Have you ever felt like you have the biggest decision of your life lying ahead of you and you have no idea which way to go? That is me right now.
This last Saturday I received a very unexpected letter in the mail. Taylor hands me a letter and said, "It's from Weber State Nursing". My initial thought was that it was about reapplying and all the other fun junk mail that you get. Well that was not the case. The letter said I had been accepted into the Weber State Associates Degree Nursing Program, starting January 2012. I was NOT expecting this. I had given up on being a nurse. I had completely accepted a new path of life and was very happily living it.
So now what do I do?! Do I continue on the path I am on now and the choices I have made and am looking forward to OR do I go after nursing school?
If I say on this path I could be done with college in May with my Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. This is SOO intriguing because I could be done! And then I could continue on with my life and the other adventures that await!
If I go to nursing school, I will cram the last 6 classes (20 credit hours) into 1 semester, graduate with my BS in December and then start nursing school in January. The drive is long, it will be extremely stressful, and it would be at least another year! So instead of graduating May 2012, it would be May 2013. But I would be able to fulfill the goal I have worked my whole college career for, the goal I have wanted as long as I can remember, to be a nurse!
I have been agonizing over this ever since I opened the letter. I have shed many tears, talked to LOTS of people, prayed, fasted, and pondered which decision to make. I still have absolutely NO IDEA what path I should take. I honestly feel like I am trying to choose between two great choices, neither decision would be bad, neither path would be a bad choice. So I keep asking what should I do? Taylor and I have talked and talked and talked, every moment we are thinking about what we should do!
I am trying to trust in the Lord and follow His will, but how do you choose between two great paths. I feel like I have to choose a path and then the Lord will support me and let me know if I am right. I will continue to pray and fast and ponder my future... hopefully I can figure it out pretty quickly!
Any suggestions would be much appreciated!! Wish me luck :)
maybe it's one of those things that either path will work great. it's like a win/win situation. I think the key will be picking and not looking back, no regrets. once you decide you have to take ownership of that decision and whatever the consequences might be.
ReplyDeletepersonally i'd pick not doing nursing school because of all the extra work and also the long commute. if you are anything like sam and me then time is limited together and i wouldn't like being stuck in a car driving so much.... good luck!!
nikki... congrats getting in!!! i know that no matter what, you and taylor will make the best decision for the two of you. life is full of decision you'll be making together... you'll be fine either way! good luck!
ReplyDeleteHave you read this article from the June Ensign? It reminded me of your post - probably because of the nursing school comments. President Hinckley's counsel impresses me the most. I think you'll like the article. You'll do great things no matter what path you choose!
ReplyDeletehttp://lds.org/ensign/2011/06/the-power-of-education?lang=eng