New Beginnings

Well my fellow blog readers... today was a monumental day in the life of Livi. One of those days where no matter how big the leap is, you've got to have the faith, and JUMP! 
After many a weeks of being unhappy, stressed, and just not myself. I came to the conclusion of how to become happy again. I've been praying for a good month now about what it is I need to do with my life, and last night, the answer came. :)
So my friends, as of 10:06 this morning, I Lemonade with Livi, gave my two weeks notice at Central Utah Clinic. And as much as that saddens me to say that, I know it was the right decision. I haven't felt that much peace in a long time. I am grateful for all of the wonderful people I have met there, and the CRAZY experiences I have had to help me grow as a full time working woman. 
But you guys... I'm only 20. That would be a very long life if I was just stuck in a full time job that I didn't like that much. I've been wondering why I was led down this path. Why everything fell into place for me to go to MATC, and then how QUICKLY this job opened up at Central Utah. All I can think of is that it gave me experience, and gave me something to fall back on if I ever need it later in my life. 


So what now??


For now I will be back with my girls during what ever time of the day Karen needs me. :) And I will be LOVING every minute of it. I will also be looking for a part time job in addition to helping Karen, and then I will be attending school at UVU this fall. My major will be elementary education OR child psychology. And once I finish school I will then be a Pre-school teacher, or what my dream job has been ever since I heard about it as a Sophomore in high school, a Child Life Specialist. For those of you that don't know what a Child Life Specialist is, here is a definition. 


      "Child life specialists are pediatric health care professionals who work with children and families in hospitals and other settings to help them cope with the challenges of hospitalization, illness, and disability. They provide children with age-appropriate preparation for medical procedures, pain management and coping strategies, and play and self-expression activities. They also provide information, support, and guidance to parents, siblings, and other family members."


So in other words, you are their best friend while they are in the hospital. I would LOVE to work at Primary Children's, where I spent the first ten weeks of my life, in the cancer unit. I know that doesn't sound like the EASIEST job, but neither are the things that those children are going through in that hospital. And if I could do even just one little thing to make those kids smile everyday, it would make my whole life. 


My mom found this quote on pinterst yesterday and it was the answer to all of my troubles.

So I'm taking charge of my life. Life is too short to not be enjoyed.

I know that the only true way for me to be happy is to be around children. It's funny, this plan has always been there in the back of my head since the day I graduated high school. I was just wait for the Lord to say, "Okay, GO!"

And after almost 2 years of waiting for this answer. It's finally come. And although it's not MY ideal timing, I know it's the Lords. I know the future isn't going to be easy, {especially when I have to take one of those math classes... haha} but I know it's what I need to be doing and it will all be worth it in the end. 

So here's to the future, faith, and new beginnings. It's going to be a wonderful ride. :)

..............and THAT'S a sip of Livi's, once again HAPPY,  Lemonade! :)