So I’ve been having a really hard time with the thought of starting Dental Hygiene school in the fall. Several things I’m not looking forward to- having to be away from Maddix all day, driving 45 minutes each way, & just being back in school sounds horrifying. Just ask Brig- I’m not the most pleasant/happiest person when I’m stressed :) I’m disliking the thought of coming home from school each day to my handsome husband and adorable baby only to study & study & study. Many of you are probably thinking…”why in the heck are you doing it if you’re hating on it so much!?” Don’t worry..I’ve been asking myself the same question. So, like any clever person should do, I decided to pray & pray & pray about it some more.
Well, the other day I felt inspired to read a book I got from someone awhile ago called “My Dear Sisters” by Gordon B. Hinkley. What I didn’t realize is that my answer was right there just waiting for me to pick it up! Thank goodness I listened to that prompting.
“First, educate your hands and your minds. You belong to a church which espouses education…Get all the education you can. Train yourselves to make a contribution to the society in which you live. There is an essence of the divine in the improvement of the mind.”
“I would wish that all of you women…would not have to go out into the marketplace to labor for income. But I know that for some of you this may be a necessity, & you will be better equipped to do so if your hands & minds are trained. Furthermore, whether it is applied to earning a living or not, education is an investment that never ceases to pay dividends of one kind or another.”
“And even though you marry, education will be of great benefit to you. Don’t just drift along, letting the days come & go without improvement in your lives. The Lord will bless you as you make the effort. Your lives will be enriched & your outlook broadened as your minds are opened to new vistas & knowledge.”
Those were only 3 quotes out of like 50 in that book. But those ones are what I really needed to hear. I am so grateful for the power of prayer. It is so real! I love knowing that our Heavenly Father hears & answers our prayers because he cares so much about all of his children.
School will definitely be a challenge for me. It scares me thinking that I could be grumpy & stressed for 2 years, but I know that the Lord will help me through it if I’m doing what’s right. I am going to try my best to be positive everyday! I better start practicing now…. :)
{GOOD START RIGHT?}
Shelby- you are so sweet. I know I am not an expert by any means on this topic since im in a different program but I can tell you that you WILL have time for your family. It is really stressful but it is MANAGEABLE if you have your priorities in line. I have just as much time with my sweetie as I did before- alittle more of it is spent side by side studying but it is still time. Just go into the program knowing you want to do your best but that YOU DONT HAVE TO HAVE A'S!!! I may not have the best grades right now but I am making it and LOVING IT and still have time to do what is important to ME, which is spend time with my hubby. Im so glad you got an answer to your prayers- just remember how grateful you are when you graduate and are able to help support your family if the moment comes that you need to:-) Good luck- you will love school and the people you meet:-)
ReplyDeleteShelby, you are adorable. I first starting reading this thinking you were going to say "I'm gonna quit! Staying home is better!" But you didn't! And I'm not saying staying home is a bad thing, but getting education is so rewarding. You are awesome and you will do great. Kyle has a job where he is hardly home and soon enough, he'll be gone a lottttt more than we know. But we still make time for each other and it will not always be this way. For us, his new job is something he's dreamed about forever and is finally doing it. It's worth it. Although I'm really irritated with it sometimes...challenging times are the most rewarding. Don't forget it! Get it girrll!:)
ReplyDeleteShel, you are so adorable. When I first started reading the post and was certain you were gonna say, "what the heck with school, I have a baby" and you didn't. I am so proud of you. You will never regret going to school and getting an education. love you so so much!!!!
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