We certainly don't have a lack of those. It's a totally different kind of trial. We find ourselves having to choose between 2 good things. Derek is currently working for Intermountain Healthcare. He's an assistant to an orthopedic surgeon. He (Derek) graduated from BYU with a degree in Athletic Training and also Exercise Science. This was a good call, because from here he can go a myriad of different directions. He can stay on the Athletic Training route, The Physical Therapy route, Physician Assistant route, Medical school route.. to name a few. We are currently looking into the last two on that list. It's so interesting because neither of them were even considerations until super recently. Working for a doctor of orthopedics has really struck something in Derek. He finds it so fascinating. And as he talks with the doctor and asks questions he likes it more and more. It's exciting to discover another possible future for us! The time and the money are 2 big deterants (is that a word?) for us though. So, we thought: what about PA school? They do a lot of the same things as doctors. It takes half the time (and of course pays half.. or less.. as much. which we're super fine with). There are so many advantages to both. For me, I have exactly the same number of pros and cons for both. The problem with PA school is what if he decides he wants to be a full blown doctor someday? PA seems like the perfect solution, but it has its limitations. It would be perfect if, after years and years of experience as a PA, there was a test you could take or just a couple more years of school to become an MD. But it doesn't work that way.. (oddly). You'd have to go back to Medical School.
Well, that's the boat we're in right now. We certainly are blessed to HAVE all these choices, but it seems to be a recurring trial for us. The Lord is leaving it up to us. But we just sometimes wish we could see the end from right here. We want to be able to look ahead 5, 10 years from now and see where we'd be. But that would take the fun out of life, wouldn't it? :)
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Kirk and I have had to rely a lot on prayer, especially lately. This seems simply when you say it, but getting a clear this-is-what-you're-supposed-to-do answer isn't so easy. I think Heavenly Father doesn't always tell us exactly what to do for 2 reasons. One being that we're here in mortality to learn and we need to do exactly that, but also because there isn't always only one right way to do things. Not too long ago Kirk and I were contemplating him going to grad school as he'll be recieving his bachelor's degree in about 4 weeks. It was a hard decision with a lot of choices, and sometimes it was frustrating because weighing the pros and cons wasn't enough to make a decision, and it was obvious to us that Heavenly Father wanted us to make a choice first. So reluctantly we did, and I'll tell you it was the wrong choice...lol Heavenly Father revealed that to us before it was too late though. I testiy to you that if you go to him in prayer for help with this choice you won't be led astray. You may not have an angel come down and tell you exactly what to do (I guess that could happen though,) but if you go to him and make your choice you'll get confirmation one way or another. He won't let you do the wrong thing I promise. I may be a wreck right now but I do have that faith. Keep it up!
Oh man... isn't it so hard to be in that "limbo" state?? Brett says that Derek should call. He's in his Ortho. surgery rotation right now. So, if Derek has any questions about to be, or not to be PA...give Brett a ring. Good luck with the decision!! (I have to say that PA has it's definite perks... we're done in AUGUST!!!!!)
Thanks Meg. It's so amazing that we have prayer in our lives, and that we can KNOW that Heavenly Father loves us, and all the would-be small things going on in our lives are important to Him too. It's so good to hear others testify of this. It strengthens my faith.
Nikki, I will definitely have Derek call Brett. I can't believe you're all done in August!!! I bet you are so relieved - less than a year to go! Then rollin' in the dough :)
You're awesome Kori! Way to stay focused on the positive! It's hard choosing between two good things but that's where God's confidence in you guys comes in; He knows whatever you decide it will be the best for you both and it will all work out in the end! keep up the good work!
Making choices is so hard! Sometimes I think that Satan's plan would have been a whole lot easier. :) I've learned that sometimes when it is good vs. good, that the Lord lets us choose what we think would make us happiest. It is scary, though, because I don't know what will make me the happiest until I've done it! So instead of giving advice, I'll just keep you in my prayers. I know it will work out for you guys. And maybe after this, you'll get a little break from decision-making for a while. :)
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