WARNING: The following writing contains fragments of thoughts which may not display suitable coherency for A type personalities or linear thinkers.
Having said that…
I’m 99% sure I will begin clinical nursing school in August! There’s no way I can describe my feelings when I first realized there was actually a chance I could begin the program in the fall. I am putting the final touches on the application, etc. I take my NET (Nurse Entrance Test) on Jan. 3, so pray for me! LoL I’m actually going to buy the study guide, so…. Also, I have to get another TB test ~yippee! Gotta love those needles.
Even now, I’m overwhelmed when I imagine the end of this journey. (The end of the second leg of this journey :) <<<<The end of the first leg was graduating from Victory Bible Institute/Victory World Missions Training Center….in 2007>>>>> The third leg is obtaining my pilot license, possibly also a degree in aviation maintanence….but that’s a long time in school again so I’d rather God just supply me with a husband who has both already :) Either way, I know I’m supposed to get at least a pilot’s license. AND THE FOURTH LEG IS R E L O C A T I N G to Africa!
My mind, as usual, is all over the place. (Nevermind that I’ve only had 4 hours of sleep in the last 48 hours.) First, I wonder, how long before we move to Africa? How long will I work as an RN here in the states? Should I go on to get my BSN? When should I begin training for my pilot’s license, and which program should I pursue? UGH!!!
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Okay, so anyway, I’ve learned not to make a whole bunch of plans because they usually get all messed up by the Holy Spirit. LoL I’m still not sure why this knowledge doesn’t deter me. Even now, I’m working out the answers to the aforementioned questions in my head. Does it stop?! Men don’t seem to have this problem as much, it seems. I want very much to go relax in my ‘nothing box.’ (Gotta see the series by Mark Gungor to understand that one)
In the end, I have to give the credit to God because despite my best efforts to (unwittingly) thwart, or further delay, His plans for me, they are coming to pass. Thank God for that!
Okay, I give up! This is painful. Nite :)
One more thing though, before I go. I don’t know if I mentioned previously or not about my trip to Africa next year. I had made it a point after mom died to not look for any trips, but instead, to consider and pray about opportunities that presented themselves to me. I had several possibilities that I seriously considered, including: South Africa next Sept. with Thrive Africa, Greece in July with school, and back to the Dominican Republic in March with Victory Christian Center. Although the desire was present to participate in all of these trips, I had no peace.
Finally, I believe I have found the trip that is right for me. A medical trip to Egypt, North Africa, towards the end of July/beginning of August. This trip includes the basics of what God has placed on my heart which is ministering through medicine to Muslims in North Africa. So far I have peace, and the dates seem like they will coincide perfectly between the end of my summer semester and beginning of nursing school. I hope this is the one!
More to come…
