Everybody knows about bucket list items, and probably has at least a few items on their list. I’ve started a different list – it’s my “If I could do anything in the world (without regard to cost), I would…”.
Well, one of the things on those list – I’m seriously looking into making it happen. It’s exciting, scary, and feels like exactly what I should be doing. If you would have told me a couple months ago I would be entertaining this idea – I would have laughed. Not now. Right now, it feels like something I know I need to do. I’m not intimidated by the time commitment, or the work I know will be involved. I am concerned about the effect it will have on others for the time it will take me achieve this goal – but it is not enough to deter me.
At my age, in this stage of my life, I find myself investigating educational opportunities – I will be checking out schools, weighing options, considering locations – and it is exciting! I should correct this – it’s not “I”, but we. Bill is encouraging me, we are looking at this stuff together. Someone asked if I was looking for a new career – and I can honestly say I wasn’t. I enjoy what I do – and I will always be a nurse. Nursing isn’t a job – it’s a lifestyle, and I don’t think you can ever make it go away. At the same time, I’m pretty sure (99.9%) that I’ve found a different passion/career opportunity.
Over the next month, I will be delving deeper, exploring and talking with schools, praying and listening with patience. I firmly believe that God planted the seed – actually a very long time ago – and He stirred life into that seed recently. You know what? I’m not even going to pack a parachute for this. If it turns out that this is where I’m headed – I will take a couple steps back – then run with my heart and jump. So, my grace lessons are to indeed be patient, and to listen for God’s voice – not mine. If you’re reading this, and are so inclined – I would be ever so grateful for your prayers and good thoughts. More details as they become more firmly grounded. Anyone else in this wonderful place of exploring?
Lert's Lessons in Grace 