An opportunity of a life Time

A few days into my first stay in Costa Rica, I awoke to Julie the intern inviting some people on a quick medical trip. She mentioned that someone atop the hill at a place the locals call the 'high place' needed bandages changed due to a wound. As I walked the couple mile journey I begin to pray about where my future would be. Never had I ever thought of going into the medical field but the idea popped into my head that maybe going for my CNA license wouldn't be all that bad of an idea. I told myself, "If I can deal with this wound which from the sounds of it sounded pretty nasty by Julie's description then I would apply to the program.
Now almost a year later I can thank this trip for inspiring me to take this class. We are entering the last few weeks of clinicals and I am in love with this job. Every day brings something new. Each smile from my patient brings a smile to me as well. I find such joy in this program words can't explain it. Who knows where I will be going next in my life, but I can't thank God enough for giving me the opportunity to go where ever it is He leads me.

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