Try To Make A Difference In My Life By Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter once said, “I have one life and one chance to make it count for something... My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.” A heartbreaking experience that occurred almost 3 years ago changed my overall perspective on life and created a new vision for me.
My aunt, whom, I was extremely close to suddenly became very ill. It all started when she went into the hospital for a simple procedure. What I thought would be a minor surgery with minimal risks turned out to be critical and life-threatening. After her operations, she desperately needed day by day primary care. It was also unfortunate that my aunt, the majority of my family as well I, live …show more content…
At that moment, I knew I wanted to contribute to the field of medicine. I wanted to make a difference and I was determined to do just that. Although, I was unable to make a difference in my aunt’s life, I was eager to positively impact the lives of others. It soon became my purpose in life. Of course, I couldn’t flee into the area and begin saving lives just yet but gradually I became involved in other activities that contributed to my future goals. For example, I began to volunteer at the local hospital and shadow physicians. Shadowing and volunteering was such a rewarding and knowledgeable experience. I was able to interact with patients at all stages and able to directly see how physicians make a difference in individuals’ lives. I wanted to experience that exact feeling that those physicians felt when making a difference in the lives of patients. So, shortly after, I decided to obtain my certified nursing assistance license in high school. Becoming a CNA further encouraged me to pursue my dreams as a primary care physician. My job was such an enriching experience because I learned so much from the healthcare providers that I worked
My aunt, whom, I was extremely close to suddenly became very ill. It all started when she went into the hospital for a simple procedure. What I thought would be a minor surgery with minimal risks turned out to be critical and life-threatening. After her operations, she desperately needed day by day primary care. It was also unfortunate that my aunt, the majority of my family as well I, live …show more content…
At that moment, I knew I wanted to contribute to the field of medicine. I wanted to make a difference and I was determined to do just that. Although, I was unable to make a difference in my aunt’s life, I was eager to positively impact the lives of others. It soon became my purpose in life. Of course, I couldn’t flee into the area and begin saving lives just yet but gradually I became involved in other activities that contributed to my future goals. For example, I began to volunteer at the local hospital and shadow physicians. Shadowing and volunteering was such a rewarding and knowledgeable experience. I was able to interact with patients at all stages and able to directly see how physicians make a difference in individuals’ lives. I wanted to experience that exact feeling that those physicians felt when making a difference in the lives of patients. So, shortly after, I decided to obtain my certified nursing assistance license in high school. Becoming a CNA further encouraged me to pursue my dreams as a primary care physician. My job was such an enriching experience because I learned so much from the healthcare providers that I worked