Today I had my midterm evaluation in my clinical setting. My clinical instructor (CI) wrote up his evaluation of my progress thus far and my classroom instructor, Alice, came to visit and check in as she does with all her students. My evaluation was full of kind words and compliments that I so needed to hear. I needed to have some validation that I am really doing as well as I feel like I am. Alice commented to me today and also mentioned to my CI that I'm one of her strongest students. I couldn't help but to smile gently on the outside but on the inside I could hardly sit still! I have worked so hard and my family has given up so much for me to be doing this. Her words of affirmation mean so much more than she could ever know. I can't tell you how many times I've wondered if my education is taking too much away from my husband and my children. To make up for me not working, my husband is working a full time job, a regular part time job, and as many side jobs as he can to keep our home running. My girls have to make due with a television babysitter while I'm studying or completing an assignment rather than have me reading to them and spending time together.
Is this all coming at too high a price? Only if I fail.
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