I think I may have finally found my niche.

I had always planned to be a midwife, had dreamed about it since I was a teen.  When real-life intervened and I was not able to complete the college necessary when I was in my twenties, I adjusted and promised myself it would just be .... later.

Twenty plus years gone by, I went back to college and life again intervened.  Despite my 3.84 GPA, I was forced to forgo my dream to help my then 9 year old son when he began to have problems at school (problems that eventually led to a Autism diagnosis).  Since that time, I have acted as a birth coach and it has been fulfilling.  I don't know that I will ever get back to school, but I do intend to continue to work as a birth coach when someone needs me.

When I was hired this past week, I had no clue that I would love this job as much as I do. I was just thrilled to be working again after a considerable length of time working only temp jobs. As a single mom, that was a terrifying place to be. I was hired by a company that provides care-givers for the elderly and disabled, enabling them to stay in their own homes.

I just love the job!  I feel needed. The clients are truly appreciative of the time you spend with them.  For me it is easy to treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve ... I just treat them as if they were a member of my own family ... the same way I would treat my grandmother were she still alive.  I have always wondered why the crones and sages among us were not treated with more reverence ... I may never have the answer to that question, but now I have the chance to make a difference, one person at a time.

Today when I got ready to leave one clients home, she asked when I would be back ... I told her on Wednesday.  She said "That's a long time."  I agreed, but assured her I would be back.  As I turned to leave, she looked up at me and said "I love you."  I turned back to her, gave her a hug and told her I loved her too.  And I do.  She is so sweet.

The goddess has been so good to me and I am so very blessed.

May the goddess bless you as well.