Glorioso Es

Hey there!

So there's a song that is prominently featured in the movie "Meet the Mormons".  It's sung by David Archuleta, and is entitled "Glorious".  In Spanish, the title is "Glorioso Es".  As I've started travelling the pre-med road, I just have to say...I've had some pretty glorious experiences.  I'd like to share three.

Let me start by telling you about an experience I had a couple of weeks ago.  I was pretty stressed out -- it was the beginning of the semester, I'd just agreed to work 10 hours in a new lab, and really just wanted confirmation that I could do it all.  I asked my friend Derek for a blessing (In the LDS church we believe in priesthood blessings, where someone who holds the priesthood, aka the authority to act in God's name, can administer blessings of both comfort and healing).   In it, he mentioned that I would be able to succeed in all of my endeavors, including medical school.  Now, this may seem insignificant to some, but to me, it was exactly what I had been looking for.  I was fairly confident in my decision to pursue a career in medicine, given several amazing experiences in my classes, etc, but hadn't received a 100% confirmation.  The second Derek specifically mentioned medical school, I knew.  This is absolutely what I'm meant to do, and I wouldn't consider switching for a second. :)

Speaking of seconds...the second experience happened just last night.  I was on Facebook, when I came across something advertising the Atlantis project, a program which gives pre-med students the opportunity to shadow doctors in Europe. For those who may be unfamiliar with the extra-curricular pre-med requirements, students are often required to spent a certain amount of time shadowing doctors, gaining patient exposure, and more.  Because there's so much to do, I've been somewhat worried about how I'm going to be able to complete all of the requirements.  This program seemed to be an answer to prayer.  I will already be in Europe, as a volunteer with the International Language program, and the program dates align nearly perfectly. While I just barely submitted the application today, and won't find out if I've been accepted for about a month, I have faith that, God willing, I will be able to participate in this amazing opportunity.


And now...best for last. :P I was volunteering in the ER last night ( my first time since completing training), and at first felt a little lost.  Fortunately, one of the other volunteers came over before she left, and made me feel much more comfortable. I had the opportunity to interact with several patients, but one particularly stands out. She was a pregnant woman, who happened to speak Spanish as her native language. As I wheeled her first to CT, and then to ultrasound, I had the opportunity to interact with her, and learn a little more about her.  When we got to the ultrasound room, the tech asked me if I wanted to stay, and the patient and her sister were kind enough to allow it.  Oh my goodness.  I can't even describe the experience of watching that ultrasound.  It was the first one I've ever seen, and I was filled with wonder and amazement as I watched that tiny human appear on the monitor.  Wow.  The gift of life is truly amazing - -and glorious. :) Here's hoping that the rest of the pregnancy continues smoothly, and that little bundle of joy has an amazing, wonderful life.


There are many more amazing experiences that I could share, but I especially wanted to write about these because they represent many things that I hold dear.  I am eternally grateful for the priesthood.  I have received so many priesthood blessings where the person giving it said exactly what I needed to hear.  My faith in this sacred power has become unshakable.  In addition, I am certain that God answers prayers, and has a plan for us.  Even if I don't get accepted to the Atlantis project, I will continue searching for other unique ways to gain the necessary shadowing hours I need.  Lastly, I firmly believe in the sanctity of life.  I have no connection to that baby I saw on the ultrasound, other than the fact that we were both in the hospital last night.  However, I know that even though he/she hasn't been born yet, he/she is alive.  He/she is loved, and both his/her family and God want the best for him/her.

I'd like to end, simply by extending a challenge to all of you.  Look for ways that you've seen God's love in your life, whether it be today, this week, or this month.  Then find ways to let other's know that they are loved as well. Not everyone may be pursuing medicine, but everyone can find ways to help others and make their lives better. :)


P.S. Bonus points if you got the 'tiny human' reference. :D