30 Years in the Making

Well, I bet you are wondering about the title of this post. Thirty years in the making, this simply means I graduated from high school in '78 started West Virginia State College in '78 and dropped out in '80. This is where life happens, I fell in love for the first time, got married, had children and got divorced. This all happened before I turned 25 and I wonder why I started to gray so early in life. But do not get me wrong I would not have changed how my life happened for nothing in this world. I have seen and been through things that could possibly be a best seller or at least a good read. For example, when I was pregnant with my first child, I found myself homeless. This is where the kindness of friends stepped in. I stayed with a lovely lady who had the heart of gold but the mouth of a sailor. She will always have a place in my heart as a true friend and when I volunteer it is with her energy that I volunteer with. I had to do something that seems to be out of nature's order. I had to bury my child, but I know he went to watch over his family and he is a better place. When he was here on this earth he was restricted by his body, he was in pain and never was able to speak. But now where he is, he can run, jump, love, give speeches and be a guardian to his brother and sister. His grandfather is with him now, and neither one is bound by restrictions of the living but flow with beauty of the spirit. Now, let me talk about my graduation, I am receiving my bachelors tomorrow and to be precise, Bachelors of Science in Information Technology with a 3.92 GPA. I realize that life happens at times for a reason. I was not ready for college when I went but this time I was ready and met this challenge with open arms. While I was attending college, I lost my father, my brother (who is really "my wind beneath my wings") had a major stroke and I had life saving surgery. Also, during this time I was able to see my son march onto the stage and receive his degree, I felt his pride fill the auditorium and I know he could feel how proud I was of him. I always stressed the importance of an education because what you have learned can not be taken from you. So with this, I leave you with some words for thought, "age is just a number, you are never to old to make the right decision and if you want something and believe in something strong enough you can make it happen ." So go forth, conquer and while you are doing this think of me tomorrow as I prance across that stage ( with my family and friends giving me a standing ovation, along with two winks from up above) and accept my Bachelors Degree. Talk to you soon