CNA-Rags to CNA-Ritches

degraypoole what an inspiring story you have told. Please keep us informed of your progress thru school. I for one am looking forward to reading about your progress thru school.

There is a brand new LVN nursing student forum on here where you can post too!

What a kindhearted and generous gift he gave to you; education is an everlasting gift!!!

Remember to "pay it forward" by helping someone else along the way to achieving their dream.

Your story reminded me of my mother when she was working as a home nursing aid for an old man many years ago. Being a compassionate and committed lady as she has always been, the man wanted to show his appreciation by giving my mother a simple house. My dad was dying and with 6 kids to support, he cldnt afford to buy us a home. We were hvg a hard time living with my maternal grandmother and hearing about my mother's hardship, the rich old man took pity of her. My mother didnt accept the offer though we badly needed a place of our own. She said she didnt want the old man's children to accuse her of swindling their father.

You did the right thing to accept cos' you are going to make a difference in many patients' lives. If I am in a strong financial situation, I wld do the same thing. Nursing is such a noble profession and it is not always easy to spot a caring and compassionate nursing staff. I believe that he was wise to have noticed you. God sent you an angel to provide for your nursing education.

This is wonderful. That man saw something in you that shined sooo bright. Good luck and God Bless You!!!!

You obviously brought joy to his life. He wanted to continue spreading that joy. Its his money, he can do what he wants with it. He obviously thought you were a good investment. Now make him proud!

Good for you degraypoole! You will do well. Don't let anyone rain on your parade.....I too started with a GED. Now I am a RN after having worked as a LPN for over 12 years and a CNA for 3years. You keep climbing that totem pole. I meet a new grad RN recently that was 74. She now works as an RN supervisor in a nursing home. She often says "if death want to get me he's got to catch me first".......LOL...we all love her.