“In the Beginning was the Word...the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…” for those of us at Adventist University, words mean more than just what we speak. We believe that long ago, words created the world, and since then words continue to create life in both ourselves and in others. Which is why we started this project, inspired by StoryCorps, to capture the words of our students, faculty, and staff. Words that in different ways, describe this ministry we call healthcare.
Life and Love
"... I have truly found my place in this life..."
Angela Brownlee, Health Sciences Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 2:06pm - by Yvette Saliba
It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This
"...My Papa passed away when I was 15 but since then his optimism has lived on inside of me..."
Lyvia Nagy, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:27pm - by Yvette Saliba
Sincere Spread of Lips
...I want my smile to be a small reflection of who Jesus is..."
Sara Talavera, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:44pm - by Yvette Saliba
Love What We Do
"...we must always remember to have compassion for those suffering..."
Ashley Perez, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:49pm - by Yvette Saliba
Relationship Centered Care
"... that I may heal their hearts as well as their illness..."
Jaclyn Hoover, Biomedical Sciences Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:50pm - by Yvette Saliba
Find Happiness
"...we need to rely on God to get through times of hurt and pain..."
Landrie Connery, Occupational Therapy Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:57pm - by Yvette Saliba
Armor of Unconditional Love
"...My ultimate goal as a healthcare provider is to create an everlasting impression..."
Kaleigh Wheeler, Nursing Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:41pm - by Yvette Saliba
Maintaining and Open Mind
"...Without hesitation, she took the time out of her busy schedule to walk with my father ..."
Brittany Burrell, Nursing Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 2:04pm - by Yvette Saliba
Passion
"In healthcare I have learned that I must base my life on the foundation of three things, I must have a passion for God, a passion for people and a passion for service."
Rebekah Acosta, Occupational Therapy Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 2:08pm - by Yvette Saliba
My Mother
"...I want to not only give them the best care, but get to know them and be compassionate..."
Samantha Fletcher, Nursing Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:52pm - by Yvette Saliba
I Believe in Hope
"...Giving love to patients to empower them to continue on their road to recovery..."
Stephanie Perez, Nursing Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:47pm - by Yvette Saliba
Let Your Guard Down
"...Healthcare is not just about the medicine, its about being able to heal from the inside out..."
Lindsey Patterson, Radiography Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:49pm - by Yvette Saliba
Selflessness, Compassion, and Love
"...I will devote myself to nurture and to take care of those in need..."
Amy Chavez, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 2:03pm - by Yvette Saliba
The Parents
"... The parents are just as important to the care as the patient..."
Brandy Burke, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 2:05pm - by Yvette Saliba
Embrace the Lesson
"...I can either dwell on this experience and let it take me down, or move on and accept it..."
Danielle Rodriguez, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:45pm - by Yvette Saliba
My Nirvana
"...healthcare is understanding the brokenness, agony, and hurt that my patients experience..."
Manushka Noelus, General Studies Student
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Updated: February 27, 2013 - 2:34pm - by Yvette Saliba
Using My Testimony
... I realize having to undergo heart surgery was a difficult time in my life, but it has helped me understand that God has a plan for my life..."
Briana Hunt, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:50pm - by Yvette Saliba
Like Christ
"...We might be the lucky one who gets to provide the care..."
Tiffany Lightfoot, Nursing Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:33pm - by Yvette Saliba
The Healing Process
"...it is my duty to render service to those who may be coping with brokenness. I am a mother of three children, and had to bury my son several years ago..."
Lakay Tibot, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:42pm - by Yvette Saliba
God's Butterflies
"...we have the power to transform lives with every interaction..."
Amy Zimmer, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:40pm - by Yvette Saliba
Actually Care
"...through healthcare, we make great contributions to change, a change for the better..."
Karen Isaza, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:40pm - by Yvette Saliba
Shattered Souls
"...The courage to continue can be renewed when we realize we are never alone..."
