My Resume

I’ve struggled lately with the realization that my illnesses have kept me from being “successful” in the traditional sense of the word. It is frustrating for someone who had always measured success by graduations and awards. Then I took a look back at what I have done and what I have achieved, outside the conventional definition of that word.

I’ve raised 3 young adults who are making their mark on the world. Probably my best achievement. I’ve got to say that I’ve learned more from them than I ever taught them!

Informally, I have studied and participated in the area of mental illness. I have interacted with and contributed to many programs. I have this blog where I document and discuss my personal experiences in dealing with mental illness, especially how it intersects with my faith. I am very proud of this.

Formally, I spent years working with young children in various situations. Informally, I probably worked with twice that amount!

I have tried to help my church as I’ve been able. I want to do more.

I attended college and studied many different topics. I think that is where my curiosity was lit early on.

My favorite role:
I’ve been a wife. I pray I’ve been as faithful and loving as my partner of 32 years has been to me.

I have been so blessed. God gave me imagination and curiosity.
These two traits have seen me through incredibly horrible times and made the good times that much more magical. I may not have “accomplished” much in a strict definition of the word. However, I have had a life full of love, amazement, and sometimes difficulty mitigated by my loved ones too.

I can’t feel sorry for myself with a resume like that!