Hello Friends, I am Arleen, a nurse, wife and mom of 2 wonderful children. I have served as a nurse in many countries like India, Saudi Arabia, Israel and UK. I haven been a nurse all my life. That was my first and the only profession I was always interested in.
Years ago I got an opportunity to work in a hospital in SA when my 1st child was three years old. It was a tough decision but because my husband is extremely supportive and committed to our family we both mutually decided to taken up this offer. I always wanted the best for my family and I always dreamt of setting my family abroad so this experience was crucial for me. I was able to come back every year but that was not easy. The struggle was hard and those days were still long.
This one time I left my husband and son to fly to SA from India, we kissed each other good byes, cried in each others arms and then they left. I was also ready to board the flight and at the last moment the flight officials told us that the flight was filled up (ya, I know it seems crazy but that is exactly what has happened) and I have to wait till the morning to board the next flight. I was so outraged, I argued with the airline officers but it was in vain. I felt if I knew this before I could spend 1 night with my family at home than waiting at the airport but I was helpless. I called my husband when he reached home and he came back again early morning. (In those days there were no cell phones). The next day I took my flight and resumed my duty as a nurse.
The next time I was again going to SA from India. It was the time of the Gulf war when Kuwait was invaded. There was suddenly an overwhelming turbulence in the flight. The flight was trembling as a car running over a bumpy country road. All the passengers in the flight cried out and prayed. All the differences were gone it was just the prayers which sustained us. It felt as if that was the last day for us on earth. But we made it through. We landed safely and reached the hospital, once again to resume my duty as a nurse.
Today, my whole family is settled in UK, my kids have grown up. When I look back I have faced many struggles and have many experiences in life to share with you all in the coming days. But, for now I want to end my story with a note: Nurses can take the pressure.
Arleen Christopherson
United Kingdom
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