I am officially 1/2 way through the Registered Nurse program. It is no joke the sacrifice you make to survive Nursing school. It has put a strain on everything in my life. What has made the difference is the strength that existed prior to the introduction of this strain. Without this foundation, I am certain I would have failed (either as a student, or as a mother and wife, or both). I have sacrificed time with friends, family, and important events. I have missed birthdays, showers, and other celebrations. But knowing that at the crossroads of this journey, the sacrifice will be justified, I can enjoy the pictures and the stories of the time I missed and cherish the moments I do get to have in person.
I look forward to spending time with my family celebrating the simple art of hanging out and playing! Late night snuggles, early morning coffee, letting the girls skip school to watch the marching band practice are some of the things I look forward to doing this summer. I will also read one non medical book!
Marathon scheduled training begins tomorrow. 16 weeks. I have raised about $500 so far for the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics Aside from Nursing School this is probably the most difficult thing I will accomplish in my lifetime. It is 90% mental and 100% worth it. Worth it to know that Arianna will one day speak, be seizure free, and have the independence she desires.
Ten years ago when I graduated from UC Irvine with a Master's degree in Fine Arts, I would have never guessed I'd be where I am today. I would have never imagined that I would have the strength, determination, and stamina to complete all of this. But what I have come to learn about myself is that "until I try I'll never know". So as I encourage people to look at Arianna with the least dangerous assumption, I have learned to look at my life this way. Is it dangerous to assume I am able do/try something, or is it a bigger detriment to think I can't?
I would not change any of my experiences in life. They have all made me the person I have become, a person I am happy with. I do not regret my mistakes. I celebrate my triumphs and learn from my failures (some of the most amazing discoveries have been made by a failed experiment).
So I challenge you to join me in my adventure, inspired by my girls. Go on a run with me, donate to the cause, send me some encouragement, or start your own adventure. Just don't passively sit by and watch it all happen. It's so much better to be a part of it all. I dare you, take the leap and be great!
Happy Summer!
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