So I don't post on here a lot (obviously, it's been like a year since my last post), but I am trying to get back into the swing of things. You guys know that I use this blog to talk about what God is doing in my life, and well, a lot has changed in the last year since I updated, and a lot of God has happened in my life since then.
Last fall, some of you know that I transferred out of LCU and started school at Illinois Central College. I did a complete 180 and drastically changed my major and the course of my education. I went from majoring in elementary education to pursuing respiratory therapy. This meant that starting over wouldn't just include a new school and having to make new friends; it also meant a whole new set of medical related classes. First semester was rough. I ended up dropping 2 classes, and I really began to question if I could do this. I was never really great at science or math, which is pretty important in the medical field. Second semester was a little bit better. I took an EMT class, a sign language class and math. I had applied to the medical programs I had looked at the semester before, and in March I ended up getting into the respiratory therapy program! In April I applied and interviewed for a scholarship at a local hospital, and I learned in May that I was one of eleven applicants that was awarded the scholarship. My summer was spent in Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology, and one online class for the health careers program. It was in Anatomy and Physiology that I met 2 of my now good friends. Now I have started my fall classes, and with that comes with a lot of fear, but also a lot of excitement. In a few weeks I start my clinicals, and the thought of learning hands on, makes me excited for the journey I am on.
As for the rest of my non-school related life, I worked at the nursing home in my hometown before starting a job at the hospital. I have also started attending a young adult ministry when I can. I have been doing a lot of reading, and I have been seeing my sister run cross country. My social life is pretty limited with school and work, but I am happy with where I am at and how things are going in life.
There are a lot of people in my life that have helped me get to where I am right now, and I am so thankful for them. My parents have been such an encouragement to me in both my school and social life. They have encouraged me to keep studying, not to pass a test, but to save my future patients. My friends have also been amazing. Whether it was staying up late to study for our summer finals, or going out to the free concert on the square, they have been so helpful both socially, and in my studies. Everyone who has prayed for me, or checked in on me and how I was doing, thank you so much.
With all this change going on in life, I am glad to know that God has it all in His hands. I am crazy busy, and my mind is a little all over the place. There are times I get overwhelmed with the new classes and new teachers and the cost of school books. I get stressed and I seem to forget who I need to turn to, who I can give all my worried and crazy life over to. I realized lately how badly I need to take the time out of what seems like an endlessly hectic life, and breathe and remember who holds my life in His hands.
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." -1st Peter 5:7
