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I love you, sissy.
Gary's 2 1/2 birthday, May 29th 2007
Siteman Cancer Center-Barnes Jewish Hospital-Tile wall of personalized tiles painted by family, patients, and friends
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Coldplay - Paradise (Peponi) African Style (Piano/Cello) Cover - The Pia...
This is the best cover ever. The Piano Guys are amazing, but with this guy they are awesome.
Bruno Mars - Just the Way You Are (Piano Cover) ThePianoGuys
Ok, this isn't my favorite song with the lyrics... but Piano Guys makes it beautiful. Enjoy!
A Pathophysiology Lesson Just for You
Only in a pathophysiology class taught by Dr. Janice Williams would you be tested over a Biblical world view of homeostasis. I was informed earlier this evening that at the end of each of her tests she gives an essay question over Biblical world view. For our first test we have to give a Biblical world view over homeostasis. So before I get into my Biblical world view of homestasis, I will give a physiology lesson on what homeostasis is and how it's carried out in your body.
This is called the HPA (Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal) axis. In the very middle of your brain there is this little thing called the hypothalamus. One of the many jobs of the hypothalamus is to monitor your internal and external environment. When your body is sent into stress mode, or your hypothalamus senses a stressors, such as a lion chasing you, it quickly jumps into action. Attached to this amazing structure is the pituitary gland. This gland has two parts-an anterior and an exterior portion. When the hypothalamus senses a stressor it secretes a hormone called Corticotropic Releasing Hormone. This hormone acts on the Anterior Pituitary gland and tells it to release Adrenocorticotropic hormone. While this is happening, the hypothalamus triggers the sympatheic nervous system (fight or flight, people! Fight or FLIGHT!) to kick into action. This action of the SNS, triggers the Adrenal Medulla to secrete three hormones: epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. These things cause your heart rate and blood pressure to increase my constricting your blood vessels. And as the Anterior Pituitary gland releases Adrenocorticotropic hormone, the Adrenal Cortex (not the Medulla) is stimulated to secrete 3 of it's own hormones: glucocorticoids, mineralcorticoids, and testosterone. These things make energy so you either fight or flee from your stressor and increase your blood pressure because of the water retention they cause. And while all of this is happening in your body, your posterior pituitary gland is secreting oxytocin (which is calming hormone... I think) and antidiuretic hormone, which will inhibit you from secreting fluid. These all work together so that you can overcome the stressor you are facing.
It's a pretty epic axis, if I do say so myself. And all of this was created by one Maker. This amazing capability to adapt to changes and then return to homeostasis is only a tiny fragment of what our bodies can do.
And then I was asked to discuss an example of a Biblical world view of homeostasis. Here is my interpretation of what homeostasis is.
When I think of a biblical world view of homeostasis, these verses come to mind.
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him, God is a refuge for us. Selah” (King James Version, Psalm 62:5-8).
The vicissitudes of life are often overwhelming and discouraging. There is never a point in our lives when we are at a complete stasis. The flow in and out of dynamism is constant. Many times this dynamism is caused by ungodly desires and worldly distractions that keep us from a stasis that rests in God alone. But like the hypothalamus monitors the internal and external environment of the body, God monitors our lives. He is constantly watching and ready to pull us back to Him whenever He wills. He will never give us more than we can handle and will always be faithful.
”No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it” (English Standard Version, 1 Corinthians 10:13).
And through these times when we are in dynamism, or a lack of homeostasis, God in all His brilliancy, teaches us vital lessons. They may injure us physically and emotionally or seem pointless in our eyes; they are frightening and we may think they stretch us to the furthest point possible. But God has overcome all of these dynamic events in our lives and He is always faithful. John 16:33 says, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (King James Version).
Pathophysiology class is amazing. It's super hard, but definitely worth every second of the study time and frustration it may cause. I hear so many people say they could never be a nurse. It's either too hard or they have no passion to do that with their life. But for me, nursing is the perfect occupation. I could never do anything else. I am so blessed to be able to go to class every day and study the most amazing thing God created, His people. I get to assess them and by using critical thinking, help them return to a holistic homeostasis. I get to serve them and help them overcome their trials. God knew what He was doing when he instilled this desire in me so many years ago. He knew how much it would benefit my life and how much He would allow me to grow through it. I pray that this may be the same in your life. You're probably not going through nursing school, but you do have your own perfect occupation out there and God knows what it is. "Trust in Him at all times; ye people, pour out your life before Him. God is a refuge for us".
