Unexplored Territory (at work)

May 17, 2010 03:16

This weekend was one full of firsts for me ( Read more... )

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dendren May 17 2010, 15:05:39 UTC
wow, pretty amazing. You really have come a long way baby. I'm continually impressed at watching your growth both personally and professionally as you are moving forward in your new life.

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nursetomsf May 18 2010, 09:13:51 UTC
Thanks! :-)

It's still really surreal to step back and see where I was less than a year ago.

Now I just need to get my social life back in order!!

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momshapedbox May 17 2010, 18:30:24 UTC
WOW!! What a difference you make to these kids!!

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nursetomsf May 18 2010, 09:16:44 UTC
I do my best.

As I told another nurse who asked why I chose oncology, I wanted to become a nurse to make a difference and help those who needed it most. I had no idea I would be doing it in the way I am - but I am so grateful and appreciative that this is where I have landed.

This truly is what I was meant to do. It may sound corny to some, but this job completes me. I am becoming a better person every day because of my work.

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thorendor May 18 2010, 05:12:42 UTC
Blessed are we all to have your caring presence in our lives. You give me great hope that I will someday find a more rewarding career.

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nursetomsf May 18 2010, 09:22:20 UTC
Thank you. :-)

It took me this long to find my rewarding career - as well as a huge leap of faith. As I told my therapist this past week, looking back at what I did, quitting my job to go back to school full-time to become a nurse, was a huge leap of faith. But it felt right, more right than anything I had ever done.

And I have had the most incredible support from friends and family along the way (you amongst them). Now that I have found my calling, my wish is that everyone else I know and love find theirs. I know how lucky and fortunate I am, how rare it is to find the career that matches your passions and skills so well.

But if I can do it, I know that others can as well, it just requires listening to the universe around you and taking a leap of faith, no matter how scary. And knowing that you are surrounded by loved ones to catch you and support you as needed.

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