As I look at my paystub I think about how far I have come in just the past 8 years. 11 years ago feeling depressed and like my life was on a dead end street, I knew things were not going to get any better on their own. If I wanted things to change then I needed to take the initiative to do so. I was tired of barely being able to survive. Tired of not knowing whether I was going to be able to buy my kids so much as even a birthday present or a Christmas gift. When our washer broke down we didnt have money to spend at the laundry mat. I know the pain of having my hands cramp up from washing my familys clothes in the bathtub and hanging them on the line to dry. McDonalds was a luxury. We were excited when we were able to wear name brand clothes that came from the local thrift store. I started out signing up for some night college courses that fortunately were held at the local highschool in the evening. When I had completed enough coursework there, I applied for the Respiratory Therapy program in Springfield, MO. Which was 50 miles away. I was overjoyed when I was accepted into their program contingent upon that I complete a few courses I needed prior to starting the program. Which I did. I knew I was going to be driving 100 miles a day, 5 days a week for the next year and the vehicle I had at the time was in no way going to get me there and back. But where theres a will there is a way and by the grace of God I was able to trade what I had for something that was going to get me back and forth. My kids were my backbone and my drive to want to better myself and wanting better for them. There were several times that I often wondered if there was ever going to be light at the end of the tunnel. My little notes I would find flipping through my notebook that said Keep it up Mom Im so proud of you! Gave me the confidence that yes I can do this and no way am I giving up. Finally, in May of 2006 I made it to the end of that tunnel. I will never forget the struggles I have been through. They are part of what has shaped me into what I am today. No way was it easy. I am a firm believer that if you want something bad enough and you are willing to work for it You can achieve it.
Posted on: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 19:38:04 +0000
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