That seems unbelievable that there are only 16 days until I graduate with my Masters degree! I will officially have an MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and be able to apply as a M.S., SLP-CF. That means that will be paid for the work that I do, but I still have to be supervised for a certain number of hours before I am certified as CCC-SLP. Lots of hoops to jump through still.
Since I last posted, I have taken my Praxis exam and almost completed my final 7 weeks of graduate clinical hours. I won't know my score on the Praxis until right around graduation, so we'll see. No serious job hunting has come from my end, but I am still confident that God will point the way. If any of you have a summer job that I can work for some extra money until I transition into a career job I would greatly appreciate it!
I always try to look back and find something that I've learned in the spirit of this blog. This time its a little harder to see...I have gained confidence not only as a professional but as a "grown-up", I have felt a deeper connection with scripture on a daily basis, and I have found a new soft spot in my heart for the elderly population. Working with the "end-of-life" atmosphere has given me a new perspective on life, choices, and loving others. Even though I have no clue how to best serve specific patients with speech-pathology on certain days, I do know how to love them through a smile and a servant heart.
May this post find all of you living in the light of His Grace, being changed because of what you've been given. I would love to hear from any of you and/or pray for you! As one of my patients said today, "There should be dancing everyday"....how profound :D
