Getting Ready...

Yes, it's that time to get all my paperwork completed for my soon departure. I will have all my ducts in a roll within the next week. Just found out today that I can take my oldest son his college dorm early and then I will be leaving a week later...All things work together for GOOD....

Today, I spent most of the day, getting my medical examination, HIV, TB, Chest X-Ray done...
I should have done this last month....I knew I needed them....I did finish my Hep A and B shots last month...with great anticipation of getting accepted. I normally like to get things done way ahead of time...just in case stuff happens....

I just noticed that I am suppose to have all this done by June 1st. My flight arrangement and deposit, and I would like to have all my paperwork in by June 1st....But, I just mailed in my passport to have my name changed to reflect my married name. I should have done that three years ago...LOL...Now, Im a widow...But, I did change my name on all other legal documents. So, I have to make sure all my paperwork reflect the same name. I sure do not want to get frisked at the airport...Although I do understand why the detail searches are important...

This is such an exciting time. My oldest son is going off to college to pursue his dream of graduating from college and then becoming a doctor as well. He has a good head on his shoulders, so Im sure he will accomplish his dream....I guess you could say he has a great example in me...He's graduating from high school with honors in a week and a half...Then it's welcome to the real world....I love it....

My youngest son is doing so well in school, baseball, and the Cub Scouts. He is looking forward to our move. He is asking so many questions, like "Are we going to buy a new car when we get there?" What kind of food do they have? Do they have a McDonald's? How big is our house going to be? etc, etc. He said, "I can't wait to meet my new friends.." What a great attitude he has....

Truly, if you continue on your path of destiny...Nothing but good will follow...I WELCOME ALL the GOOD that I desire....

We are going to have a BLAST....
Im READY to go...

I am so AMAZED..

I am so amazed at all the wonderful blessings in my life. I have so much hope for the future. Im am geniunely excited about LIFE. The past three years have been life changing.

It's such a bitter sweet situation. The toughest time in life has panned out to be a momentus feat for us. We made it through the lost of my beloved husband. Now, my oldest son is going off to college. He managed to maintain his standing as an honor student. He has grown up in a lot of ways, taken on great deal of responsibility which is impressive. He is finishing up his EMT certification and enjoying life. He won several scholarships....Great job son...
I got accepted to medical school. WOW...this in itself is phenomenal. I knew I could do it. I was focused and nothing was going to stand between me and Med School. Not that I neglected my other obligations, but, I knew this was my time. This was my season.

Now, as We prepare for our next level experience. Im so thankful for all the peace and joy that I feel. Listening to Lyfe Jenning's song, "Smile", I really can feel what he means:

"I'm leaving all that darkness behind meMaking changes in my lifeSo when that sunshine finally finds meI can stand fully in the lightSpread my wings and reach for skyI never felt so aliveKiss my kids goodnightTell 'em Daddy's alright . Honey child there's a whole world waiting on you, Took a while but we finally made it through, Go 'head you can smile now all that darkness' behind you Smile. Smile. Smile. "

Yes, I doing a lot of smiling these days. Praise and Honor to GOD.

LIFE IS GOOOOOD...

More good news is coming...I feel it in my soul....

It's Official...I've been admitted to Medical School....

It's Official. I recievd the call April 29, 2011 at 5:05pm. Early that week, I emailed the admissions department to get an update on my application. At my interview, I was told that a decision could take anywhere from 2 weeks to over 6. So, I was not expecting an actual answer. But, an update as to where my application was in the process. I fugured just email and let them know Im still interest. Well, on April 29 about 11:30am, I received an email from Mr. Rooney, saying he may get an answer that day, but he can not guarantee that they will look at my application and recieve it. So, hang in there. I was wondering what does he mean that he does not know if they will look at my application. Then I began to wonder, are they only selecting certain applications to review. I was unaware of that procedure. I thought all applications were reviewed by the admissions committee. Well, I did not get the email until at about 4:00 pm. My son and I were on our way to a Cub scout spring camping trip. So, I responded, "no problem, Im on my way camping, just wanted to see what was going on. If there committee had any questions, please do not hestitate to call me. I will be back in town on Sunday."

So, as Im driving towards the freeway, I notice that I had several messages. One was from, Mr. Rooney. So, I pulled over and called him back. His message tone was very low energy and monotone. He said, "Joyce, this is XXX From Ross University School of Medicine. I have a decision from the board and would like to go over the results with you." That was it. I thought WOW...He does sound too excited. At first I thought I would wait until I got back from camping. Then I thought, there's no way I could make it through the weekend knowing the ANSWER was available. So, I called him back. He started the conversation very monotone. Then He laid it on me. The admissions board thought your applicaton was great, you did everything your were suppose to by keeping your grades up, volunteering in the industry, and they thought I was a great fit for their program. Congratulations. I was silent. He stopped and said "hello." I muttered, I'm here....I was in a zone that was so peaceful, so rewarding and totallly AWESOME>

I did it. God has open up my well. (as in Jacob searching for his wells in Genesis)
Im moving to the next level. Never to return to the one Im on now.
I thank GOD everyday for such a wonderful life, the guts to go after my dreams.

I am a 41year old Medical Student. On my way to becoming a practicing physician...Praise GOD.