Oct. 17th 2011
9:35am
Today I would like to write my thoughts and feelings concerning what could happen today, that is, I could be accepted into medical school.
When I think about my life, it has been my passion to serve my Heavenly Father in whatever capacity I am in. In high school, I did my best to be an example to my friends and those I associated with. While on my mission I found great opportunities to bring others closer to Jesus Christ and encouraged hundreds of people to repent and turn their life to their Savior. When I returned home from my mission 5 years ago, I felt that as a doctor, I would again have great opportunities to serve God and to bless thousands of lives through the use of my hands, my mind, and my desire to bring others closer to Christ.
The process of preparing for medical school through undergrad was not easy. Tests were difficult, courses were challenging, balancing jobs, school, friends, extracurricular leadership activities , service activities, and church were difficult. Balancing these activities and performing my duties in each area caused me to grow, at times, at rates I thought were unattainable. I fought tenaciously and through each experience came a little stronger and a little more prepared for the next battle.
Through it all I have become an individual with improved time management skills, sharpened awareness on how to serve others and increased desire to become a great physician. Since the day of my decision to become a doctor, I have made up my mind that through this profession I will devote my energy, my talents, my financial gains, and my time to working to lead others closer to Christ. I cannot think of a better way to live than to have this single goal in mind. This thought has already helped improve my attitude and energy while working as a HUC (Health Unit Coordinator) for the University Medical Center. People ask me why I am so happy and polite all the time. I tell them it is my parents and my religion. I am not afraid to tell anyone about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am proud to be a member of His restored church and I know it is true. Not only have I been able to tell people about the church, I have found many small things to do to brighten people's day. I like speaking with Andy in patient placement on the phone and seeing how his weekend at the catholic church was, I enjoy smiling at nurses and people in the hospital and talking to them
7:34 pm…
Continuing my thoughts, (no, I have not checked my e-mail yet. I wanted to finish my thoughts first before I found anything out).
I enjoy talking to Toby about his fiancé and listening to him tell me what he thinks is cool. I like talking to Josh about the Priesthood and about his turning to God. I love seeing Tim, the transporter, talking to him about Experience life church and seeing the great changes he's made in his life, I find that I can be a help when I talk to Brandon and hear him vent to me as he talks about his girlfriend and the great trials he is going through. I am always sure to make physical contact with those I feel I have gotten close to: I always give Barbra, my 60 yr. old trainer, a hug when I get to work and when she leaves. I am sure to grab Toby on his huge shoulders when I see him or say goodbye, I shake hands all the time and do other things, appropriately, that others feel of my love and of the spirit which I have inside of me. I want, in a very strong way, to continue to bless others' lives by the touch of my hand. If I will live right, I will have a very powerful spirit about me and will be able to bless many lives.
The time has come. I think I have adequately discussed some of my desires for being a doctor. I am now getting very very jittery to open up my e-mail. It has been killing me all day and I have thought about it for a very very very long time. The day has finally arrived and I can now know if I have been admitted into Texas Tech Medical School. (Quick disclaimer. I may not find out today. It could be a whole other month…but I could still know today). Ready?!! Here we go…
7:50pm…
Nothing;)
Tomorrow is another day. Rachel said the coolest thing to me tonight. She said that she's not worried. She said that she is only anxious to check because I am. Finding out through e-mail will be simply a confirmation of something she already knows. That was powerful.
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