Sunday,
March 2, 2014
6:40 PM
The New Year has
brought with it gained perspective. Last
year was a whirl wind of actives. Helping AWV , getting married, becoming President of the Board of Directors for CuidandoLos Niños,
traveling to Ecuador and last but definitely not least learning about a new
addition to our family.
All of these events
have taught me a few things. First is love and be loved. I have always looked
up to my friends who are married and who seem to still have that special love
even after several years. My goal is to maintain that love with my Mountain Man.
This year as we add our first addition to our family, I will make sure our
priority is growing and loving together.
The second
lesson involves how we view the
world. I have been fortunate to have the
opportunity to travel the world. Each place I visit brings with it beauty and
respect for other cultures. Ecuador was no different. I loved the hill-side homes, splendid views,
parks, waterfalls and markets selling various treasures. I cherished the fact that I could travel with
my husband and that he too has that adventurous spirit. While it was wonderful
to have this opportunity to explore this year, at the end of the day, the most
beautiful sight in the world is the sunset I see every day in New Mexico.
The next lesson is
one in responsibility and leadership. One thing I know about myself is I tend
to keep a full plate. At times I take on more responsibility than I
should. And sometimes individuals take
advantage of my time. What I learned was
if you have an opportunity for growth and a mentor helps by encouraging and
fostering that growth you will not feel
as though your time is being taken advantage of. Luckily for me when I accepted
the responsibility of Board President I had the support of not only the
outgoing President but also our Executive Director. Both are amazing women who
inspire and keep me motivated.
Moving on into this
new year I have decided to work towards some personal goals. I have always
preferred a life of service and ultimately I think a goal of serving my
community as a leader is the next step. I was selected for the Emerge Program
here in New Mexico for the 2014 class. I can't wait to learn and be inspired by
other like-minded leaders in my community. And always remember we are all more than Just a Nurse.
To all those who
inspire me: thank you from my soul.
