I did it! Yall, I'm a bit proud of myself but I'm mostly so thankful to my God for guiding me through. For providing me the opportunities through these last 3 years. For putting the right people in my path to uplift me and encourage me and support me. I'm especially thankful for the wonderful family He blessed me with.
**Husband brag for a moment.**
That man has washed dishes, done laundry, mopped floors, cooked dinner, taken babies to school picked babies up, dealt with my moods, held me while I cried, encouraged me while I stressed and doubted, and been my cheerleader. All without hesitation or complaint.
And I know he's happy to have his wife back.
The giant has been conquered. By God's grace and will I have overcome.
Friday, on the sixteenth day of December, 2016, I, Mama Helms, graduated Magna Cum Laude (with high honors, to save those like me the time to google) from one of the hardest most esteemed and sought after nursing programs in the region.
I'm sitting here, quite unsure what to do with myself. Sure I have boards to review for, but I've got a little time for that. The last few nights I binge cleaned several bad hot spots in my poor and neglected home. But now I'm relaxing in my recliner enjoying the sights of Christmas in my house wondering what to do. And quite excited to be hosting Christmas dinner for part of my family this week, but that's another note.
So I'm pondering with you all the closing of the year. But this isn't like any other end of year as the New year rolls in. And it's not any other new year that'll be rolling. I'm closing a HUGE chapter in my life. So huge, it feels like a book. Looking back over everything, this year feels like it was the perfect conclusion. The spring brought a new home, the summer a new baby, and now I've placed the final nail into my college career. January 2017 will not only bring a new job but a career.
Here I end my journey through establishing my family and finishing my education and Segway into growing my family and my home and beginning the journey of my career.
I'm looking forward to it. The stress as we settle into a new "routine" (as much of a routine you can establish working 3 rotating 12's). The financial relief of becoming a two income household. The giggles and joy of all the firsts of Dumplin. The play dates with my god son and with my new niece. The *hopeful* trip to Disney. The laughs. The cries. The ups. The downs. The excitement over my first paycheck. The tears after the loss of a patient. The struggles. The triumphs. Kindergarten. Cheerleadering. T-ball. Football.
Whatever 2017 brings, I know 100% that God is with us and that we can rely on Him to guide us through just like 2016. He has plans far greater than I can imagine.
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11
