“I was born premature, three months early. I weighed 1 pound, 11 ounces. Doctors said I had a 50-50 chance to survive. And that if I did survive, I would have all kinds of health issues, like physical ailments and mental problems. “It was a … Continue reading‘Miracle baby’ believes she’s here for a reason
As another school year comes to a close, here’s a young student who seems pretty focused on her future. “I go to IMPACT Early College High School. By the time I graduate, I’ll have two years of college credit with my associate’s degree. I want … Continue readingGaining self-confidence helps future doctor
“I’m a nurse anesthetist and my husband is a physician. We worked together for 20 years here. Then for the past 10 years I’ve worked in Houston, while he’s been in El Paso and now McAllen. I’d like to work with him again. He likes … Continue readingLong-distance relationship works for nurse, doctor
“When I was in high school, I joined this group that went to the clinics and helped doctors with their patients. I thought that was pretty cool. I also have a grandmother who is sick, and I always go with her to appointments where I … Continue readingHe hopes to become a doctor so he can help people
What do you want to be when you grow up? (Girl) “I want be a doctor so I can give people shots to make them better. But I don’t like getting shots, so when I’m a grown-up I’m not going to get them.” (Boy) “I’m … Continue readingGiving shots, teaching ‘extercises’ in their future
“I have a chronic illness called pancreatitis. When I was 9, I was in the hospital for two years, so I missed two years of my life. I missed family events and all that. It was pretty depressing. But I was getting better, giving my … Continue readingWants to help others with same problems she had
“I think I’d like to become a doctor or a nurse one day. Because when I watch the news, they will say something about people who need help for something, and I just want to help.”
“We’re cousins. We don’t really get to hang out much because I’m going to college and I work a lot as an assistant general manager of a restaurant. “Trying to balance school and work is a little difficult, but I guess that’s just the price … Continue readingCollege student hopes to make his parents proud
“Ever since I was little, I’ve wanted to become a doctor. I’ve always been interested in helping people. “We used to live in Matamoros, Mexico, and most of my family there studied to be teachers. They thought I was going to be a teacher, too, … Continue readingGrandfather’s diabetes battle leads to career goal
Tell me about your hopes and dreams. “I would like to go back to doing hair. I studied it at Lee College and used to work at a beauty salon. I stopped working when my daughter was little, but I still enjoy everything about it.” … Continue readingEverybody has hopes and dreams, don’t they?