Ferris graduated in 2006 from UT with a nursing degree and has been working in the Trauma Unit at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. It is the ONLY Level 1 Trauma Unit in Middle Tennessee- to put it in perspective- EVERY SINGLE PATIENT Ferris deals with is facing a life or death situation. EVERY SINGLE ONE! The leading causes of trauma are car accidents, falls and assaults. Trauma is the leading cause of death for Americans under 44 years of age. It's easy for me to forget what she deals with on a daily basis, but when I stop to think about it- it's a bit overwhelming.
Ferris was made for this! Although it's unlikely that she'll stay in the trauma unit for years to come, (she's currently working on her Nurse Practitioner's degree from Vanerbilt as well) I know her impact over three years of working there has been enormous, and will continue to be for as long as she stays at VMC. I am SO proud of her, and in awe of the strength the Lord has given her to withstand tremendous pressure and to deal with the most intense situations and emotions that anyone can face in their life- all on a daily basis.
Ferris, I love you! I am so proud of you! I pray you feel celebrated and thanked for all that you do, but I know that more than anything, the Lord is so pleased with you and your faithfulness to the things He's called you to!
