Mother Theresa once said, “It is not how much you do, but how much love you put in the doing.” Though this is something that someone famous said, it so happened to be something I grew up by. In my 22 years of life, the experiences that I’ve had have been life changing. And though life may still seem yet so simple, I have had an epiphany as to why I want to become a nurse.
I grew up in a Christian home and was blessed to have both my parents in my life. I have an older brother and one older sister. We are a close family with morals and values, and together we truly are a wonderful family; my parents were the pillars in our lives, and provided so much love and support. They taught us to always root for the underdog, and always care about your fellow human being.
On June 3, 2008 my mother unexpectedly passed away from a brain aneurysm. As a family we decided to donate my mother’s organs. Though it was very sad and difficult to say goodbye, we had peace knowing she was still giving even after death. It was in this tragic experience that I witnessed how amazing the human spirit is. Though we were hurting in our grief, the nursing staff did the best they could to make our stay pleasant. The gentle demeanor the nurses empathized with us is what truly inspired me to pursue my goal of being a nurse.
My mother taught us to always see the good in people. Being a nurse allows for all sorts of interactions with different people experience different stages of life. As a nurse I will see the sick, the dying, and the living and also witness the suffering that families go through. I lost someone dear in my life, and though it was a dark time, there was a light; this experience will allow me to give others hope and inspire them to not give up. Life continues, nonetheless, and we often have a choice on which direction it takes.
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