Sometimes the best solution to a situation is something that you would never in a million years imagine. As providers, RNs, CNMs, MDs, etc., we are taught the "right" way to do certain things. So you come across as situation that has two potential outcomes. One is clearly more desirable than the other, but to get to that outcome, we need to think out of the box and "break" the norms. Which path do you choose? This is a tough decision to make. But when well thought out and purposefully executed, the "wrong" decision just might be the "right" decision. So what matters in the end? The path taken to the goal or the final goal? I guess that depends on if the goal is a positive outcome.
Anyway, I am now rambling. I think the point of this blurb is that sometimes the best option is the option that is left unconsidered for whatever reason. And that is often a shame. Thinking out of the box is what makes this world turn. Question, brainstorm, process, make changes. The world may be a better place because of it :)
XOXO Sabrina
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Mid-semester notes
So yesterday I registered for the fall term. It's hard to believe that I am through half of the first term already! Classes are going well. The work-load is manageable. I love that I can move at my own pace. The kids are away for a few days. That is giving me a chance to really get ahead in my work. The more I am ahead, the more time I will have to do stuff with them before their school starts again in 2 weeks. This is a new concept to me. I am a procrastinator! But honestly, I am liking being ahead of schedule. I am less stressed. :)
Nothing profound to add today. But trust me, I have a few thoughts up my sleeve for my next entry ;)
XOXO Sabrina
Nothing profound to add today. But trust me, I have a few thoughts up my sleeve for my next entry ;)
XOXO Sabrina
Monday, August 8, 2011
A thought from Helen Keller
“A happy life consists not in the absence, but in the mastery of hardships.” ~ Helen Keller
Helen Keller was an amazing woman. Despite the "hardships" that were dealt to her, she pushed on with her life. I'm sure she had her moments when she thought she couldn't continue. We all have those moments. Even though she could not see or hear the world around her, she lived her life with happiness and appreciation for what she did have. And thank goodness she did! She made such an amazing contribution to this world! Her writing, her political activism, etc. And thank goodness for Anne Sullivan who stood by her for all those years!!
It is amazing what we can accomplish with the love and support of our family and friends. Even extreme life stressors can be overcome!
Stressors and hardships come in all shapes and sizes. From the little things like running out of milk after you put cereal in a bowl to the big things like a death in the family. How we handle these stressors determines what effect they have on our lives. Do we let the emotional stress build up, or do we face it head on? Do we explore our stress and find ways to make it better, or do we just think there is no hope in things getting better?
School has been stressful. Not just on me, but on the family as well. I spend many hours seated at my desk working on studies. "Mom! All you do is school!" That makes me feel guilty and selfish for pursuing my life goal. So what do I do to balance? I step away from the studies and decide what is more important: reading a textbook chapter word for word or spending a little extra time with the family? No matter what I am doing with my life, my family will always come first! I need them to be happy so I can be happy.
Life is also stressful right now in other respects best left undisclosed here. But we will prevail! Despite how gloomy life may look, there is a clearing sky and a rainbow coming. It is important for all to remember that. No matter how bad life looks, how bad the hardships (real or conceived) may get, things will get better. Chin up and greet tomorrow with a smile. :)
I KNOW that Helen was right. Hardships make us stronger because they challenge us to our core. Knowing we can overcome the little stuff makes us more confident that we can overcome the big stuff. Get out there and conquer a mole hill!
26 months till graduation!!
XOXO ~Sabrina
Helen Keller was an amazing woman. Despite the "hardships" that were dealt to her, she pushed on with her life. I'm sure she had her moments when she thought she couldn't continue. We all have those moments. Even though she could not see or hear the world around her, she lived her life with happiness and appreciation for what she did have. And thank goodness she did! She made such an amazing contribution to this world! Her writing, her political activism, etc. And thank goodness for Anne Sullivan who stood by her for all those years!!
It is amazing what we can accomplish with the love and support of our family and friends. Even extreme life stressors can be overcome!
Stressors and hardships come in all shapes and sizes. From the little things like running out of milk after you put cereal in a bowl to the big things like a death in the family. How we handle these stressors determines what effect they have on our lives. Do we let the emotional stress build up, or do we face it head on? Do we explore our stress and find ways to make it better, or do we just think there is no hope in things getting better?
School has been stressful. Not just on me, but on the family as well. I spend many hours seated at my desk working on studies. "Mom! All you do is school!" That makes me feel guilty and selfish for pursuing my life goal. So what do I do to balance? I step away from the studies and decide what is more important: reading a textbook chapter word for word or spending a little extra time with the family? No matter what I am doing with my life, my family will always come first! I need them to be happy so I can be happy.
Life is also stressful right now in other respects best left undisclosed here. But we will prevail! Despite how gloomy life may look, there is a clearing sky and a rainbow coming. It is important for all to remember that. No matter how bad life looks, how bad the hardships (real or conceived) may get, things will get better. Chin up and greet tomorrow with a smile. :)
I KNOW that Helen was right. Hardships make us stronger because they challenge us to our core. Knowing we can overcome the little stuff makes us more confident that we can overcome the big stuff. Get out there and conquer a mole hill!
