My life has had so many ups and downs, especially my work life. When I first got into this field of Fertility and women’s reproductive care, it was almost as if it was an accident. It seemed that I stumbled upon this career but it was all apart of God’s plan. I’ve had many days where I’ve cried and pleaded with God to show me the way and order my steps. There were days when I wanted to give up, I couldn’t take it anymore. Days where I cried and cried, even sobbed uncontrollably, asking God why me?. The truth is though that God was always with me, even when I couldn’t see the road ahead of me, even when the path wasn’t clear. This evening at my jobs Christmas party, I was named employee of the year. This is the first time that they’ve done anything like this and I was chosen. I was completely shocked and caught off guard. Especially with all that’s been transpiring at work and in my department during the past two weeks. I was always the underdog at work. The one I felt no one noticed. I did my work, smiled and went home. Many days I felt alone, but I just kept praying and asking God to guide me. I was the person that was too slow, that always messed up, that was too quiet etc. I used to feel like the punching bag but by God’s grace, I was able to stick it out. I tried my best to keep a positive attitude and no matter how I was treated, I chose to rise above and show kindness. It wasn’t always easy, but I realized that I answer to a higher being. I realized that what I do and how I act, is not only important to those around me but to my Heavenly Father. God has shown me time and time again to put my trust in him. He’s been so good to me, even when I feel I don’t deserve it. I’ve been through a lot and it meant everything that I was recognized today. But more importantly, it showed me that God sees me and he hears me. He hears my tears and my pleas, he hears my praise and he knows my heart. I want to encourage you all to always do the right thing. I remember many days when I would stay late at work and a friend would ask, “why do you stay there and no one else is there”, and I don’t would respond because I have integrity. Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching. I’m not perfect but it’s what I strive to do every day and in every way. And human eyes may not see us but God is always watching. So loved ones, if you’re going through a rough patch or you don’t know where to turn, I urge you to seek God. Make him the author and finisher of your faith. You may stumble, you may fall but he will always give you the strength and ability to get back up and stand tall. Storms are a part of life. Some storms are harsher and rougher and may last longer than others but we don’t have to worry because we have God on our side. The songwriter says “The winds and the waves shall obey thy will: Peace, be still. Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea Or demons or men or whatever it be, No waters can swallow the ship where lies, The Master of ocean and earth and skies.They all shall sweetly obey thy will: Peace, be still; peace, be still. They all shall sweetly obey thy will: Peace, peace, be still”. No storm is too great or too big for God to handle. Just stay in the ship and put your trust in him. If he can do it for me, he will do it for you. Be blessed ❤️