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The BIGGEST leap of faith.

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I just made one of the biggest decisions in my 23 years of living. I feel quite liberated actually! I have made the choice to leave nursing school. Yes, I am now a "nursing school drop-out"! Not because I can't do it (I know I can) but because I know there is another path for me.

I have shed tears due to stress, confusion, happiness, and sadness.
I missed being at home with my husband and my son.
I missed my shop.
I missed being creative.
I missed daydreaming of new ideas.
I missed seeing my friends.
I missed not being stressed out 24/7.
I used to think that doing what I loved to do should only be a hobby-otherwise it would lose all of it's value.
I used to think that if I left nursing school, I would regret all of the time and hard work I put into it.
I used to think that I was superwoman and I could handle having a full plate.
I used to think that it would get easier if I just stayed.
 
I believe that God doesn't waste our experiences and I don't regret going through the schooling that I have and dedicating my time to it. Nursing will always have a positive impact on my life.
 
I have met some amazing, life-long friends along the way.
I have learned to listen and not just hear.
I have learned about the power of healing by touch and just holding someone's hand.
I have learned that no matter how great you are at technical skills, the ability to have a positive impact on someone's attitude matters most.
I have prayed with a complete stranger and continue to pray for her.
I have seen depressed people smile.
I realized that God places people in your life for a reason, whether it's for a short period of time or much longer.
I have seen how technology can play a huge role in healing.
I have seen inside of the human body and the intricate anatomy that we don't get to see on a regular basis.
I overcame my fear of handling needles.
I learned what being an advocate really means.
I also learned that although I love making others feel better, I don't need an RN license to do that.
It was hard to fight off feelings that there was something else that I was created to do while I tried my best to study and read and finish care plans and make drug cards. I am fortunate enough to have a choice in what I want to do for the rest of my life and not what I have to do.
I am grateful for my supporting husband, family, and friends.
This decision will be one that I will forever look at as a {life changing experience} and I feel at peace with my decision. My priorities right now is my family and expanding my creativity (maybe even a visit to NY? :)
I have several projects underway and I will be opening my shop again soon.
Right now, it's time for a breather and a bit of relaxation.
 

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A tid bit into the life of a nursing student...& what I {miss}

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This is the first time in a long time that I have logged into my blog.
So sad! I really miss it!
I miss posting.
I miss browsing my favorite blogs.
I miss meeting and talking with fellow bloggers/crafters.
I miss crafting.
I miss my shop.

If you don't know, I am a nursing student now with a full schedule and no time to do all of these things that I miss so dearly. I had to get on here though and vent to let some thoughts out.
As I browsed through my favorite blogs, I feel like I have missed so much going on!
(Whether that's true or not-that's how I feel)
Don't get me wrong, I have had some really awesome experiences since starting nursing school
{seriously}
 but most of my time is spent in the books.
Here are some photos of my life as a nursing student lately...
{Injection day!}


{first day of clinicals}


{getting those community service hours done}


{Oh those care plans!}


{Watching some Project Runway-my "me time" after clinicals}



{Downing that coffee}

 
{clinicals}



{This is why nursing students gain so much weight!}


{my home on fridays}


{If I could, I would stick an IV of caffiene in myself!}

Just a tid bit into my current life.
I withheld the photos of the study material because that can give anyone a headache!
Don't forget I'm a wife and a mommy as well.
Whew!
It can be done though.
:D

Hopefully I can get back to my shop, my blog, and the crafting soon.

Are any of you in a similar boat as me or miss something that you have had to put off for something else?

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