It's a new year that will be filled with a lot of wonderful accomplishments. FINALLY, after 8 years (the time it took for completing my prerequisites and med school), I will be graduating from medical school...PRAISE GOD...It was a very exciting and emotional journey. If I had to do it all over again, I would do it in a heartbeat... I remember when I first began my research on pursuing my medical degree, I came across a few blogs that totally disagreed with my feelings...I remember one 40 something man said he would not have pursued it if he knew all the hard work he had to go through to complete medical school...that's unfortunate...I feel the complete opposite. I am overjoyed that I finally made it to the finish line. I accomplished such a momentous feat...Something that will ring in my history for generations to come...THE FIRST DOCTOR IN MY FAMILY...That's real live legacy in the making...
If many of you remember, at the beginning of this journey, I had a lot of opposition from medical school advisors at my local community college (said I was too old), my husband became terminally ill, I had several legal battles from people trying to intervene in my adoption of my sons, I had to complete my volunteer hours, complete my prerequisites and also maintain a "new" normal within my home....It was all very challenging and very rewarding at the same time....I remember my initial fears of organic chemistry...My new found love for cell biology...my bewilderment of microbiology and most of all taking the hardest exams of my life...lol...AND I MADE IT THROUGH THEM ALL SUCCESSFULLY...
Sometimes in life, pursuing a dream can seem insurmountably impossible if you look at all that is needed in order for it to happen...but, if you take one step at a time you will get there...You must seriously look all that is needed to get the dream accomplished, but don't get overwhelmed with the details. Break them down into steps and as you accomplish one step, move on to the next and then you will look back and see the trail of accomplishments you've left behind. You will make it to the finish line...
It's a new year...full of unlocked, untapped potential...go pursue it...unlock your dreams...believe you can do it and go after it, step by step...
Now, go live your dreams.
I have been following your blog for the last year or more now. I am so proud of you! You are a true inspiration. I am following in your footstep as a 45 year old planning to reapply this year. God bless you for lighting the path...
ReplyDeleteNever give up...it's a huge world out there and your path may be totally different from mine...But, the question is are you willing to go where you must to fulfill your dream...Dream Big...LIVE BIG and GO AFTER IT...
DeleteCongrats, this is a major accomplishment! You're definitely an example of what happens when hard work, perseverance and faith come together! Best wishes to you as you enter residency
ReplyDeleteThank you..I'm so excited...Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI have been following you for about 5 years now (your only hit from Guam lol) and I have to say that I am so happy that you are finally at the finish line. Congrats and best of luck in everything you do!
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ReplyDeleteI just found your fine blog, as an attempt to find even more motviation before becoming a 40+ med.stud. myself (in Sweden though). Best of luck to you in all ways!
/Anders
Congratulations! I have been reading your blog for a while and it was one of my resources that I used when deciding to come her to Dominica. So happy for you and your accomplishments. I wish you continued success.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That's very exciting! I just started medical school about 6 months ago and I turned 30 this month. I just found your blog, so I have a lot of catching up to do on reading!
ReplyDeleteI'm turning thirty and have finally decided to pursue a medical degree. I came across your blog in my own Research. Congratulations to you, n I hope I get to be like you
ReplyDeleteI'm in tears reading this. Congratulations! I am a mom and a widow. I want to pursue medicine. Reading this makes me feel like it could be possible.
ReplyDeleteHow do we reach you by email?
ReplyDeleteYou just did...all messages go directly into my email...messaged are not public...
DeleteYou are such a beautiful person, inside and out! You are a GOD GIVEN INSPIRATION!!! Your story is so inspiring. I am a 44 year old with a family and have been working on my medical school goal for many years also. I am in the process of applying right now to Caribbean Medical Schools and I am trying to stay prayerful and ignore the "fear" in many ways of embarking upon this colossal journey and leaving home. Your story and message that God has directed me to come across is simply miraculous and is more than a blessing. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
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