IN SPITE OF the fact that I am a recovering alcoholic, with a horrible drug addiction... have been trying hard to work a decent program, for what it's worth.
Tonight I opened my mail, and I have been CONSIDERED for acceptance into an accelerated nursing program.. after breaking my anonymity on the original application! It was clearly stated that NO ONE with a criminal background would be considered for the program... what they meant by 'criminal' was kind of questionable.
Anyway, I stated on the application that I had indeed had some drug/alcohol related misdemeanors in years past, but that I have been a member of a 12 Step program for several years, and worked in the treatment center where i once was a resident. I also had an FBI fingerprinting done back in June, for their protocol.
The letter stated that in regard to the processing of my background check, application and school transcripts, I am being CONSIDERED for the program, and I have been pre-scheduled for a final interview on August 19th. It also says in the letter that the interview "WILL determine my acceptance into the program"...
AAAAAAACCCCKKKK!!!!!
If there is anyone out there thinking that we are a slave to our pasts, UNTRUE. I got 5 DUI's before the age of 25, and developed a horrible addiction to crack cocaine and other substances, for which I had multiple misdemeanors, jail sentences, probations and treatments.
There was a time when I thought I would be barred from any type of gainful employment, or any type of employment that I would find 'rewarding', regardless of what the pay would be. How wrong I was to doubt the Power of AA and my Higher Power!! I have gone through schooling as asurgical technician, and had other good and rewarding jobs. Now, my ultimate dream MIGHT... just MIGHT come true???
I have a good feeling about this. pinch me....????
I kind of have the same outlook you were talking about. I'm not really sure if I can ever get a chance to find a job that I can excel at. I know I have the smarts to do alot of things but I have a huge criminal background (nothing violent) which greatly hinders me. I don't know too many people besides myself that are on probabtion and parole at the same time!
Nothing to brag about, I know. It's what it took to get me where I'm at today.
I can have a good life regardless of how much I make or how many hours I work. Sometimes I don't realize that. Start praying to the Almighty Dollar and forget about the Big Guy in the Sky! My will not thine be done. That kinda crazy thinking still takes over at times. Glad I have aa to keep me focused!
For me, nursing will not be about the money... it is about a chilhood dream being fulfilled. ...and I guess... the money won't hurt!!
The blessing is, that I have learned how to live happily without much, have learned how to not get 'carried away' when I have 'more'... it doesn't change me, and for that, I am grateful.
Like I said, you never know what God has in store!! I do believe He wants us to have dreams, and has awesome plans for each of us!!
I am truly delighted for you. Please keep us posted and let us know what happens, won't you? I'll be keeping my fingers, arms, toes and legs crossed for you (mind you, it gets a bit uncomfortable after a while!). As to 'pinching' you - no way! Just lots of cyber hugs to a very wonderful person.
Take care,
Q
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