Tuesday, December 2, 2008

The Therapeutic Effects of Babies


For many teens today, it is a shame that they are not able to experience the therapeutic effects of an infant.
My life has been blessed by several infants of whom I have had the opportunity to care for and love like my own family.
Taking care of infants comes so naturally to me, and often I feel that these infants are what help get me through tough situations. I believe that they are very perceptive of the people around them, and I have seen them comfort me in their own little ways whenever I am upset or stressed. All I know is that when I walk away from holding an infant when I am stressed, it is like a burden has been lifted. I truly believe that they are God's greatest gift to me, and I want to make a difference in many more infants lives just like they have made a difference in mine. Which is exactly why I choose to become a nurse, I hope that in the future I will be working in an NICU, or mother-baby unit where I will be a blessing not only to the infants I care for but for their families as well.

1 comment:

Emily said...

I think that's amazing, Jen. I'm with you; I love taking care of infants and children and I cannot express deeply enough the profound experience of caring for a small child. I hope we can make big differences in their lives in the future! <3