Next year brings a lot of changes to our household. Our daughter will be attending college, still living at home in the beginning, and I will be attending Emergency Medical Technician training on the heels of becoming a nurse aide. I am also joining a volunteer fire department, if they'll have me, hoping to help when medical situations or accidents occur.
I don't like change or uncertainty. Frankly, I HATE the unknown, but when I feel such a calling outside of my comfort zone I know it's not me. Something bigger is at work.
I had been studying EMT materials since this fall even though I knew the classes wouldn't start until January. It came in handy too because some knowledge I gained helped me to help a friend. This was one of those happenings that told me to not be discouraged or to let fear keep me from going where I'm being directed.
I look back on my adult life and I can't believe I've ended up here. I went from being a music major to graduating with a degree in Government. I went from wanting to teach in a public school to being a homeschool teacher/mom. I went from stay at home mom and dog sitter to becoming a nurse aide and an EMT. Wow.
Stagnation is a slow death. We become comfortable and stop looking for purpose. Why is it that adults no longer have a 'dream' for their futures? So, in case you haven't been asked since highschool graduation....'What are you going to do? What is your dream for your future?'
I feel my new direction is purposed. Perhaps it's for my own growth; perhaps it's to touch only one life. Regardless...here I go! Geronimo..............!
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Oh you are gonna do just great, just great! Whenevers you get worried just remembers my mom went back to college when her was in her fifties and went to Medical Transcription school, hers was the OLDEST DINOSAUR in all the classes and guess what she graduated with 4.0, President Award, BUT hers never found her job in that career and ended up working as a legal assistant at the county attorneys office, life loves laughing at us at times , hers always says that.
good luck
stella rose
Well, at this point, I'm hoping to be a certified teacher by December 2014. Trying to get a job right away or not is the next big decision
I don't know what I'm going to do. I just want to go somewhere different and be able to enjoy what I do (but haven't any idea where or what that might be!)
The fire house that has you is a blessed one - I'm sure you will be saving lives and be (even more of) a hero soon!
rofl..I have had over 40 jobs: from Retail Assistant Manageress to home carer: Child minder to Teacher and then university lecturer: life guard, shop assistant and many more. I also home schooled whilst teaching the children of other parents. At this stage, I still have no idea what I want to be when I grow up and my only dream is to stay cancer free for a bit longer. I love coming out of my comfort zone re: workwise...go with the flow and enjoy every minute. Good luck!
We wish you the best of luck. Stagnation is a terrible thing as it means one no longer looks for opportunity or sees what life is offering. Onwards and upwards we say.
Have a marvellous Monday.
Best wishes Molly
What an awesome leap of Faith, Parse, I can't wait to see all the finish lines! :) I can't help but think of Dr. Seuss's "The Places You Will Go."
Me? I believe I have found mine, it's taking care of those who need me most, at any given time, and finding the blessings there.
Hugs and happy New Year, dear friend…don't forget our Silver Needle large WIPs…lol, I'm ready to start once things quiet down for you whenever that is, I'll wait for ya darlin'
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Well said! I wish you much luck :) I've known my journey and knew it was from God since the age of 4 or 5. Weird, I know. There has been twists and turns, but with an open heart, I find my way ;) You will too!
An excellent post. I wish you well!!
In touching one life, you in turn touch many. So even one life is worth many. It gets paid forward in many little ways that don't necessarily get noticed.
Wonderful post. The biggest issue I had when I decided to go through EMT training was whether my fear would paralyze me. Our instructor always said "knowledge replaces fear" and I've come to realize many times over just how right he was.
Happy New Year!
Wow. Good luck with your next year. I think we are capable of whatever we put our minds to. You will succeed if you want to.
I'm happy with who I am. I just do my best everyday to be a better me and smile.
I'm so excited for you!! I think sometimes we can let others crush our dreams, but we need to keep going. :) Wishing you all the best!
Good luck with your new endeavors! How fabulous for you and those you will help. Based on your spirit and outlook alone, I am sure you will succeed. Keep us informed with your progress. Changing is scary/change is growth! Me, my aspirations are must less lofty...I just hope to be nicer to myself, to stop over extending myself and to de-stress and de-clutter my house and life. Best wishes and happy new year to you!
Good luck with everything! I'm too scared to step out of my comfort zone after 19 years of being a SAHM.
Happy New Year sister! That's awesome that you've been studying early. But even more awesome that you are willing to get out of your comfort zone! I knew the feeling when I had to make the transition from the hospital to correctional setting. It wasn't making any sense. I worked for 10 yrs. in the hospital. Now only to learn and grow more with both physical and spiritual experiences from working in the jail. I had been there for 14 yrs. I believe you'll discover many challenges that will help you grow and mature in your faith. Praying you'll always remain strong in the Lord's mighty power! Because of Him you'll overcome. Take care and God bless.
Wishing you well in your new ventures...how exciting.
Good for you! You're never too old to keep learning, I'm sure you'll do fantastic!
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