26 months till graduation!!
XOXO ~Sabrina
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
The First Step
"A journey of a thousand miles nust begin with a single step." ~ Lao Tzu
Today marks the day that I take the first step of my journey. :)
Looking through the classwork that is expected of me this term, I am a little daunted. It's a challenge to figure out where to even begin. That being said, the classes look quite interesting. I am enrolled in three classes this term. (The Role of Midwifery and Birth Centers, Pathosphyiology, and Theory)
The biggest challenge for me will be managing my time while the children are home this summer. Wish me luck!
Today marks the day that I take the first step of my journey. :)
Looking through the classwork that is expected of me this term, I am a little daunted. It's a challenge to figure out where to even begin. That being said, the classes look quite interesting. I am enrolled in three classes this term. (The Role of Midwifery and Birth Centers, Pathosphyiology, and Theory)
The biggest challenge for me will be managing my time while the children are home this summer. Wish me luck!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Broadening the Circle
"The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are." ~C.C. Lewis
As my time in Hyden comes to a close, I reflect on everything that I have gained here.
The Frontier Community has proved to be AMAZING!! When we all arrived here on Monday, we knew no one. That quickly changed as we got to our dorm rooms. Nothing like living with someone to get to know them, right? ;) The entire class gathered on many occasions and as the hours passed, we opened up our lives to each other. We shared stories, laughs, and even some tears. With that we became friends! With friendship comes the feeling of support. We are not traveling this journey alone!! With the guidance of the faculty and staff of Frontier, we WILL succeed in this venture. We will share our wisdom and circle around each other with love and support from this day forward.
I know that there is more. This experience has been something very special. And honestly I didn't really expect that. But I am grateful that I have been given this opportunity.
My vision moving forward is pretty simple. I will travel through this program with my sisters by my side. In many months, we will arrive at our destination together.... as MIDWIVES!
Thank you to my "Pink Ladies" for making this trip memorable!!
XOXO Sabrina
As my time in Hyden comes to a close, I reflect on everything that I have gained here.
The Frontier Community has proved to be AMAZING!! When we all arrived here on Monday, we knew no one. That quickly changed as we got to our dorm rooms. Nothing like living with someone to get to know them, right? ;) The entire class gathered on many occasions and as the hours passed, we opened up our lives to each other. We shared stories, laughs, and even some tears. With that we became friends! With friendship comes the feeling of support. We are not traveling this journey alone!! With the guidance of the faculty and staff of Frontier, we WILL succeed in this venture. We will share our wisdom and circle around each other with love and support from this day forward.
I know that there is more. This experience has been something very special. And honestly I didn't really expect that. But I am grateful that I have been given this opportunity.
My vision moving forward is pretty simple. I will travel through this program with my sisters by my side. In many months, we will arrive at our destination together.... as MIDWIVES!
Thank you to my "Pink Ladies" for making this trip memorable!!
XOXO Sabrina
Monday, June 13, 2011
Venture Towards the Vision
"The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs." ~Vance Havner
We can dream all we want to do great things in our lives. If we do not act on those dreams, take that first step, we will never attain that goal. Even the smallest steps toward the goal/dream can keep us on the right track in life. And along the way, we will certainly hit detours, but we need to keep moving forward. We are given the gift of each day and it is up to us how we use that day. Do we sit idly by and do nothing, or do we actively engage in each moment and make it ours.
I sit here at the airport about to take a step towards my vision... to become a midwife. I could be annoyed that the flight is delayed, yet I choose to sit back and enjoy the moments that I have been given to reflect on this new venture. I do not expect it to be easy, yet I don't expect it to be difficult. I expect it to be wrought with challenges. As I meet those challenges, I expect to feel overwhelming pride that I am headed in the right direction. See, challenges are not difficulties to me. They are opportunities to push me to my limits. Without pushing myself to my limits, I may never know what I am truly capable of.
Today's advice? Get out there and do something with your day. You will never, ever, get today back. There is so much out there to experience... get out there!
XOXO Sabrina
We can dream all we want to do great things in our lives. If we do not act on those dreams, take that first step, we will never attain that goal. Even the smallest steps toward the goal/dream can keep us on the right track in life. And along the way, we will certainly hit detours, but we need to keep moving forward. We are given the gift of each day and it is up to us how we use that day. Do we sit idly by and do nothing, or do we actively engage in each moment and make it ours.
I sit here at the airport about to take a step towards my vision... to become a midwife. I could be annoyed that the flight is delayed, yet I choose to sit back and enjoy the moments that I have been given to reflect on this new venture. I do not expect it to be easy, yet I don't expect it to be difficult. I expect it to be wrought with challenges. As I meet those challenges, I expect to feel overwhelming pride that I am headed in the right direction. See, challenges are not difficulties to me. They are opportunities to push me to my limits. Without pushing myself to my limits, I may never know what I am truly capable of.
Today's advice? Get out there and do something with your day. You will never, ever, get today back. There is so much out there to experience... get out there!
XOXO Sabrina
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
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