You Are Not an Accident

I'm on a committee at church that is planning the 40 Days of Purpose to start in the fall. In preparation for this I am re-reading the Purpose Driven Life. Actually I'm not positive that I've read it in it's entirety before, so some things are jumping out at me as new and insightful. This is a poem by Russell Kelfer that is found in Chapter 2.

You are who you are for a reason.
You're part of an intricate plan.
You're a precious and perfect unique design,
Called God's special woman or man.

You look like you look for a reason.
Our God made no mistake.
He knit you together within the womb,
You're just what He wanted to make.

The parents you had were the ones he chose,
And no matter how you may feel,
They were custom-designed with God's plan in mind,
And they bear the Master's seal.

No, that trauma you faced was not easy.
And God wept that it hurt you so;
But it was allowed to shape your heart
So that into his likeness you'd grow.

You are who you are for a reason,
You've been formed by the Master's rod.
You are who you are, beloved,
Because there is a God!

WooHoo!!

I received some exciting news on Thursday. Six and a half weeks ago I took an exam to receive my certification in peri-anesthesia nursing. I equate this to nursing boards for my specialty. The only difference is that it is not required, but is optional. Don't ask me why, but I decided to go for it. And finally I heard that I passed! I was quite ecstatic and very relieved. I believe I may have even jumped up and down and kinda got the chills. It was fun going to work and receiving congratulations and hugs from my co-workers.

Now I just need to get 90 continuing education credits every three years. Yikes, I better set aside my procrastinating ways or that could get ugly. :)

To all of you who supported me along the way. . . THANK YOU! You're the best. . .