Wowzers...and the journey continues...

Wow!!

May I just say wow? It's amazing to see how far in the journey God has taken me. It's a true blessing. I will definitely try to keep up with the blog. This blog served as a little oasis for me since the beginning of Graduate School in Alabama (back in 2011) until ....(insert MD, with God). It has been an uphill climb that is nowhere nearing the end. 

I have left the comfort of home so many times in pursuit of this dream that God has placed in my heart. Would I have believed you if you'd told me a few years ago that the end of my 2nd year of medical school was approaching soon? Possibly not. God knew what He was doing though. The road to purpose is challenging, but oh so worth it. I have learned about myself, who I am, how others see me, and so much more. 

I have seen what it means to be kind to myself, to put the proper importance on my needs. I have ventured to experience life, to have less and to live in abundance. Grace has carried me far and I am continually reminded of why I wanted to pursue this dream. I desire to be used to relieve the pain and sufferings of others. I want to contribute to people's increased quality of life and discover novel ways to treat diseases that we never had hope for a cure before. 

The more and more I study, the more I realize that God has a special purpose. By no means am I perfect, but He chooses to continue to carry me. In my worst days, when I'm committing the worst acts, He has stood by me. God has carried my burdens, shames, secrets, pain and has replaced them with new joy, love, understanding, and passion. 

I've been loved, cherished, cared for by my babe, when I never could have imagined this would be possible. More than what I'd hoped and prayed for! Mom and dad, small family unit, a bestie, and good friends who are there for me every step of the way. Blessed is not enough to describe my reality. Life is not easy, certainly not, but all of these amazing people help me believe each morning that it is worth it. 

Comfort Zone (SHATTER THE WALLS!)

Hello All!

I'm stepping out of my comfort zone. I never really appreciated that song by Mavin Sapp until this past year. God sent me somewhere I never thought I would be to. I accepted the gift and challenge to run and pursue my dreams outside of the United States.

I am well aware that things are tough for international medical graduates, but I am stepping out in faith and trusting that God opened this door for a reason. Spring of 2015, I am in my second semester of medical school and I couldn't be anymore grateful!!

I have also met and have been with my boo for almost a year. God has truly blessed us to overcome many obstacles. Though I know that there will be other tests, I trust that we can pass them together. I declared it to the world (Facebook), which means, I put myself out there. I love him so much that I could not hide my joy from anyone. Shout it from the rooftop, right?!

The journey is not easy, to put it simply. My courses are extremely challenging and coming from a caribbean medical school, I know that I will have to prove myself by being more than the best. I pray that God will continue to carry and lead me. I am also away from my love and I miss him every day. But he is working on his future, as I am on mine. The combination of us should be nothing short of amazing as we reach our destinations in life both alone and together. 

God is in the midst of us. He is the captain and a passenger in the boat. Though the boat may rock, it will not sink. My Father owns the seas, and He walks on water! ;)

I'm so happy to have been able to recover my blog and I hope to keep up with it as the years go by

Stay Tuned...