new chapter.

Nursing school. Wow. For those of you that are reading this that are in my class, I have no more to say. You get it. But for those that don't, let me explain.

I have wanted to be a nurse since I was about 10 years old. I think I was born with it. No one in my family, except for my Aunt Terrie, is in the medical field. My aunt has been an inspiration to me, but other than that, I have just known that it is what I want to do with my life.

This is why I worked hard to get good grades in my prerequisite classes, and this is why I prayed really hard when I was ready to apply. God blessed, and I actually got sponsored by San Joaquin Community Hospital and they bought my seat into the program! (As well as the $1,500 I spent for books!)

And that brings me to today. I am going into my third week of nursing school this week. The past two weeks have been an emotional roller coaster. I have realized that my life has changed forever. I have realized that they weren't kidding when they said you will need to study for 40 hours a week. I have realized that highschool did not prepare me for much of anything. I have realized that I can't do it all. And most importantly, I have realized that a nurse is EXACTLY what I want to be.

These next two years will be crazy. I know that. I will have breakdowns, and I will go crazy. (Just a warning). But everyday I am one day closer to living my dream. I am one day closer to caring for patients. I am one day closer to possibly changing a patient's life. I am one day closer to having a patient touch my life. I am one day closer to healing, just like Jesus did. I am one day closer to traveling the world and helping those in need. And I am one day closer to living a life that is full of meaning.

Life has changed SO much in these past two weeks. I have had to make some major decisions. But in Proverbs 3:6 it says, "In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths". God has directed me this past year, and He will continue to do so, He PROMISES that. Prayers are needed, and much appreciated. Remember, we can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens us.

I hope to keep you all updated on my nursing school experience, BUT since I don't really have a life anymore, we will have to see how that goes. :) God bless!