I am currently about to be done with my last class ever in PA school. That fact combined with the fact that I have to turn in my computer in about an hour has inspired me to blog!
I cannot believe that this chapter of my life is almost done. As I look back over my life, I think of the many things that I have done and sacrificed to prepare for this moment. High school and working hard to make the best grades possible and be involved so that I could achieve something and do something with my life. College and majoring in Biology so that I could go into the health care field. Figuring out that I wanted to go to PA school and my course changing. I ended up having to take about 36 extra hours on top of biology courses just to get the pre-reqs I needed for PA school. I remember back to the application process and attempting to make sure everything was in order. Then I was devastated when I did not get into PA school that first time. I began a job after we got married at the Heart Center to make myself a more competitive candidate for PA school. Then, I applied again and got in!! And I have been working hard in the program since that May two years ago.
Once PA school began, it was test after test after test. Gross Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, FCM and more classes that piled on tons of work. I never thought I would be able to make it. I cried, sighed, prayed, complained, embraced and tried to trust that it would all end up all right. Rotations started the next August and that brought with it an entire year of traveling and traveling away from my husband.
Through the hard testing, the days of doubts, the months of traveling, mean doctors that I cam across, I have finally made it. I am so grateful to God for giving me this opportunity. I hope and pray that I can glorify Him through this profession and I pray I will be able to help those who come to me for help. I am so thankful for Ryan and his love, support and encouragement that carried me through in the good and bad times and the laughter he gave me throughout the process. I am thankful for my family that was always willing to listen to my complaining, stories and hardship and always found the right words for me. I am thankful for sweet, wonderful friends I have made along the journey that I would not have known otherwise.
I just needed to get a little sentimental today and reflect on the journey that has been PA school. I still have a little ways to go with boards and applications, but I am so close to the goal. Thanks to all of you that have helped me along the way. And thanks to God for giving me His strength and teaching me that He will always provide despite the situation and circumstance!!!
I cannot believe that this chapter of my life is almost done. As I look back over my life, I think of the many things that I have done and sacrificed to prepare for this moment. High school and working hard to make the best grades possible and be involved so that I could achieve something and do something with my life. College and majoring in Biology so that I could go into the health care field. Figuring out that I wanted to go to PA school and my course changing. I ended up having to take about 36 extra hours on top of biology courses just to get the pre-reqs I needed for PA school. I remember back to the application process and attempting to make sure everything was in order. Then I was devastated when I did not get into PA school that first time. I began a job after we got married at the Heart Center to make myself a more competitive candidate for PA school. Then, I applied again and got in!! And I have been working hard in the program since that May two years ago.
Once PA school began, it was test after test after test. Gross Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, FCM and more classes that piled on tons of work. I never thought I would be able to make it. I cried, sighed, prayed, complained, embraced and tried to trust that it would all end up all right. Rotations started the next August and that brought with it an entire year of traveling and traveling away from my husband.
Through the hard testing, the days of doubts, the months of traveling, mean doctors that I cam across, I have finally made it. I am so grateful to God for giving me this opportunity. I hope and pray that I can glorify Him through this profession and I pray I will be able to help those who come to me for help. I am so thankful for Ryan and his love, support and encouragement that carried me through in the good and bad times and the laughter he gave me throughout the process. I am thankful for my family that was always willing to listen to my complaining, stories and hardship and always found the right words for me. I am thankful for sweet, wonderful friends I have made along the journey that I would not have known otherwise.
I just needed to get a little sentimental today and reflect on the journey that has been PA school. I still have a little ways to go with boards and applications, but I am so close to the goal. Thanks to all of you that have helped me along the way. And thanks to God for giving me His strength and teaching me that He will always provide despite the situation and circumstance!!!
Hi Anna, I don't know if you remember me or not - we met in a Bible study freshman year in Patterson. I came across your blog and love it-I'm always encouraged after reading it. Your story is very inspiring...I'm going through the same thing with sonography school (i'm currently in the not getting accepted, trying to make myself a better candidate phase) and am actually considering PA school as well.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing! That's such an accomplishment! I'm excited to see what God is going to do in your and Ryan's life next!
Ashley Krieger
So proud of you Anna! Its a huge accomplishment! I am thankful to be one of those friends you met along the way...youre awesome :)
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