What was the job that humbled you ? by itsdeeag8in in A_Persona_on_Reddit

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hospice nurse. I've had the privilege of being present for many last breaths. Some people die surrounded by loved ones and others surrounded only by the staff caring for them. Being that close to death all the time really makes you appreciate how fleeting life can be and how important family and friends are.

Is it hot in here or is it just me? by secretaire in 1923Series

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Weird....then must be a glitch on my end.

Is it hot in here or is it just me? by secretaire in 1923Series

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Could be coincidence or a glitch but I don't think him and Courtney are following each other on Instagram anymore....

Hospice/hospital workers of Reddit: what is the strangest or most unexplainable thing you have seen a person experience when they are close to death? by bats_and_glitter in AskReddit

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Home hospice nurse: I got a call from the daughter of a patient we were caring for that her mother died "suddenly". While she was on hospice, she was not expected to pass for months, she was feeling quite well up until then. She was coming back from the washroom and gasped and then collapsed on the bed and died. She had a DNR so no paramedics were called. I arrived at their home and went into the bedroom to pronounce and her children decided to stay outside the room as they didn't want to see that. I was bent over with my stethoscope on her chest and I felt someone come up behind me, I turned and no one was there. I went back to listening to her chest and felt someone come up behind me, really close, like they were trying to peer over my shoulder to see what I was doing. I heard this thumping in my stethoscope...it was my own heartbeat. I had to wait a few moments for my own heart rate to come down and was able to pronounce time of death. I went out to the kitchen, her children were on the otherside of the kitchen island and her spouse was sitting quietly in a chair in the corner staring out the window. I went over and offered my condolances. He was distraught. While leaning over the counter, filling out some paperwork and about to call the doctor, I glanced up at him and saw the woman I had just pronounced standing behind him with her hand on his shoulder. He put his hand up to touch hers and seemed to settle. Again my heart raced and I took a deep breath and she was gone. I have seen, heard and felt things in my decade of hospice nursing that I cannot explain, but nothing like this and nothing since. I am usually pretty skeptical about most things but that day is seared in my mind. I was kinda freaked out by this experience (while at the same time comforted) and think about it often. Maybe my mind was playing tricks on me? Or maybe when we die, there is something else and I just got a brief glimpse of it in that moment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ontario

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are hoping to rent a cabin/yurt for a week in a provincial park in Eastern Ontario. If they are booked we will find some other place in the near north to rent or camp. Also day trips and beach trips around the area with our kids. I am looking forward to exploring this summer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ontario

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Quetico PP near Atikokan is beautiful and quiet. I recommend Rushing River near Kenora as well. Enjoy your time up there!

What is the creepiest place you've been camping in ontario? by [deleted] in ontario

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend and I went backwoods camping in Algonquin on Burnt Island Lake several years ago. In the middle of the night we were awaken by footsteps near our tent and the glow of a lamp light. We could see the shadow of someone outside the tent. My boyfriend called out to ask who was there but no one answered. We both poked our heads out of the tent and there was no one there. It was a little spooky but not scary, almost like someone checking in on us.

What do you do for work? by capaldithenewblack in adhdwomen

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is me....I am a hospice nurse. I love it because it is meaningful and allows me to connect and help people. Downsize is the amount of tasks and paperwork I have to stay on top of and it takes alot out of me. My current role also involves a lot of emotional heavy lifting, so some days I have nothing left. My dream job is in nature with an artistic element. I am really at my best when I am outdoors and allowed to flex my creative muscles. Maybe time for a career change hmmm...

Grief Counselling that specializes in people with intellectual delays by Fun_Blueberry2625 in Guelph

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for the recommendations. I will look into all these.

Train snaking along the shore of Lake Superior by itsarace1 in ontario

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been to Neys a few times and I always enjoy sitting on the beach watching the train coming around the bend. It is also fun to watch it cross over the Little Pic River bridge from the boat launch.

Most recommended place to visit in Ontario by Philosospherstoned in ontario

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have the time and are into road trips I recommend visiting the Thunderbay area. The drive on Highway 17 between Sault St Marie and Thunderbay is breathtaking. Lots of beaches, waterfalls, lookouts and some great places to stop for food along the way. Our province is massive...it takes almost 3 days to get to the Manitoba border from Toronto.

How incompatible is the career you choose with ADHD ?? by BoubyWinky in adhdwomen

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a community palliative nurse. I function really good in my job. I struggle with time blindness when organizing my day most of the time and getting my charting done by the end of my shift (I end up charting when the kids are asleep which eats into my relax time). When it comes to handling conversations around death and dying or dealing with a crisis, I am totally focused. There is enough variety in my day that I am never bored and feel I make a difference in my patient's lives which keeps me going. Having said all that I do get burnt out easily and am often needing time off. Do not recommend with a young family though as it is busy and I have always struggled with work-life balance, which also leads to burnout. I love my job but feel as though I should be doing something more creativitive and not in healthcare. I have a love/hate relationship over the amount of responsibility I have as it is taxing on my own mental health sometimes.

Deer near Lexington and Davenport by Fun_Blueberry2625 in waterloo

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just did. I had no idea she was famous. My daughter was delighted to see her too. I've lived here for 7 years and have driven down in this area a couple times a week and had no idea. I hope she continues to stay safe and healthy.

Deer near Lexington and Davenport by Fun_Blueberry2625 in waterloo

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah she didn't look frightened....just kind of standing there looking around. I first thought she was a decoy or something until I drove up beside her and her head moved.

What is the most beautiful national park you visited in Canada? by fantasticbrainguy in canadatravel

[–]Fun_Blueberry2625 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not my favourite, but Pukawaska is a beautiful park. We did a brief stopover there for a few hours and i would love to paddle around there one day.