This is just a reminder that you are exactly where you’re supposed to be right now. Doing whatever it is your doing and you are killing it! 

From the outside looking in, most people would probably think I have a perfect or nearly perfect life and everything has gone exactly as I wanted it. News flash, no, it’s not, and that probably isn’t the case for most of us. But over the last 2 months (I’ve been in medical school for about 2 months now), God has consistently showed me that I am exactly where I’m supposed to be, and my journey and experiences thus far in life were far from coincidences and in fact very intentional.  

We all have goals and desires, and for my followers that believe in God, we pray constantly over those goals and desires! I’ve had some big prayers and desires that God didn’t grant, but rest assured, He knew what was best for me, what I needed, and had something better in store for me. 

The biggest, most apparent example in my life right now is school. I’m actually not where I wanted to be. When applying for schools, I really wanted to go to a school in Texas. I went to undergrad in San Antonio, Texas and my boyfriend currently lives in Houston, Texas. (We’re long distance.) I love the state of Texas and hope to return there someday!

Well, I didn’t get accepted to any Texas schools, so I am in school in my hometown and living at home with my parents. Yea, not a cool new place, not living on my own, and not that luxurious. BUT God always has a plan and He knows what’s best. School has been far from easy, and I’ve needed my family, especially my mother, for support. When you’re going through a rough patch or difficult journey, you need someone to lean on. You also need someone that can occasionally do your laundry, do your hair, and cook dinner for you when you’re overwhelmed and trying to focus on other things. It’s not just about the chores and food; sometimes you need support via encouragement and the reminder that you can do this. That has been my family, and especially my mom, when I’m getting down and out about not doing so well in school. 

So, I’m surprisingly glad I’m at home and in my hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas to lean on my family. If I had it my way, I’d be in Texas with less support, probably struggling even more than I already am, and probably on the verge of having a breakdown. 

Whether you’re in school, working a stressful career, a single parent, whatever! Life. Is. Hard. So, make sure to have your support system close, whether that be blood family or your chosen family and friends. Wherever you are in this journey of life, you’re exactly where you are supposed to be and things can and will get better. We just have to keep pushing and keep trying our very best. 

Sending love, progression, and faith. I believe in you! 

Margaret Nicole