Getting Back Into The Swing of Things

I know I have been gone for quite some time.  I have been working on ME.  It was time to take inventory and reevaluate who I am, the decisions that I've made and life choices.  Cutting to the chase - I enrolled in nursing school after 21 years of being an accountant.  I know someone is saying "is he crazy?"  No.  I understand that I have to take a pay cut.  What difference is it going to make at this point?  I am collecting unemployment which is a 1/3 of what I was making CT.  I know people on welfare who are getting more than I am.  So, it was time to kiss the accounting world a fond farewell.  Kids out of college are making half of what my former salary for the same work.  I don't blame the companies out there for doing that.  In this economy, you have to save every penny you can.  So why hire the person with more experience at a higher pay grade?

I started my clinical training a couple of weeks ago at a local nursing home.  It's been very interesting working with the elderly.  I didn't realize the heart that I have for them.  I don't plan to make working in rest homes my goal, but I do plan to learn as much as I can about elder care while I am there.  I am enrolling in the next level of classes as soon as I take my state test and move on to greater levels.  However, I do plan to make a difference in the rest home.  I can't believe that lack of concern, lack of care and lack of professionalism  that is provided for our elderly.  It seems like the workers forget that their grandparents, parents and relatives could be there and that they deserve the best possible care.

I have also gotten back into my first love - baking.  I made a princess cake and cupcakes for my god-daughter this past weekend, and my heart was filled with passion for my craft.  Passion that says, this is the gift that is going to make room for me and family.  Passion that reassures me that God has shown me a more excellent way to provide for my family.  It's the kind of passion that you wake up and think about your next recipe.  It drives me to apply for the Next Great Baker on the Food Network.  So, a few months ago, I submitted an application, and now I wait to see if I will be chosen to be on the show.

I am working on my facebook page for my baking business - Heavenly Scent.  I make icing that smells as good as it tastes.  It's not too sweet,and it not to thin.  The more I bake the more I want to create.  I know God is going to allow me to use this gift for His Glory and for my family's financial well being.

I am getting back into the swing of things.  Watch out Indian Trail - here comes the best baker you have ever had.  With Him ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.