On Monday I took a huge step....
Paid my deposit to hold my space in the next NURSING ASSISTANT class! I start Monday February 18th, I am SO excited!! This is something I've pushed off for two years now. I got the desire in my heart shortly after my dad a brain aneurysm that ruptured and he was hospitalized for a long period of time. My dad was in & out of the hospital / nursing homes for over a year. Over that time he was in ICU (intensive care unit) for the first few months after he had his brain surgery, he was induced into coma to help him heal.My father was one of the lucky ones, the statistics say 15% of people die before they reach the hospital. It was actually a miracle that my father was found, My parents had been separated for 6 months or so, my mom had just happened to stop by the house( which she didn't ever do) and found him passed out in the bathroom.
My father did live but didn't have a full recovery , he wasn't able to walk on his own, eat, he had a feeding tube and a tracheotomy ( a breathing tube through a small hole in the throat). He had struggles , even memory loss, now that was hard. I'm so thankful he lived that day, He had the opportunity to accept Jesus as his savior and now I can live with the overwhelming peace and Joy knowing where my daddy is today! He had the opportunity to spend time with his grand baby and watch her grow.
Paid my deposit to hold my space in the next NURSING ASSISTANT class! I start Monday February 18th, I am SO excited!! This is something I've pushed off for two years now. I got the desire in my heart shortly after my dad a brain aneurysm that ruptured and he was hospitalized for a long period of time. My dad was in & out of the hospital / nursing homes for over a year. Over that time he was in ICU (intensive care unit) for the first few months after he had his brain surgery, he was induced into coma to help him heal.My father was one of the lucky ones, the statistics say 15% of people die before they reach the hospital. It was actually a miracle that my father was found, My parents had been separated for 6 months or so, my mom had just happened to stop by the house( which she didn't ever do) and found him passed out in the bathroom.
My father did live but didn't have a full recovery , he wasn't able to walk on his own, eat, he had a feeding tube and a tracheotomy ( a breathing tube through a small hole in the throat). He had struggles , even memory loss, now that was hard. I'm so thankful he lived that day, He had the opportunity to accept Jesus as his savior and now I can live with the overwhelming peace and Joy knowing where my daddy is today! He had the opportunity to spend time with his grand baby and watch her grow.
Now that you are filled in on that! The whole reason I want to become a ICU nurse is because of my daddy, I want to make him proud. I was in that environment for so long, i saw some of the best nurses and some of the worst nurses. I want to be one of the good ones that really do care, to be able to serve and help other people. I want to make a difference. My Plan is to take this 5 week class, get certified, get a job quickly *fingers crossed* work for a few years and get enrolled into nursing school. I'm so thankful for my husband who doesn't let me stop, he helps me reach my goals, he gave me that extra push to get my GED completed and to enroll on school ;)
My dad with Gracie 6/9/09
Daddy & Me
My daddy when he said the sinners prayer <3
Be blessed
&
Go for your dreams and Goals
Never settle for less !!!!
Carly R
Carly, I am so proud of you!! During your dads recovery you were conduit for the Lord. Through your life, being the hands and feet of Jesus, your dad could see the Love of Jesus!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to see that your experiences in the hospital gave you a passion for nursing. You have the ability to help people through some very difficult and dark times through your smile, a gentle touch, words of affirmation, your prayers, and careful consideration of the patients needs. You will be able to provide these things to others because you have been on the other end. What a testimony of how God turns works things for good! (Romans 8:28)
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind and loving words of encouragement!!! They mean so much!!!! Xoxo
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