Just One of Those Days...

I started this day with a tweet ending with "Lord, I hope this day is good." That is the title of one of my favorite songs resung by Brandon Rhyder. It's a really good song and I like to listen to it when I'm happy, sad, angry or whatever! Well...I don't know if this day was good except He did keep me and my family safe on our trip to Houston in the treacherous rain. And thank you Lord for the rain! But that was one of the three songs I'm going to reference in this post.

We trekked to Texas Woman's University at the Medical Center in Houston for their Open House. We heard several speakers on admissions, financial aid, why we should choose TWU, & then go listen to stuff about our interested field of study. Mom, Dad & I sat in with the PT stuff then got to take a tour of the classrooms and labs. Really cool stuff but...

Before we left, I asked the admission's lady how competitive I would be with a low GPA, great resume, lots of shadowing, etc. etc. and her answer was pretty crystal clear that I wouldn't be competitive at all even if I made amazing scores on the GRE. So we headed to our vehicles & Dad decided to ride with me as I follow Mom to Carraba's. We contemplated options...and Ladies & Gentleman, I think I'm reconsidering my career path. I don't want to specifically announce what it is but it will still be medical-related. Even Dad had noticed that I am losing some of my "want to learn" spark and said that I needed some time off from school. I will still graduate in December and weight out my options within the next months.

As I headed home, I phoned a couple of friends for their incite & guidance & opinions. Ultimately, it is my choice. It is my life. I do want to succeed and help others. I just have to made the right decisions that will help guide me in my best interests, with the good Lord willing.


And if you have noticed my somber mood within this blog, I have some very sad news. Mom & Dad arrived home to find our beloved 15 year old Boston Terrier, Valentine, had passed to doggy heaven. I'm trying to hold back the water works while typing but it's inevitable. That dog brought a lot of happiness, laughs, and pure love and joy into our home. She is already deeply missed and I pray that God is throwing her squeaky toys in the pool for her to fetch.

"Sometimes this world feels so cold. Sometimes hope is all we have to hold. Sometimes a prayer’s our only hope."

 - Sean McConnell, "Prayer You Can Borrow"

I thank Him for the many blessings He has bestowed upon me, my family and friends. I have found a deeper faith with Him from all of the good and bad times in my life. And even though I am unsure of my educational and career future, I know that whatever I do, I have to do those things with the Lord in mind.

And the song that hits my heart every time I stumble...

And I'll praise You in this storm

And I will lift my hands

For You are who You are

No matter where I am

And every tear I've cried

You hold in Your hand

You never left my side

And though my heart is torn

I will praise You in this storm