Making the move.....

to university!
I am so excited! Tomorrow will be my first day at the university I have wanted to attend. I am happy that I am finally at this point in my life. I can honestly say I never expected it to happen. I think I could have been here sooner but the doubt I hold for myself held me back that and plain old life's obstacles. I feel in my heart that right now is the best time.

The beginning of the year was so hard on us. Makes me want to shudder how close we were to losing our home and transportation. My luck was so sour I was almost scared to leave the house. A few changes have taken place in our lives and I hope that we are now more secure but I will never forget the vulnerability that was revealed to me.
Still I tell myself that taking four years to complete my community college education is not that bad. These days it takes an average of 6 years to get a bachelor's degree. At this point I have about 2.5 years left so that's not too shabby. Plus I have managed to maintain my happiness despite our income level. For the most part the important aspects of my life have been attended to consistently and its those little things that matter.

But enough it seems I am trying to convince myself it is all good when in reality it is....
I took my new bike for a ride to the university tonight to see how long it would take me to get there in the morning. When I got there I heard music and realized there was a concert. I located my classes and rode around campus a bit.

It really hit me. I am finally here. I am going to succeed and get my degree. I am going to be a student at the school of my choice. Things are going to be alright!

Its going to be a good year. The year of the students for us. Each and every one of us is a student at this time. Molly in pre-k, Gideon and Yeshua in kindergarten, Mr. Potts at community, and me at the university. Education is important to us and I hope that the children witnessing their dad and I working towards obtaining our degrees inspires them to do the same.