Right on Track

Today while folding towels and wiping bums at the assisted living center where I work, I had a moment of self pity wash over me as I realized that I am about 25 years behind where I should have been.  Most people start off as a CNA as a stepping stone to the bigger, better, more glorious profession of nursing.  I do it just for fun.  I thought about all the young girls I work with who are going to college, will probably get married within the next 5 years and then start their families.  In mid-lament, I realized that the reason I am a CNA NOW is because I had my family first, and enjoyed being a young mommy to four beautiful girls, starting with this one:

Happy Birthday, baby girl!  Thank you for making me a first time mother 23 years ago.  I am right where I need to be:  a young mom with grown and almost grown children who has the priviledge of working as a CNA because I think it's fun.