Where I'm at

I am currently working towards a degree in Microbiology and Immunology. The plan is/was to finish my degree then continue on to nursing or medical school. Then after that go on to do medical missions in developing countries. Nice little plan, eh?

Now, I enjoy what I am learning, but I am not highly motivated to do the work. I don’t really study, and I don't dream about the day when I will graduate and begin practicing as a nurse/doctor. Well, at least not that much. It's not that I am apathetic about the idea, I love the health sciences, and there are so many ways that type of education could be used to serve God. But it is not what I am most passionate about. I haven't been brought to tears in prayer for people needing MMR vaccinations (measles/mumps/rubella). I haven't had any restless nights thinking about those who do not have proper health care. Don't get me wrong, it does break my heart, and I would be honored and humbled if God allowed me to serve him in that way. But there is something else that disturbs the very core of my being, an injustice that I cannot ignore.

Unfortunately jumping into the fight against this injustice is not easy, and is likely impossible for me in they way that I dream about.