The beginning of a nursing career

Christina Jundt recently wrote a profile of 89-year-old Margaret Follingstad for the Gainesville Times. Follingstad always has followed God's lead for her life, including her decision to be a nurse:

Lying in bed one night, Margaret recalled, 'I felt a hand on my shoulder. God spoke to me, and talked to me as clearly as any person would. He told me that I needed to go back to school and be a nurse.'

Follingstad obeyed the Lord with a servant's spirit and knew that the Lord would always protect her. Her advice to people is to "trust in the Lord with all your heart."

Donna the nurse

This week I was riding the light rail. Next to me sat a woman named Donna, who asked me many questions, including where I work (a financial services firm). I wasn't used to someone asking me so many questions. I later asked her questions and learned that she is a nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center.

As Donna prepared to get off at her stop, she said that she believes every interaction with someone is the result of divine intervention. For Donna, sitting next to me and talking about her retirement savings and plans was helpful. I'm glad that I could be part of God's plan.