Kathryn Phillips - Intro
I was born and raised right here in Springfield Missouri, and I attended high school at Central High School. My family is my greatest accomplishment. They are my everything. I learned early in life that without family nothing that you earn or accomplish really matters. I have 4 of the most amazing children (3 boys and 1 girl) that have ever graced the earth. I also have 2 very patient, and sweet daughter-in-laws and 3 dogs (2 English Bulldogs and 1 English mastiff). I am living my dream of going back to school. I always wanted to go back to school but my mom job, real job, and wife job didn't leave me with enough hours in the day to attend school. Now that the last one has graduated, I have the time and the opportunity to be here. Through watching my boys all join the military and my daughter win her fight against cancer I learned so much. Most importantly compassion, strength, and to approach anything (no matter how big or small) with dignity and grace.
I work in the emergency room at Mercy Springfield, and have been there since...well I think the first brick was laid. I love my job, and because of it, I am able to attend school and have extra support (and some awesome tutors). Contrary to belief, I am not going to school to be a nurse. I am in studies for Criminal Sociology. With that degree I will be able to stay at Mercy as a social worker until I receive my doctorate in Criminal Sociology. I hope to one day make a difference in the world (at least Greene County) with my degree.
I am not computer literate at all, so I apologize for not being able to post any pictures of my family.
It sounds like you had a very blessed life! i agree family is the most important people in your life.. don't lose your drive and I wish you luck on your journey!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful family and great career! after working in the same place for so long, i really admire the fact that you are going in a different direction to follow your dreams!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have had a wonderful life, and I am jealous of your accomplishments! I hope to be as successful and have as an amazing family when I grow up.
ReplyDeletep.s I hope that didn't make you feel to old. :(
It seems as though you have made it through some very difficult times.I have a child and grandchild with some major health issues and somewhat understand. Glad that you are getting your wish of going back to school.
ReplyDeleteYou've got very clear cut and specific goals, both long & short term. I like that! You've already led such a full life and the years ahead will have plenty of challenges and rewards too. Keep doing what you're doing and you'll reach those goals in no time.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have really got some kids to be proud of! Congratulations on still pursuing a further education!
ReplyDeleteI have had different types of mastiffs. Cane corso, fila, allaunt, and neopolatin. Great animals. I probably would be a miserable misfigured person without the Mercy hospital. They always take good care of me no matter what. My wife died there along time ago. She was in a car wreck. You sound like a great person with good taste in dogs.
ReplyDeleteyour field of work sounds really interesting and i hope you have lots of good fortune with your career.
ReplyDeleteThe world will never have enough social workers, sadly.
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