Fear??

Oh my gosh I was so excited to go on this ward trip and conquer the ropes courses. Fear never entered me as I thought about all the exciting obstacles I would face. In the morning we did one course where you climbed a net then walked across several planks then down a zip line. My team decided to time each other to see who could do it the fastest. I did not come close but I had fun. In the afternoon we did another course where you climbed a pole then walked across a cable with a few ropes hanging down to hold on to then down a zip line. I raced up the pole and had no problem with the transition of footing. However once I was standing on the wire I lost it I was scared to death but I made it. How fun.

I booked it up this pole. I see a future in telephone wire repair.

Once i finally relaxed and put a smile on my face.
I made it!
Thank goodness for friends I might have been stuck in that harness. (My hips don't lie)

My awesome team geared up to attack the course!
Challenge exercises. Climbing the Berlin wall!

What a fun weekend. What a fun ward. I am going to miss them.

Everyday an adventure

I love this crazy life I live. Whenever I say that it means I have learned a lesson or faced another challenge. I can confirm I have done both but I will not bore you with the details because it has been multiple challenges and many lessons learned.

But I will update you with where I am at this time in my life.

School... 6 months left...They just might become the longest 6 months of my life but I am up for the challenge. Good news is I am passed the half way mark. In my upcoming classes I will learn about community nursing, epidemiology, American government, nurse leadership and more. I am most excited about my capstone project. As part of that project I am seeking a certification in Orthopaedic nursing. It is going to require nearly 70 hours of pure studying. I am excited though because it is in a field I love working in. This requirement will be of most use to the field of nursing I currently work in.

Work... Two months ago I accepted a position as a Patient Care Coordinator for a Joint Replacement Surgeon. Many have heard the story of me nearly sabotaging my interview. Here is a summary... I knew I was a shoe in for this position I was confident up until the moment I met with the doctor... in that interview I told him I did not want the position, I really liked my current job but appreciated the chance to consider it. He just looked at me and laughed and said "I think you are scared" then asked me to reconsider. Well I am so glad I did because I almost passed up and opportunity of a life time. I now work with a talented team consisting of a doctor, physician assistant , fellow, residents and medical assistants. I am learning everyday. This doctor is going to push me to become the nurse I never knew I could be. The patients provide me with endless entertainment as well. They are such wonderful people.

Home... Three years into a life in Utah and I still consider Arizona home... even if my parents live in a different home than I remember. However, the home I live in here in Utah is just as swell. I got one great roommate that is such a support to me. I love that girl. Together we have decided to mix it up a little and move. We are not going far but we hope for new opportunities for growth. We found a nice apartment and will be moving in a month. Should be fun.

Church... the one reason I do not want to move... I am giving up by far my favorite calling. For the last year and a half I have had the opportunity to serve as the 2nd Counselor in the Relief Society. I serve with an amazing Presidency. Our role is easy because of the amazing girls we get to serve. I am so sad I have to leave this calling. I have learned so much about myself and have enjoyed the friendships I have made. Thank goodness I will not be far because I could no make it without these girls in my life. They have been such a support to me. Sad to go but excited for the next adventure.

That is my life right now. Trying to learn as I stumble along.