Hi Ali,
My name is Mary Franklin. I got your blog site from Carolyn McCully, and can I share with you how perfect God's timing is in allowing me to read it.
I am currently in an accelerated, second degree nursing program in Louisville, KY. It is a BA program lasting only one year. Basically I go from nothing to a nurse in 1 year. My pervious degree was elementary education. So to say nursing is different than anything I have ever done is an understatement!
I am currently in my 4th of 6 semesters - OB & Peds are the focus this semester. It is by far the hardest semester but also one of the most enjoyable because I've always wanted to go into L&D.
After reading your blog I am encouraged to keep working hard to do well in school for a bigger purpose than passing the classes. I've also been encouraged to find someone who has done Mercy Ships. Serving on Africa Mercy has always been in the back of my mind to work towards after nursing school. If not on the ship, then Africa work nonetheless.
Could you tell me what the mission conference was in Louisville? Was it at Southeast? I moved her two years ago to go to Southern Seminary, and I hadn't heard of the conference till now.
Thank you for your blog - I look forward to hearing more about your travels and experiences.