Disappointments with Positive Outlooks

My intended start date for travel nursing was August 5. It is now August 14 and I won't be able to even think about working until August 19-20. Needless to say, I'm (we're) extremely frustrated with how things have turned out. We arrived in Denver on Sunday, August 11 to a less than quality living space (I'm not going into details so as to maintain my positive outlook). We made due with what we were given, but I promptly called my recruiter after we had managed to check other locations in the area. I was met with great empathy and we were booked into another location that night. We were very thankful for this and continue to comment on the positives of the new location. 

In becoming a travel nurse, there are several things to be completed. Most of this is proper paperwork: I'm an RN, licensed in these states, with these vaccinations, with these qualifications/certifications, etc. I also had to complete competency tests and fill out a myriad of other relevant documentation. This process can be time-consuming and laborious, so I started in APRIL. Even with this incredibly early start, things are still delayed. At this point I have to complete "modules" that are specific to the company that I work for and the facilities where I'll be working. Upon completion of these, I view a live interactive online course to fulfill every prerequisite before beginning work. Unfortunately, I was given the wrong date on which this class was to be held and now have to wait another week before working. 

Along with various breakdowns, there has been much growth in these past weeks. 

1. Our trip to R's parents was extended due to delays.

    Positive- we spent quality time with family and friends and grew a new appreciation for the time we share       alone together

2. Our residence was worse than expected.

    Positive- we learned a great deal of self-sufficiency and assertiveness

3. My date to begin working was delayed again.

    Positive- we have more time to spend exploring in Denver and have an opportunity to visit my parents

Other positives:

~we are not homeless

~we have plenty of time to update blogs/facebook

~even though R had gurgly noises coming from his bowels, he managed to make it home after our walk

~we can still walk/jog even being in the oxygen-deprived mile high city (although it's not a pretty sight)

~we have food and cooking appliances/utensils

~we have a shower (thank goodness or R would be sleeping in his car)

~we have time for laundry (or not, I've only worn this shirt 3 days in a row) :)

~we have incredibly generous, amazingly kind family and friends willing to support us through this (less than perfect) adventure

Thank you.

With much love,

K