Hey ladies, I know I'm probably the most horrible person for not writing on this blog, I don't really have a good excuse, I hope you can forgive me! Here is a quick rundown on my life:
I moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma!!! At the end of last year I graduated nursing school and I decided to move out of state for a job. I looked all over and came across a hospital in Tulsa that hired new graduates. I continued my search, mostly looking east coast when the Big Man upstairs decided that Tulsa was where I should go. So I finally quit Allen's Camera (after almost 10 years), and at the end of March packed up my car and headed to the midwest. I stayed with a friends parents (who I had never met until I showed up on their front doorstep) and started applying for jobs. Within a month I had one!
I'm working at St. Francis Hospital on a specialized cardiac unit. It's an ICU step-down unit which means I take care of patients who have had some sort of cardiac or thoracic surgery (such as open heart surgery or a thoracotomy) and they stay with us until they go home. It's a lot of hard work but it is very rewarding. I've met a lot of great people and I am learning a lot too. I think it's going to be great!
My little sister OrLynne got married in May so that leaves me and Nyle (my youngest bro) as the only single kids in the Sampson clan. My sister-in-law Amber who is married to Micah (the marine) gave birth to two adorable twin girls two weeks ago. They are the cutest little babies ever (of course I'm not biased or anything!)
Life is definitely different in Tulsa than it is in Happy Valley. I really like it though except for the 30+ days of temperatures over 100 degrees. I started going to the singles branch here as soon as I arrived and within two months I was called to be the Relief Society President. Yes you read that right, I am the new R.S. Pres for the Tulsa University Singles Branch. Talk about strange and unexpected. At first I felt completely unqualified and overwhelmed but the Lord has really guided and directed me to help the sisters here in Tulsa.
I made a quick trip back to Utah last week (MegNog I'm sorry I didn't call you but I was only there for a few days and the family completely monopolized my time). I got to see my cute twin nieces and I also decided to take out my endowments. I went through the Mount Timpanogos Temple and it was the best choice I have ever made. When I think back to when we lived together and where I was at spiritually, I almost don't recognize myself. I've come a long way and it's definitely for the better.
So, that's my life right now! That ended up not being such a quick update :) I love you all and I'd love to hear where your lives have taken you!
Love Always
Nurse Phyllis
