~Happy Tuesday~
With the first exam out the way and the semester off to a great start I wanted to share with you all how I ended up at this point in my life! Why medicine?
All throughout middle school and high school I wanted to be a teacher like my mother. I took courses in middle school geared towards elementary school teaching. In high school I fell in love with history and senior year set my major as History with the goal of becoming a history teacher.
During my teenage years I suffered from acne. My mother took me to the Dermatologist my senior year of high school. Her name is Dr. Yvonne Knight and I was instantly drawn to her practice. She was the first African American physician I had ever encountered and I admired the professionalism yet grace and poise she carried herself with. As the months passed I would ask her various questions about medicine and by the time prom rolled around my face was flawless! Little did I know that these visits would impact my life greatly.
Before starting my undergraduate studies I prayed about my career path. I still vividly remember that summer day. I rushed downstairs to tell my parents that I wanted to be a physician; that's what God had placed on my heart. During undergrad I saw peers shy away from medicine and switch their major to something other than biology but something within told me to keep going. I had to repeat organic chemistry and struggled with biochemistry but something told me to keep going. I took the MCAT once....and then twice....and then a third time but something within told me to keep going. I've sat down with more admission officers and attended more medical school visitation days than I can recall but something within told me to keep going. I realize now that something within was the Lord directing me to my appointed purpose in life. I was so happy the day He opened the door up and allowed me to begin my medical education at Ross University. Although it has not been a cake walk He has not failed me yet. Despite what statistical data says I'm here in my 2nd year of medical school and I know it's only by the grace of God.
That something within resonates with me daily now and I'm glad that despite setback after setback God was working everything together for his glory even when I didn't realize it. Through it all I have to thank my parents. They have seen me struggle, my tears, my determination and not ONCE did they ever talk down or try to change my mind about my dream. What they did do and still continue to do is pray with me and offer their full support. I would not have made it this far without them. They've taught me how important it is to always keep the Lord first in whatever I do.
I said alllllll that to say: Listen to the voice of God. Trust the plan and purpose He has for your life. If you feel passionate about something to the point where you can't stop thinking about it, go after it. If you've failed repeatedly and feel that all hope is lost know that with God you can do all things. I was discouraged when I didn't get straight into medical school after grad school. I continued working full-time at CVS pharmacy for a year. Little did I know that this opportunity would prove to be one of the Biggest blessings! Medical school pharmacology is that much easier....especially after filling over 600 perscriptions per day for two years!
Peace and Blessings to all....Keep Going!!!!
Dr. Knight
Tired but smiling! Don't worry be happy cuz every little thing.... <3
What my life looks like pretty much everyday after lecture.....my cubical, lol :)
When I need an energy/mood booster= Chocolate!