This is called the HPA (Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal) axis. In the very middle of your brain there is this little thing called the hypothalamus. One of the many jobs of the hypothalamus is to monitor your internal and external environment. When your body is sent into stress mode, or your hypothalamus senses a stressors, such as a lion chasing you, it quickly jumps into action. Attached to this amazing structure is the pituitary gland. This gland has two parts-an anterior and an exterior portion. When the hypothalamus senses a stressor it secretes a hormone called Corticotropic Releasing Hormone. This hormone acts on the Anterior Pituitary gland and tells it to release Adrenocorticotropic hormone. While this is happening, the hypothalamus triggers the sympatheic nervous system (fight or flight, people! Fight or FLIGHT!) to kick into action. This action of the SNS, triggers the Adrenal Medulla to secrete three hormones: epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. These things cause your heart rate and blood pressure to increase my constricting your blood vessels. And as the Anterior Pituitary gland releases Adrenocorticotropic hormone, the Adrenal Cortex (not the Medulla) is stimulated to secrete 3 of it's own hormones: glucocorticoids, mineralcorticoids, and testosterone. These things make energy so you either fight or flee from your stressor and increase your blood pressure because of the water retention they cause. And while all of this is happening in your body, your posterior pituitary gland is secreting oxytocin (which is calming hormone... I think) and antidiuretic hormone, which will inhibit you from secreting fluid. These all work together so that you can overcome the stressor you are facing.
It's a pretty epic axis, if I do say so myself. And all of this was created by one Maker. This amazing capability to adapt to changes and then return to homeostasis is only a tiny fragment of what our bodies can do.
And then I was asked to discuss an example of a Biblical world view of homeostasis. Here is my interpretation of what homeostasis is.
When I think of a biblical world view of homeostasis, these verses come to mind.
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him, God is a refuge for us. Selah” (King James Version, Psalm 62:5-8).
The vicissitudes of life are often overwhelming and discouraging. There is never a point in our lives when we are at a complete stasis. The flow in and out of dynamism is constant. Many times this dynamism is caused by ungodly desires and worldly distractions that keep us from a stasis that rests in God alone. But like the hypothalamus monitors the internal and external environment of the body, God monitors our lives. He is constantly watching and ready to pull us back to Him whenever He wills. He will never give us more than we can handle and will always be faithful.
”No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it” (English Standard Version, 1 Corinthians 10:13).
And through these times when we are in dynamism, or a lack of homeostasis, God in all His brilliancy, teaches us vital lessons. They may injure us physically and emotionally or seem pointless in our eyes; they are frightening and we may think they stretch us to the furthest point possible. But God has overcome all of these dynamic events in our lives and He is always faithful. John 16:33 says, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (King James Version).
Pathophysiology class is amazing. It's super hard, but definitely worth every second of the study time and frustration it may cause. I hear so many people say they could never be a nurse. It's either too hard or they have no passion to do that with their life. But for me, nursing is the perfect occupation. I could never do anything else. I am so blessed to be able to go to class every day and study the most amazing thing God created, His people. I get to assess them and by using critical thinking, help them return to a holistic homeostasis. I get to serve them and help them overcome their trials. God knew what He was doing when he instilled this desire in me so many years ago. He knew how much it would benefit my life and how much He would allow me to grow through it. I pray that this may be the same in your life. You're probably not going through nursing school, but you do have your own perfect occupation out there and God knows what it is. "Trust in Him at all times; ye people, pour out your life before Him. God is a refuge for us".
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Things Nursing Students Say
After huffing and puffing from climbing five flights of stairs and running across campus, it was asked of a nursing student what was wrong with them. They responded, "I didn't want to waste time walking, so I ran..."
Also, this is a great song. :-)
Here is the one with lyrics.
And for your edification and delight (a phrase borrowed from Dr. Hayden Head) the lyrics to the song. :-)
"Chase That Intro" Lecrae
Uh, Started with hangin’ posters on my bedroom walls
To battle rappin’ for status up in the school halls
Just call me double sushi, thought I was to raw
And hip hop was my home I had my shoes off
6’3” in high school, well skip a hoop dream
If I don’t blow up then maybe, I’ll try the school thing
I went to college to do my family a favor
But I couldn’t pick a major cause I wanted to be major
I tried sellin work, but it didn’t work
So I worked, shopping center clerk, finna go berzerk
Lunch Break , see my writing 16’s over Micky D’s
Skippin class, makin beats over 60 keys
And I love that,that even though I’m just chasing
Selfish Ambition couldn’t tell your boy nothing
Watch out all you rappers’ cause they finna let ‘Crae in
But I was sleepin’ on the Son like Days Inn
(bridge)
Ay you can have the money
And you can have the fame
But me I want the Glory
I’m livin for the Name
See life is just a picture
I see outside the frame
Im livin for a kingdom that I ain’t never seen
(chorus)
And imma chase that
Imma imma chase that
Found the key to life and best believe that imma play that (Glory)
Imma chase that
Imma imma chase that (glory)
Imma chase that
Imma imma chase that
Ugh
I remember chasin the green feelin blue
Only check I’m countin is the mic check, one two
All I wanted was the money and the fame and the new
Somebody on my arm when I walk inside the room
All I wanted was doom
The same kind Alexander the Great felt, when the Earth ran out of room
He conquered all he could, but yet he’s feelin’ consumed
By this never ending quest for glory he couldn’t fuel
Like a typical fool, I would go hard
Shootin for the moon
But there only one Son , no Co-star
Chasin glory I shouldn’t own
Instead of livin to make His name known
I’m runnin after his throne
I thought bein on TV, where every body could see me
Was nothing short of the easiest way I could see to please me
I’ll never be who I used to desperately want to be
I’m to worried bout the Lord getting credit instead of me
(bridge)
Ay you can have the money
And you can have the fame
But me I want the Glory
I’m livin for the Name
See life is just a picture
I see outside the frame
Im livin for a kingdom that I ain’t never seen
(chorus)
And imma chase that (Glory)
Imma imma chase that
Found the key to life and best believe that imma play that (Glory)
Imma chase that
Imma imma chase that (glory)
Imma chase that
Imma imma chase that
I use to wanna do it big
When you’re only focused on yourself that’s small
And they, they use to tell me as a kid
That I could do anything that I want except fall
And now that I recall
I was chasing my goals
And everytime I caught em they multiplied into mo’
I never even thought about whether the Lord approved
Call it selfish ambition
I call it, I'm makin moves
But history repeats itself
Evil’s what it is
Cause Lucifer was cast away for doing what I did
Created by the God who spoke the Earth into existence
Instead of chasing the Father’s glory he was chasin his
He lies to us all
Told Adam he could ball
“Why you followin’ God when could go get it all?”
