Let the Nursing Begin!

As I drove onto campus yesterday morning at 7:45am, I noticed for the first time in a long time... the brightly lit sign that reads "Welcome to Cuesta College." The dancing red letters stood there more inviting than I had ever seen! I got to class in plenty of time, and plopped down in the middle toward the front. I sat and waited, and prayed, for my name to be called, I was in disbelief. Have I really made it? Is this really happening? Am I REALLY going to be a nurse as of May 20, 2011??? The instructor strolled through the "M"s and the "S"s, and finally made it to "W." "Bethany?" she said! My voice squeaked out "right here!" I'm sure my face was as bright as the flourescent lights above my head. I felt like my whole bodywas smiling! Yes, I was on the attendance sheet, and yes, I will be a nurse.

If you have seen the movie Julie & Julia you might remember when Julie said something to the effect of not wanting to post her blog just to prove that she can't follow through on things, I know that feeling all too well! This, however, is very different! School (as much as I've always disliked it) has always been something I can accomplish. Just like Julie, I will finish the race against time & odds.

I also began Beth Moore's Stepping UpBible Study with a group of women in my church last night, and I am so thrilled that we are learning about "pilgrimage." The study is reinforcing in my mind that God's timing is HIS timing, and He is not afraid of reminding us of it! As Beth Moore said "you're not good enough to mess God up!"

I am motivated, I am excited, and the Lord is faithful in His promises! He promised that I would be a nurse, and His timing is now. Nursing pilgrimage, here I am!