First Post

So, this is my first post in the Blog world! I hope that I can inspire someone through my Blog like I have been inspired so much my others! Just a little background on my life for those of you that don't know me. I grew up in a wonderful Christian home with two parents and two older brothers! (Yes, I am the baby, and Yes, I am the only girl- Definitely has it's benefits!) Growing up I knew I wanted to be something that helped people and living with a mom who is a nurse inspired me to become one as well. I went to nursing school in Wisconsin at Maranatha Baptist Bible College where I got a 4 year Bachelors degree as an RN. This is also the place where I met the man of my dreams. On my May 8, 2009 I graduated and on June 20, 2009 I married Joe and moved to Colorado Springs where he already lived and owned some property. On that day I became a wife, a home owner, a landlord, and a grown up! We started our life together with little money and no job for me.
On September 2 I passed my Nursing State Boards (NCLEX) and officially got the title RN. However, I did not find my first job until October. During this time my husband was (and still is) working as a handyman with his own business. As the school year started business started to slow down as did our income. The Lord continued to provide for us during this time as He always has and always will. As I started my first job in October at an endocrinologist office I was making less than I was as a CNA and working part time, but I was very thankful for the opportunity to be making SOME money. As I continued to look for a full time RN position I came across a lady in our church who is a nurse and informed me her hospital was hiring. The big reason for the difficulty in finding a job was being a new grad. Hospitals had lots of available positions but lacked the finances to hire a new grad who would require extra orientation and education. I applied for this job and was hired. I was now starting as a critical longterm care nurse. Not what I had planned for my future, but then again it's not my will but God's! So I continue to work there and learn something (usually more than one thing) new everyday! I work with a great team of people and couldn't ask for more knowledgeable, kind,group of people who answer all of my stupid and smart questions. At this point the only thing that I would really like to change about my job is working night shift!
Eventually I would like to be working as an OB nurse on a mom/baby unit and maybe some day as a a Nurse Midwife! I am not sure what the future holds at this point but I do know that an All Knowing, All Powerful God is in control and I couldn't ask for anything more reassuring!