I’ll tell you whats better, or better yet worse
Chasin your own glory by doin the Lord’s work
So holla if it hurts
But we were made for greater
Our greatest satisfaction is making His Name famous
So if we’re never named among the greatest, (or) they don’t critically acclaim us
Aint nothing to be ashamed of
We gave it up for the Savior
Imma chase that
Imma imma chase that
And the Lord’s goodness
You should-you should taste that
And you aint livin’ till you livin’ for his name, yeah (glory)
Imma chase that
Imma imma chase that
Also, this is a great song. :-)
Here is the one with lyrics.
And for your edification and delight (a phrase borrowed from Dr. Hayden Head) the lyrics to the song. :-)
"Chase That Intro" Lecrae
Uh, Started with hangin’ posters on my bedroom walls
To battle rappin’ for status up in the school halls
Just call me double sushi, thought I was to raw
And hip hop was my home I had my shoes off
6’3” in high school, well skip a hoop dream
If I don’t blow up then maybe, I’ll try the school thing
I went to college to do my family a favor
But I couldn’t pick a major cause I wanted to be major
I tried sellin work, but it didn’t work
So I worked, shopping center clerk, finna go berzerk
Lunch Break , see my writing 16’s over Micky D’s
Skippin class, makin beats over 60 keys
And I love that,that even though I’m just chasing
Selfish Ambition couldn’t tell your boy nothing
Watch out all you rappers’ cause they finna let ‘Crae in
But I was sleepin’ on the Son like Days Inn
(bridge)
Ay you can have the money
And you can have the fame
But me I want the Glory
I’m livin for the Name
See life is just a picture
I see outside the frame
Im livin for a kingdom that I ain’t never seen
(chorus)
And imma chase that
Imma imma chase that
Found the key to life and best believe that imma play that (Glory)
Imma chase that
Imma imma chase that (glory)
Imma chase that
Imma imma chase that
Ugh
I remember chasin the green feelin blue
Only check I’m countin is the mic check, one two
All I wanted was the money and the fame and the new
Somebody on my arm when I walk inside the room
All I wanted was doom
The same kind Alexander the Great felt, when the Earth ran out of room
He conquered all he could, but yet he’s feelin’ consumed
By this never ending quest for glory he couldn’t fuel
Like a typical fool, I would go hard
Shootin for the moon
But there only one Son , no Co-star
Chasin glory I shouldn’t own
Instead of livin to make His name known
I’m runnin after his throne
I thought bein on TV, where every body could see me
Was nothing short of the easiest way I could see to please me
I’ll never be who I used to desperately want to be
I’m to worried bout the Lord getting credit instead of me
(bridge)
Ay you can have the money
And you can have the fame
But me I want the Glory
I’m livin for the Name
See life is just a picture
I see outside the frame
Im livin for a kingdom that I ain’t never seen
(chorus)
And imma chase that (Glory)
Imma imma chase that
Found the key to life and best believe that imma play that (Glory)
Imma chase that
Imma imma chase that (glory)
Imma chase that
Imma imma chase that
I use to wanna do it big
When you’re only focused on yourself that’s small
And they, they use to tell me as a kid
That I could do anything that I want except fall
And now that I recall
I was chasing my goals
And everytime I caught em they multiplied into mo’
I never even thought about whether the Lord approved
Call it selfish ambition
I call it, I'm makin moves
But history repeats itself
Evil’s what it is
Cause Lucifer was cast away for doing what I did
Created by the God who spoke the Earth into existence
Instead of chasing the Father’s glory he was chasin his
He lies to us all
Told Adam he could ball
“Why you followin’ God when could go get it all?”
I’ll tell you whats better, or better yet worse
Chasin your own glory by doin the Lord’s work
So holla if it hurts
But we were made for greater
Our greatest satisfaction is making His Name famous
So if we’re never named among the greatest, (or) they don’t critically acclaim us
Aint nothing to be ashamed of
We gave it up for the Savior
Imma chase that
Imma imma chase that
And the Lord’s goodness
You should-you should taste that
And you aint livin’ till you livin’ for his name, yeah (glory)
Imma chase that
Imma imma chase that
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