Loss of Loved-One Fuels Determination

My name is Roger Millhouse and I am currently a college student for LCSC to obtain my Nursing degree. I served five years in the military and loved every minute of it. I have transitioned out because 18 months ago my wife passed away.

I am carrying a 3.8 GPA and I hope to one day return, but as a doctor. After I finish my nursing degree I will apply to 10 to 15 medical schools until I finally get accepted into one.

I can not change the past, but I can make a difference -- first as a nurse, then as a doctor. I would like to return to the military to be a physician (most likely Family Practice or Pediatrics). I care about people, the loss of my wife is what drives me to become a doctor.

I have a beautiful 2-year-old daughter who I am raising as a single parent. It's achievable and doable. If I could pass one thing on to other people, it is this: Never let the limitations of your head guide the aspirations of your heart.

My faith in Him has kept me grounded and more focused than ever. I understand I have a long way to go, but maybe sharing this story will comfort those who have lost loved ones themselves as well as set higher standards for themselves. Time is to short to hold grudges. Aspire for greatness to inspire the future generation...most importantly to care for one another. God bless.

(Sumbitted by Roger Millhouse)

Comments

[David Mills]

Roger,
Thanks for sharing your story. I toolost my wife to Cancer about the same time. As well I have a wonderful healthy 2 year old boy. I never thought I could get through everything I had to overcome. Family and friends were very important, and to look into my sons eyes and see his momma was the ultimate push. Currently I am deployed, it has been a very hard one I must add. Also one of the most demanding ones I have deployed on. Please feel free to email me at snipe_em@hotmail.com. Take care.

[Mary Peyton SGM(Retired)]

I want to thank you Roger and David for sharing your story. I also lost my son to cancer April 14, 2008, he was only 29 years old. I am pursuing my degree in Ministry Theology. I am also considering a degree in Nursing. Going into nursing is also because of my son's death. God will keep us strong.

[Charlene Wolters]

Roger,
What an inspiration you will be to lot of people. My heart goes out to you for the death of your wife and my hand goes out to you to pat you on the back to say well done and keep going you'll do it. It's not easy having someone that you love pass away, it's been 2 years since my mother passed away and it still doesn't seem like she's gone, but I know she is.

[David Muzingo]

Wow, death seems to inspire the will to prevent it, in many people. My wife also died, on the 22nd of April 2008. I am still just DEVASTATED, by her death. She was only 40, and her death came suddenly & took me completely by surprise. I Never imagined that she would die before me. I have a bachelors degree, but in social work, which I do not want to pursue any further. I have been thinking about medical school and Physician's Assistant programs. I like helping people, but I want to be able to actually "solve the problem", which is rather impractical in social work, I feel. The best of luck to you all, may GOD grant comfort and success, to all of you.