You know how they say that today is the first day of the rest of your life...well, I guess I woke up a month ago are realized that "they" are right. For a number of years now, my goal has been to help Impact Church start a clinic close to downtown Houston. To do this I've gotten a nursing degree, worked in the ER, and started on a masters program to get the Family Nurse Practitioner Certification. Along the way, my body decided to give out. I developed severe arthitis in my hip, and had gotten to the point where I couldn't work in the ED anymore, could barely walk down the hall at TWU. I had given up on travel (which I love) and ever being able to more than just barely get around.
5 months ago I got a new right hip. The difference is amazing!! I can walk, bend, move, and even travel like I haven't been able to in years. I also realized that the only responsibility I had in this life was for myself and my behavior. I am responsible for no one else! I initially considered a part time FNP program in Nashville. I applied, quit my job, then realized that if I delayed entry a year into the full time program, I could have a year to do other things!!! Isn't that cool? Other things!!!
So here begins my big adventure. Today I registered at the Casa de Lenguas Spanish Language School in Antigua, Guatemala. I start classes there on September 10. Before that I have to pack, find places for everything, visit my daughter and son-in-law, figure out money, find a home for a 21 year old cat, and ..... and who knows what else. I bought a camera so I could put up pictures, and signed up for my first ever blog! As for what next??? I'll keep you posted...
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sO GLAD YOU HAVE A NEW ADVENTURE! I HAVE MANY FRIENDS WHO HAVE NOT HAD SUCCESSFUL JOINT REPLACEMENTS..SO GLAD TO HEAR OF YOUR SUCCESS!
Erline- have a wonderful next phase in your life. Sounds like you had a great revelation.
I am a bit envious of you going to Guatamala to learn spanish. We will miss you. Thanks for all.
You GO Girl! and
May God Bless.
Earline, congrats on the new hip.I know this must be a big relief to you. My friend had the surgery done last week and she says she is already a new woman and feels great.I to am starting a new adventure in my life. It is called retirement!!!. My close friends say it won't last very long.They know me so well.I am looking forward to living in Galveston and turning into a beach bum.Lots of luck in your new adventure.
Earline, I just returned from 3 weeks in Indonesia to find "no Earline"!
Seriously though, I'm really happy for you. You've been a joy to work with the last three years. Thanks for all you've done for us, and thanks for preparing your replacement. I wish you the best.
Earline,
Thank you for all you have done for us students. You are going to LOVE learning Spanish in a foreign country. It will be nerve racking the first week as you adjust. Take deep breaths and point a whole bunch the locals will get it. At least that's what I did when I studied in Oaxaca, Mexico for a summer. Good luck to you and thanks again.
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