Working as a hospital chaplain

Last night was my first night on-call as a hospital chaplain. I can't say I had a flawless performance, but I didn't run away from my fears and I think that in this type of environment, that's commendable. Eric was a dear (that sounds strange but articulates my appreciation) and stayed in the CPE apartment giving me, not only a Ho-Ho chocolate surprise, but also a sense of normalcy in the midst of my nervous imagination. It seems like I fall in love with him all over again every day as I get to see him respond to different situations.