Joyful, to know that I was created to do something

So far, I feel extremely blessed to be here in New Braunfels. I can't believe I didn't think of it sooner. My hesitation, I suppose, was that I did not think I could start my own law firm. As it turns out, it's working out great! With all my dad's resources at my fingertips, including a long list of clientele that trust him, I am having no trouble at all getting my business started. So far I have had two consultations in my new office, and both were clients of my dad's who also needed immigration help. I think I can really help one of them. It just goes to show that this is a need everywhere. I feel like I am getting to live my dream. After all that hard work, it is going to pay off. I discovered my senior year in college that I wanted to practice immigration law, because I enjoyed helping people who were stangers to this land and who could not speak the language. That was four years ago. Along the way, I've had my doubts about this, but I've also had great encouragement. I've met heros who gave me the inspiration to keep going, when the going was rough. Of course there was Professor Joseph Vail, and without my friends from the Clinic, like Jenny, Samantha, Dalia, and Jess, among others, I would have gotten lost by now. Even though I had a strong passion going into law school, it would have been smothered by the stress without these friends to share it with. And my clients, who have always showed me along the way that it is worth it, even if just to make a difference in a few people's lives.
Now I'm here, with all the resources I need to practice this business on my own terms. I hope I make the most of it. I'm almost surprised to find that I actually do love this job, because I forgot how much I loved it when I was working in less freeing environments. I am excited to serve my clients with the dignity they deserve. I'm excited that by giving it my all, I can help them even though I'm new at this. And I am so thankful to my family and friends for all of their support.
Looking back, it amazes me that in the midst of my senior year in college, when I felt confused and lost and depressed, I was actually taking steps into a career that I love. I did not expect it, and I didn't see it coming. I did not look forward to taking the LSAT, but I did it, with the help of other friends who were my angels along the way. So in the midst of feeilng lost I was actually on my way and I am thanking God for it now. Even though times will not be always easy I'm sure, I'm taking this moment to be thankful.