Julian Reyes, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:46pm - by Yvette Saliba
Never Lose Hope
"...it was a comforting and healing having my nurse actually listen to my needs..."
Kim Lyttle, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:30pm - by Yvette Saliba
Look to God
"...we have to eliminate distractions and draw closer to God..."
Howard Clarke, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:58pm - by Yvette Saliba
Life History
"...I’m pursuing a career in nursing as a way of giving back and helping others..."
Jim Brubaker, Nursing Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 2:06pm - by Yvette Saliba
Sharing His Love
"...I have realized that my brokenness can be used to help others deal with theirs.."
Kayla Pyecha, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:47pm - by Yvette Saliba
Remarkable Healthcare
"...Every one deserves to be treated with respect no matter who they are..."
Natash Luna, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:31pm - by Yvette Saliba
Profound Caring
"...The individuals that cared for me were inadvertently teaching me how to properly care for patients..."
Kimberly Doss, Nursing Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:54pm - by Yvette Saliba
Made in His Image
"...Through God's love, I can treat others with the utmost care..."
Alain Jean, Nursing Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:36pm - by Yvette Saliba
He is Always Near
"... I will embrace my brokenness and always listen for the voice of God..."
Tracy Gilliard, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:51pm - by Yvette Saliba
Cherish Them
"...It doesn't matter who you are, what you do, or where you come from..."
Bibi Juman, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:35pm - by Yvette Saliba
Your Patients Shoes
"...remember how it feels to be a patient..."
Christian Cajucom, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 2:04pm - by Yvette Saliba
Light Up Life
"...to truly see each person for the human being that they are and not just another appointment..."
Marjorie Dotson, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:54pm - by Yvette Saliba
Like Family
"I will do my best to encourage, embrace, and connect with my patient..."
Regina Anderson, Occupational Therapy Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 2:06pm - by Yvette Saliba
Sounding Board
"...I have observed healthcare professionals talking down to their patients and not being compassionate in their care..."
Carla Clark, Nursing Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 2:01pm - by Yvette Saliba
Ripple Effect
"...I want to instill that same hope in my patients. I want to show them that I am here to help them..."
Karen Cottrell, Occupational Therapy Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:56pm - by Yvette Saliba
The Strength Within
"...not to treat them as a broken person, but make them feel accepted..."
Melissa Rosario, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:45pm - by Yvette Saliba
Giving them Purpose
"...We have to take time to connect and give purpose to those who are healing..."
Dan Cuizon, Health Sciences Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:55pm - by Yvette Saliba
Total Humility
"...Each person has a unique story to tell..."
Barry Dodd, Biomedical Sciences Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:55pm - by Yvette Saliba
Last Moments the Greatest Moments
"...I always pray for God to send me some friends oblivious to the fact that I never considered Him as my friend...
Miyah Gainer, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:51pm - by Yvette Saliba
Find Peace
"...in some of our darkest times or times of great challenge, there are hidden blessings and gifts to be found..."
Kim Doucette, Occupational Therapy Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:52pm - by Yvette Saliba
Child of God
"...The brokenness that we see in ourselves and others can be transformed by love..."
Sally Cheyne, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 2:02pm - by Yvette Saliba
More Than a Job
"...experiences are what shapes us into who we are..."
Marcus Keen, Nuclear Medicine Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:34pm - by Yvette Saliba
The Best Care
"...no matter how different someone may seem to be, you can always find a commonality of brokenness..."
Ruth Marshall, Biomedical Sciences Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:29pm - by Yvette Saliba
My Mother's Example
"...when situations seemed bleak, my mom showed great courage and care to those around her..."
Bealie Lucero, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:31pm - by Yvette Saliba
Fulfill My Purpose
"...I want to be able to share the ability that the Lord has given me..."
Elizabeth Cobain, Nursing Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 1:56pm - by Yvette Saliba
Heaven into Earth
"...If Jesus looked and acted like me, would people have followed Him..."
Mat Doss, General Studies Student
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Updated: April 23, 2013 - 2:17pm - by Yvette Saliba
