On December 2nd I find out my future dental school, or dental school options. I can't believe it is so soon and will be here before I blink. On my birthday yesterday, I looked at the calendar and realized in 3 weeks I will no longer have to wonder where I will be next year. I definitely have my first choice picked out, but am still open to where God wants to put me. I only have 2 weeks left of school before Thanksgiving break, and the Monday after I come back to school I will be expecting calls on National Dental School Acceptance Day (yes, it's a real thing). It is usually on December 1st, but since it is a Sunday this year, it is December 2nd.
I am really excited for this day, not necessarily nervous. Please be praying that I stay calm and collected the next few weeks. Please pray that my heart will be ready for whatever comes of that day, and the news I receive or don't receive. Also, pray for opportunities to open that will continue to help me grow in every way (academic, dental, spiritual). Lastly, pray that everyday I remember to love those around me, to live my life more like Christ, and to share Christ's love with everyone I come in contact with. My next update will be after December 2nd, so buckle your seat belts and please pray!
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Blessings upon Blessings
Oct. 31, 2013
I had my interview at MOSDOH (the new ATSU dental school in Kirksville, MO). This was very nice for my schedule, since I live and go to school right down the street. I think the interview went very very well. I feel like the interviewers saw my passion for dentistry and compassion for others, which is always my goal in my interviews. It was actually the first time I mentioned that I was a christian, I didn't plan on revealing that or keeping it to myself, but it just came out. I felt super confident and it made my answers make more sense. They asked me "You said you know what you know, but what do you know that you don't know?" At first I was like, HUH?! Then I explained how I don't know what my future holds for me, but I know that wherever I end up is where I am suppose to be and that I can hold all these dreams and hopes, but there is no guarantee that any of those will actually happen. AND I am okay with that. I know God holds my life in His hands and I have nothing to worry about. God already knows what my future holds and I know it is more magnificent than I could ever dream or imagine. My God loves me, this I am sure. So, my interview was awesome, but I kept asking questions about faculty, the clinic in St. Louis, and the curriculum and there were so many unknowns because of the starting of the school. The first class just started in October, and there are many up-in-the-air decisions that kind of scare me. I am absolutely positive this school will be awesome someday, probably 5 years, but I do not want to be a guinea pig. I want to be the best dentist I can possibly be.
Nov. 2, 2013
Did I mention that my God loves me more than I could ever imagine? He blesses my life immeasurably more than I can imagine, EVERYDAY. So I competed in a case competition on this Saturday morning. The case was seeing our proposal of how my teammates and I would treat this patient and his family and how we as professionals would work together to make sure the patient was treated in the best possible way and that no gaps would be left in the treatment. We presented around 12 and then the awards ceremony was at 5. The competition was on the Kirksville ATSU campus and Mesa, AZ ATSU campus. We videoed the Mesa campus in and the first three teams of the whole competition were all from Mesa (all of them were graduate students). We thought the awards were done, but then they announced that there were some awards for the Kirksville campus. There were two teams who won $100 together and then they said and our Kirksville winner is Team K4 (MY TEAM!) We just looked at each other in shock! Then we realized we needed to get up and go accept our award. I won $100. What a huge blessing. Seriously, I have done nothing to deserve these gifts of goodness.
Since my last post I have honestly felt so empowered and blessed by the people around me, the people far away encouraging and praying for me (and even visiting me), my small group girls at KLife, my fellow KLife leaders, my family, my boyfriend, and my Jesus. I feel so at peace and know that whatever happens, happens for a reason. This semester has been rough academically, but I know that nothing can stop the plans God has for me. Nothing has stopped Him thus far, so I have no doubt that His plans are for me to become a dentist and serve His people in a way that few get to. I am so excited to get to rest in Him over Christmas break and just enjoy life with those who have blessed my life so much. Only 30 days until I find out where I will spend the next 4 years of school, learning to serve and treat others. Pray for His will!
I had my interview at MOSDOH (the new ATSU dental school in Kirksville, MO). This was very nice for my schedule, since I live and go to school right down the street. I think the interview went very very well. I feel like the interviewers saw my passion for dentistry and compassion for others, which is always my goal in my interviews. It was actually the first time I mentioned that I was a christian, I didn't plan on revealing that or keeping it to myself, but it just came out. I felt super confident and it made my answers make more sense. They asked me "You said you know what you know, but what do you know that you don't know?" At first I was like, HUH?! Then I explained how I don't know what my future holds for me, but I know that wherever I end up is where I am suppose to be and that I can hold all these dreams and hopes, but there is no guarantee that any of those will actually happen. AND I am okay with that. I know God holds my life in His hands and I have nothing to worry about. God already knows what my future holds and I know it is more magnificent than I could ever dream or imagine. My God loves me, this I am sure. So, my interview was awesome, but I kept asking questions about faculty, the clinic in St. Louis, and the curriculum and there were so many unknowns because of the starting of the school. The first class just started in October, and there are many up-in-the-air decisions that kind of scare me. I am absolutely positive this school will be awesome someday, probably 5 years, but I do not want to be a guinea pig. I want to be the best dentist I can possibly be.
Nov. 2, 2013
Did I mention that my God loves me more than I could ever imagine? He blesses my life immeasurably more than I can imagine, EVERYDAY. So I competed in a case competition on this Saturday morning. The case was seeing our proposal of how my teammates and I would treat this patient and his family and how we as professionals would work together to make sure the patient was treated in the best possible way and that no gaps would be left in the treatment. We presented around 12 and then the awards ceremony was at 5. The competition was on the Kirksville ATSU campus and Mesa, AZ ATSU campus. We videoed the Mesa campus in and the first three teams of the whole competition were all from Mesa (all of them were graduate students). We thought the awards were done, but then they announced that there were some awards for the Kirksville campus. There were two teams who won $100 together and then they said and our Kirksville winner is Team K4 (MY TEAM!) We just looked at each other in shock! Then we realized we needed to get up and go accept our award. I won $100. What a huge blessing. Seriously, I have done nothing to deserve these gifts of goodness.
Since my last post I have honestly felt so empowered and blessed by the people around me, the people far away encouraging and praying for me (and even visiting me), my small group girls at KLife, my fellow KLife leaders, my family, my boyfriend, and my Jesus. I feel so at peace and know that whatever happens, happens for a reason. This semester has been rough academically, but I know that nothing can stop the plans God has for me. Nothing has stopped Him thus far, so I have no doubt that His plans are for me to become a dentist and serve His people in a way that few get to. I am so excited to get to rest in Him over Christmas break and just enjoy life with those who have blessed my life so much. Only 30 days until I find out where I will spend the next 4 years of school, learning to serve and treat others. Pray for His will!
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