The Old Me is Dead & Gone...!

Wow! I didn't realize how long it has been since my last post on Blogspot.. almost a MONTH ago and believe me - so much as changed since then.... let me share :)

You may be surprised to learn for the first time (unless you an avid Facebook / MySpace Stalker of mine lol) that I'm sitting in the Hilton Hotel in Fort Wayne, Indiana - for JOB TRAINING!! That's right.. yesterday (March 30) was my first day with the Muscular Dystrophy Association as a Health Care Services Coordinator. Essentially, I have thee most rewarding job in the company! Okay... so everyone has very rewarding positions.. but I'm very blessed to become the newest HCSC in Columbus, Ohio - they havn't had one in over a year.

So what does a Health Care Services Coordinator do?

Everything :) Okay, so not everything.. I serve mostly as a Liasion between MDA, Patients, Patient Families & Doctors. I'll attend Clinics with my Patients 3 days a week at OSU Medical Center & Nationwide Children's Hospital.. at these Clinics, the patients may get referrels for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy & Respritory Therapy. I'll be there as a Support System.. I'm also responsible for Support Groups in my Region / District for both Patients, Patient Families & Caregivers. And the coolest part... I'm the Camp Director for MDA Summer Camp in Columbus, Ohio from June 14-19, 2009! That's Right.... you can take the girl out of 4-H Camp, but you can't take the 4-H Camp out of the girl! I'll be applying my knowledge & skills from Camp Directing in the past to this camp... in 2008, there were 80 Campers who attended - and each camper is paired with a Counselor. WOW! 80 Counselors.. I have A LOT of Recruitment & Training to do.. but I have some prospects in mind...

In addition.. I'll also be working with the Program Coordinators to talk with potential & current sponsors about MDA Fundraising.. you've probably heard of the MDA Lock-Up's (Jail & Bail), the Shamrock Program (which ended today) and some of the others such as Bowl-A-Thons, Hop-A-Thons, Stride & Ride, Motorcycle Events & yes.. the Labor Day Tele-A-Thon with JERRY LEWIS!!

I have met some incredible people thus far w/ MDA who are becoming great friends. At our New Staff Training in Fort Wayne - we've reviewed Company Policies, Procedures, Sales Techniques, Programs, etc. It's been "information overload", but it's worth it. I'm excited about Thursday - which is my first day at the office.. and thanks to Kristin, I have a new pair of BEAUTIFUL black & white CHANEL Pearls to wear in style... love her =)

I think I've gained 10 pounds since I've been here... we've done nothing but eat amazing food! Even the Hotel Banquet food was stellar.. however, tonight's NY Strip Steak & Wine.... WON my heart (hint hint to any perspective boyfriends!). Thanks MDA for a great first 3 days!

Well it's almost 1am and I need to be awake at 7 - yikes! Please Pray for me in this new position.. I'm nervous about what is to come .... but I know that putting my Faith in the Lord will get me to greater heights!

Cheers*