this year. Just when I feared the stone of [...]