Bring in the new year- with a stethoscope and a brand new blog....

It has been over a year since my last post and it is indeed time for this page of my life to be updated.
People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances-at least not in their ability to determine one's potential. The people who get on in this world are the ones who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can't find them, make them. It is amazing that one's entire life can be changed so drastically in a years time. I am a living testimony of what hard work, faith, and determination can amount to in a very short period of time.
I remember laying in bed next to my husband a little over two years ago. This was around the time I decided that my love for spunky designs and pretty creations was not quite where I wanted to devote my career endeavors. We spent hours in the cozy room in the 'house upon the hill' brainstorming about the possibilities ahead of me. I decided to take it slow and sign up for some pre-health care classes at the community college in Traverse City, MI. I could never forget my first Microbiology class. I remember thinking to myself that I wished I could grow some cilia of my own and get out of there. I was intimidated to say the least. Up until this point I had always been in situations where I new I would excel. This was the first time where I was completely clueless and knew I had a lot of work ahead of me. As time passed I began to understand the science world. It is a language different than any I have learned before. It is a study based on a creation so magnificent that I could not be anything but amazed. The human body is artwork to me and its design is so spectacular that I can only believe the artist to be God Himself. There is no doubt in my mind that our Heavenly Father is the only One capable of such intricacy and beauty. This being said- I had a quick and new found love. SCIENCE!
This was the beginning of a gigantic push because I was determined to get where I was going fast. Without the support and mini tutor sessions I would probably never have made it this far without Reilly ! I didn't tell many people my intentions simply because it seemed unrealistic that I would actually accomplish my goal. I just kept taking my classes and looking for health care experience. I was lucky enough to be interviewed by a great Doctor who took the risk of hiring me as his personal medical assistant. He knew I was not trained, un-certified, and basically blind to the inner workings of a doctor's office. I guess he believed in me! What an amazing opportunity and what a way for me to awaken to an undiscovered strength. I am in love with serving the world- one little old lady at a time. This all culminates in the exciting news that I applied and have been accepted to PA (physicians assistant for those that don't know) school. I have made my final decision between two schools and I will be attending CMU this May to begin my 27 month program. In the end (if I pass my boards) I will be a licensed practitioner.
With this new and exciting change in my life, I have decided to move away from House Upon the Hill blog. I have spent the better part of this past year learning about and loving the world of medicine and health care. It is an interest that I want to share with my friends and family. I am starting a new blog for both Reilly and I to share our journey of becoming medical professionals. Our new blog will be a place that we will post interesting facts and tidbits that we find worthy of sharing. Don't worry we will still keep up with pictures of our life and LUCY. Thanks for following and I look forward to seeing you at hobbsmedicinecabinet.blogspot.com
"The power of love to change bodies is legendary, built into folklore, common sense, and everyday experience. Love moves the flesh, it pushes matter around.... Throughout history, "tender loving care" has uniformly been recognized as a valuable element in healing." ~Larry Dossey