How To Write A Reflective Essay On Returning To School
Reflection on Returning to School
In August of 2015, my husband and I renewed our wedding vows in front of many of our friends and family members. We have had a challenging marriage, filled with much joy and sorrow. Taking care of my family has been my primary focus for so many years that my entire identity has revolved around being Richard’s wife and Mariah and Andrew’s mom. I also became a grandmother at 38 years old, when our daughter got pregnant in high school. She was adamant that she wanted to keep her baby, go to school and make a life for herself and our granddaughter Lilla. We chose to support her in her decision and they lived with us until recently. We became official empty nesters in August when the girls moved to a town 50 miles from our home, so that …show more content…
I was moved to tears! I could only marvel that God in his wisdom knew that this is the right time and the right program for me to finish my degree.
I just finished my first class at CCU. I got a 95.5% overall! What a confirmation to me that school is not just for my husband and my children, it is for me too! I had been joking with some of our friends for about a year that I was starting to feel left out because everyone in my family was in school, except for me. I had prayed about this opportunity, knowing that God would close the door if I was not supposed to be going through it. I thank God that He is faithful, even when I am unsure. I know that this is an amazing opportunity for me to shine for
Him as I work toward my degree. As I start this second class, I realize that I had been so focused what a big deal it was that I hadn’t been to school, that it had become something I was afraid to even try to do. It’s okay to start out scared, I can do things when I’m scared. I can’t finish anything if I don’t get started and I pray that I will stay focused on my goal. The best way for me to stay focused is really very simple as I do the next right thing, one thing at a
In August of 2015, my husband and I renewed our wedding vows in front of many of our friends and family members. We have had a challenging marriage, filled with much joy and sorrow. Taking care of my family has been my primary focus for so many years that my entire identity has revolved around being Richard’s wife and Mariah and Andrew’s mom. I also became a grandmother at 38 years old, when our daughter got pregnant in high school. She was adamant that she wanted to keep her baby, go to school and make a life for herself and our granddaughter Lilla. We chose to support her in her decision and they lived with us until recently. We became official empty nesters in August when the girls moved to a town 50 miles from our home, so that …show more content…
I was moved to tears! I could only marvel that God in his wisdom knew that this is the right time and the right program for me to finish my degree.
I just finished my first class at CCU. I got a 95.5% overall! What a confirmation to me that school is not just for my husband and my children, it is for me too! I had been joking with some of our friends for about a year that I was starting to feel left out because everyone in my family was in school, except for me. I had prayed about this opportunity, knowing that God would close the door if I was not supposed to be going through it. I thank God that He is faithful, even when I am unsure. I know that this is an amazing opportunity for me to shine for
Him as I work toward my degree. As I start this second class, I realize that I had been so focused what a big deal it was that I hadn’t been to school, that it had become something I was afraid to even try to do. It’s okay to start out scared, I can do things when I’m scared. I can’t finish anything if I don’t get started and I pray that I will stay focused on my goal. The best way for me to stay focused is really very simple as I do the next right thing, one thing at a