I am going to be honest, and I always try to be with my posts (although I choose to focus on the good). Life is really good right now! I am really happy and I am thoroughly enjoying college. And I am feeling pretty healthy too. Sophomore year doesn't even begin to compare to my freshman year because I am simply enjoying nearly every aspect so much better. My heart is so full of gratitude for all that I have. This leads me to mention my favorite quote from General Conference last weekend... "You can have what you want or you can have something better."
Wow! When I really think about it these words are so profound. Especially at this time of year. Last year at this time I was really stressed about the nursing program and I was really sick because of it. I wanted to be in the nursing program so badly, but Heavenly Father had a different plan for me and it is better. What? Am I really saying this after less than a year? Yes, I am and I am surprised at how fast we as human beings can get over something that we have wanted so incredibly much and got a different result! At about this same time last year I was also hoping for several other things that basically went in a complete opposite direction than I wanted. Surprise, surprise...
My journey with the nursing program has led me to studying Exercise and Wellness with hopes to become a Wellness Counsellor (or possibly a D.O.), specifically counseling those with autoimmune/chronic conditions. As you probably know, this has a special place in my heart and I know this is a better plan than what I at first wanted.
With this better plan I am thoroughly enjoying my classes and because of that school is so much easier and more fun. I am learning tricks and tips to help me and my own health as well. And drum roll please..... I have been eating a lot more "normal food" lately too! For the first time in 3 years I recently had corn chips, which is a huge step for me.
I am learning tips from both personal experience as well as school that are as simple as stressing less, getting more sleep, eating a variety of foods, learning what my body can handle, etc. And it is working and I am thankful to be relatively healthy! I am also looking forward to doing another half marathon or triathlon this summer. I can imagine how seemingly silly being happy about eating corn chips can appear... but it truly testifies to me of Gods goodness and desire to bless us. When we put forth our best efforts and he certainly magnifies them. While I'm at it I want to mention another thing that hasn't gone the way that I wanted, but I know that it will all work out. :) I know I've mentioned before, but my sweet grandpa and one of my very best friends passed away in January. Of course this isn't what I wanted or anyone for the fact of the matter wanted. However, I am looking for the better of the situation. Or in other words, finding "the blessing in the curse." For starters, this picture is of me and my grandma and I am so grateful for her and our friendship. I look forward to the times ahead with me and my grandma. In this picture I am wearing one of my grandpa's many favorite hawaiian shirts that always looked so much better on him.
Wow! That was a lot of information and words, haha. I just feel so thankful and I want that to be expressed. Back in 2012 right after I was diagnosed I started keeping a gratitude journal and when I did it was almost as if it were a magic trick. I literally started healing as soon as I started being thankful. Thankful for the good and for the bad. Because good and bad seem to always co-exist I, Camille, want to say that I am thankful for both!
Don't you ever forget that LIFE IS GOOD! Always. And remember "You can have what you want or you can have something better."
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