why are we doing this??

Today's discussion in Social issues fired me up. I just cannot fathom being in the medical field for anything more than to fill a deep desire to help others. Working in a free clinic, helping those who cannot afford health care, who do not have the resources to obtain medication, supplies, treatments, assistive devices---this is my heart's desire. I just want to help people who cannot help themselves. I understand where they are and I know there is help out there, you just have to know where to turn and who to ask. I would be proud to work in a public clinic. I want to be that resource person. I don't have the words to explain how passionately I feel about this issue. I was surprised to hear people are ashamed to go to a clinic, that their pride holds them back---and even shocked to hear that they recieve substandard care when they go to one of those type of facilities. Having a heart for nursing is a God-given talent and we should deliver care to all as if we were doing it for Jesus. Everyone of us is someone He loves and who He died for...I couldn't have said it better when I said I live under a rock. In my small world, I see things much differently than most and it saddens me.