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What I want to do when I grow up

May 23rd, 2008 at 04:42 am

I've been in a rut lately, where I know I want to go back to school (fingers crossed for August!) ... but I didn't know what I wanted to do.

Finally, I have figured it out!

I will be going to the local community college starting in August (as long as I can save up $500 or so for books this summer) ... to get my AA. After that, I will transfer to one of the local schools (though I am not sure, there might be a relocation in sight for a different Florida school) for my BS.

I am going to go into a career as a Child Life Specialist, with a concentration in Pediatric Oncology.

I don't know if I have mentioned her before, but last summer I met a three year old named Peyton who is fighting a very brave fight against Leukemia. Needless to say, this little girl touched my soul. From the moment I met her, I knew I wanted to do SOMETHING to help children with cancer ... I just didn't know what.

Pretty much, what my job will be ... I will be there to help the kids and the entire family. You're in the hospital working with these kids, something to me that's so extremely important.

I was talking to Peyton's mom about it ... and she told me I would be amazing at this. I got pretty excited getting the "thumbs up" from a cancer mom. I'm pretty sure she has some insight in this.

So ... I can't wait to start school. I haven't been this thrilled with a course in my life ... probably since finding out I was gonna be a momma.

So, if you all that pray could say a quick one for my friend Peyton ... she's such an inspiration ... and I'll always be thankful for meeting this little girl.

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6 Responses to “What I want to do when I grow up”

  1. managinglife Says:
    May 23rd, 2008 at 11:46 am 1211543207
    1211543207

    You have a wonderful goal! Please let us know your progress.

  2. mooshocker Says:
    May 23rd, 2008 at 01:29 pm 1211549389
    1211549389

    Done! God bless you and selfless act of love.

  3. monkeymama Says:
    May 23rd, 2008 at 01:32 pm 1211549537
    1211549537

    Good Luck. Sounds like a very tough road, but a GOOD one.

  4. Carolina Bound Says:
    May 23rd, 2008 at 02:26 pm 1211552775
    1211552775

    Good for you! How exciting to know what you want to do! A helping profession is very rewarding, in all the best ways.

    Will keep Peyton in my thoughts.

  5. littlemama Says:
    May 23rd, 2008 at 04:00 pm 1211558443
    1211558443

    You can't go wrong when you follow your heart. Smile

  6. Kathy Says:
    May 31st, 2008 at 04:39 am 1212208741
    1212208741

    You can apply for a pell grant through the community college, and that will give you FREE money for tuition and books.. and if there is extra, they give it to you to live on. DONT WAIT.. apply as soon as you can..it is free.. you can do it online through fafsa.gov I think. I know you dont know me, and this is not a scam.. just the truth.. I am a single mom too!! Iknow how it is

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