I turn TWO years old today! It was two years ago that I OFFICIALLY started working as an RN, as scared shit-less as I was, ha! In reflection, I know I've come a long way these two years. I've learned a lot, realized some of my strengths and weaknesses, gained a lot of confidence, and I've even surprised myself on more than one occasion. I've always said how happy I was to have known way back in high school what I wanted to do when I graduated. It was a simple and streamline plan: go to OU, get into the nursing program, become a nurse. It would have terrified me if I was a senior in high school and hadn't the slightest idea what I wanted to do or major in during college. And I am so thankful God gave me that clarity and helped me walk though the steps to lead me to where I am today, as rocky as some of them were. I've always believed everything I do, I do for His glory, to bring honor to His kingdom. I still have a lot of dreams and goals on my horizon in this profession. As you know, one being a transfer to pediatrics. I wonder if I will miss my sweet old men and cute old ladies. I always felt like I was a magnet for the dementia and sun-downers.
This summer I'm hoping to make one of my dreams a reality...I've applied for a short-term mission trip with my church to travel to Uganda and help in a medical camp for 2 weeks. Our first team meeting is Sunday and I'm kinda busting outta my skin with excitement to see what all will be on the agenda for the trip. It being my first mission trip, naturally, I am excited. The last time I was out of the country, I was 12 and I went to Canada. Ha. Mom is always teasing me though telling me how big the bugs are in Africa. But anyways, I look forward to seeing how the experience may change how I care for my patients here in the states and alter my personal walk with God.
I think I get a raise too with this little anniversary of mine...Here's to many more years of doing what I love to!
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