If you had the perfect chance to pursue your dreams, would you?
It’s been a long time comin’…

In May of 2005, I graduated from Wayne State University’s College of Nursing, receiving my Bachelor’s degree. I went on to work in post-operative Orthopedics for 6 years at a local hospital. I learned a lot over the years…a lot about nursing, a lot about people and a lot about myself. I’ve accomplished so much and really succeeded as much as an average 30 year old can… bought a home, purchased a car,  I’ve enjoyed luxuries big and small and developed my nursing career. Thanks to my parents who fully believed in my future and my security, sacrificing so much so that I could complete my undergraduate degree.

Thank you mom and dad!

(Singing at my 2005 University graduation ceremony)

In May of 2009, I struggled with burn out from my job at the hospital and really felt I needed a change. I applied for grad school and was accepted to the nurse practitioner program. How exciting! I had new goals and felt liberated from the stress and anxiety of my job.

…although it was a great place to be and great goal to have -that destination was not a scheduled stop on-route to the greater plan. Yes, I could get off there and set up camp and that would be okay. I could eventually enjoy the fruit of my toil and labor. Yes. I could.

But I won’t.
In December of 2011, I withdrew from grad school and the nurse practitioner program.

If you had the perfect chance to pursue your dreams, would you?
It’s been a long time comin’.

After many long discussions and long cries…my husband told me to fly. To pursue my dreams. It’s been a scary decision to make but so easy. I will explore and seek out whatever doors the Lord see’s fit to open for me and I will pursue my dreams of worship ministry. My heart has never felt so filled and in the right place. Whether it be marriage, motherhood, ministry or all of the above. It’s in these places that I belong.