I have a wonderful career as an accountant, and I work for a wonderful company. At least, that’s what I thought five years ago. Recently the urge to do something else with my life became stronger. I wanted a job that was more rewarding in term of helping people. I also felt that I needed more time for my kids, and as an accountant I couldn’t ever have these advantages. I thought to myself what else I would be able to do? I always had a passion for communication and I took an interest in speech pathology, but I would have start all over and it would take forever. After going back and forth for some time thinking what I should do, an answer came knocking on my door – well requested me as a friend on Facebook.
My old time friend Chris requested me and boy was I happy. I haven’t seen him in ages. We use to go to college together umpteen years ago and attended all the parties together. As we are chatting online he told me that he has a disease called Ataxia. Ataxia is a loss of voluntary muscle control, resulting in lack of balance and coordination and it is caused by damage to the brain and central nervous system. He went on to tell me that he could hardly walk, talk and wanted to give up on life. I started to call him more often and treat him as if he was handicap. He was offended by my behavior and in his shaky voice let me know that he didn’t like it. So I decided to take him to the after work bar, just like old times. You could see life in his eyes again. I started to get excited about his new attitude, but I couldn’t help feeling like there was just more I needed to do. I often thought to myself; if there was only something that I could do to help him get well.
That summer I enrolled in college. My major is speech pathology. I am motivated by my dear friend Chris. I promised him that I will help him with his speech once I finish school. My motivation also comes from my kids. Having a career that will allow me to spend more time with them is like a dream come true.
This class is a requirement for my major. However, I am very excited to get back to writing and being creative. With the rise in technology with all the texting and computer short hand, I almost forgot how to put together a well written paper. That is why the title of my blog is “This is 4 (opposed to for) English class".
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It takes a lot of courage to make a leap like that. I hope nothing but the best for you and for your family.
ReplyDeleteWow! That's really cool. This sounds like a very gratifying field and you seem to have a lot of motivation between your friend and your children don't lose sight of that! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes as you've planned. The wonderful thing about life is there is always time to changes things! After all, how old will you be in 4 years if you don't do it?
ReplyDeleteI feel like in someways I can really relate to your story. I am also going to school to become a Speech Pathologist. I also found myself in a job that I was okay with, but I also found myself wanting to do something to help others, in a more meaningful and fufilling way. Thank you for sharing about your friend Chris. I think that it is important to remember where our motivations come from because it isn't always easy when we are looking in the long-term view of our goals. -Courtney Schilling
ReplyDeleteHow neat that is a lot of motivation. way to go!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the encouragement. It’s very scary stepping away from something I’ve been so comfortable with and trying something new. I guess that is what life is all about? I promise to stay motivated, and know that you all will do the same!! xo
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