Monday, March 29, 2010

Guess what??

I got into nursing school!!!

I actually avoided writing this post for awhile because I wasn't sure what direction I would take it.  There are so many different thoughts,feelings, and emotions I'm having about all of this right now, but in one word, I'm THANKFUL.  Thankful to God for opening doors and allowing me the opportunity to do what I was born to do.  Thankful to my wonderful husband who will quit his job in a few weeks and move a few hours down the road to make my dream a reality.  An thankful to all of my family for their well wishes, encouragement, and prayers throughout this process. I know I wouldn't have made it through to the other side had it not been for so many of you.

So here's the scoop:

I start classes May 26th in San Antonio, Texas!  We will be moving seperately because I start school before Ryan finishes, and since our lease isn't up until August.  That part won't be so fun, but I guess it will be a great opportunity to really throw myself into studying, right?  My in-laws live in San Antonio, so for Ryan, we will be going back "home"!

I believe my last day of work will be May 14th.  I’ve learned so so much from working at M. D. Anderson, and will actually miss it a lot.  It’s definitely been a sad and frustrating place at times, but it has laid a great foundation for my nursing career and taught me so much about the human spirit.  I would say that my time there has definitely changed the way I live and think about life.  I really hope I will be back some day - as a nurse, not a patient!

Here’s the really good news: I will graduate with a BS in Nursing in August 2011!  Just 15 short months from when I start.

While there are many unknowns for the next few months, Ryan and I could not be more excited to embark on this adventure! 

9 comments:

Classy Fab Sarah said...

This is SUCH AMAZING NEWS!! ! I am soo happy for you!!


YAY!! And now that you'll be in San Antonio... I just need to go visit my family down there and we can meet up. Perfect, right?

Congratulations!!

Anonymous said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

I have been eagerly awaiting this blog post after seeing on your FB feed that you had gotten in. :)

I am so excited for you and can't wait to follow along on this new and amazing adventure!

And San Antonio is such a fun place!

Callie & Gerod said...

Thats awesome Sarah!! I am so glad you are going after your dream. If there is one thing I regret it is not finishing college!! Once I am able to go back I will.
Congrats girly!!! Proud of you!!

Erin said...

Oh my goodness! Congratulations Sarah! I'm so excited for you!
Happy that you get to follow your dreams.
Pumped that we might actually get to hang out with you in San Antonio.
Hopefull that I can follow the same path sooner rather than later!
This is just wonderful news!

LWLH said...

Congrats that is amazing news!!

Kate said...

Wonderful news, congratulations!

Cheerful Homemaker said...

Congratulations!!! I find out in May if I got into my LPN program. :0) Exciting!!!

Sara McCarty said...

Congratulations!! That's fantastic news!! Hope you had a great weekend of celebrating!!

BP said...

Just stumbled across your blog and wanted to congratulate you and wish you luck! I am also in nursing school and it is certainly one of the most challenging and rewarding things i've ever been through!