06/13/2026
The last five years has been a wild ride. 7 years to a masters degree, 9+ years honing skills in the neuro OR, and within just a few seconds of setting foot on this property the doors opened to an entirely different life.
I’m not going to lie, I cried big fat ugly tears as I packed up my office and left the hospital and operating room for the last time. I was fearful I would regret leaving my career, the community that I grew up in and uprooting the kids, unsure of what it would take to start fresh in a new place. But I’m here to tell you now it is worth pursuing your dreams.
Don’t get caught in the trap of thinking that chasing your dreams means all your past efforts have been wasted. It’s all part of the journey and framework that got you to where you are now; every milestone, misstep, hurdle, and celebration sets you forth another step ahead.
Don’t let others tell you your hopes and aspirations are foolish. Yes, you may crash and burn- but what if it is also the single most important turning point of your life? What will you regret more? Trying now- or looking back on this moment in five years and still be sitting in the same spot?
So listen to your heart: buy the farm, milk the cow, plant the orchard, open up a farm store, add in a couple buffalo, no regrets…
