When I was growing up I never imagined I would be working at the State's Capitol. My mothers dream for me was to be a teacher and educator. I attended great schools growing up in my opinion. I attended San Carlos Elementary for grade school, 6th Grade Campus, Teacher Academy where they prepared me for the education career, and lastly Med-High where I was prepared for the medical field.
Little did I know that my passion for helping people would not be so much in the position as a nurse, doctor, or surgeon but rather as a public servant. At the age of 19 I was blessed with a volunteer position that transformed the direction of my life for the best. I discovered hidden talents I did not think I could possess. I thought I would have been a 19 year old to be married in her first year of college. I guess fate has its reasons but that did not happen. I in turn became a volunteer in the Law office of Aaron Pena and Associates.
Being a volunteer and a full time grad student at The University of Texas Pan American was rather a challenging yet fun experience. I felt like my efforts and hard work would pay off. Eventually, I landed a part time job as a legislative aide in State Representative Aaron Pena office for House District 40. I must say at the age of 19 I was entrusted with a huge load of responsibility. I managed a grassroots team for Rep. Pena re-election campaign where we won 2-1. This was the first victory of any political stature I was completely involved in. This was when I knew what my gift was, public service.
My goals in life have always been to be a good worker, a good person and most importantly to make my parents proud. Do dreams come true? Yes they do. I am a testament to that but it is not to say it was easy. I dedicate all of my time to extra curricular activities at the University, my job, and part-time jobs I had to obtain to just maintain myself and school.
Today I can reflect on my education and career accomplishments and I am proud to have had many mentors who believed in me and my capabilities. I am also just as proud to say that I worked hard to make sure I fulfilled every goal I set myself to accomplish. I don't think that not having a supportive family and strong family bond that I would have gotten as far as I have. My goals were in part fulfilled because of the support my family provided me with. Their belief in me that I will do good as long as I set my heart to it. From here on out, I want to be that support for those who are not as fortunate as I was growing up. I want to be that buffer for children and families out there that good people still exist. Because I am who I am because of my love for Lord Jesus Christ who is My Rock and My Savior, My Everything. It is because of His Love I can share my gifts with the world.
Dreams do come true you just have to be committed to yourself.
