October has become one of my all-time favorite months out of the year. Since the year of 2011 I have either accomplished something big or something great has happened in the month of October. Not only do the leaves start to change, I seem to start to change as well. The trees let their leaves go and it is beautiful, and I have to say, letting go of anxiety, fear, or whatever is holding you back is beautiful as well.
The last week of October is upon us, and looking back at this month, so much has happened in my life. To be fair, it began in September. My anxiety has held me back from doing many things, but that month I felt the need to find a job. Nothing became of it, I prayed and waited, and then the last week of September is when everything went full speed ahead. I woke up one morning and suddenly felt the urgent desire to change my major to Early Childhood Education. This. Was. Insane. I have never had an epiphany moment as much as I did that morning. I am a planner, an over analyzer; I am not a spur of the moment person. That morning, however, I probably made up my mind within 20 mins, no matter the consequence that may come. As I should have expected, a lot of opposition came with this, including it being practically impossible to get ahold of my counselor whenever or however I tried. When I finally did get ahold of her I was told there would probably be a lot of money out of pocket, roughly $11,000 worth, and my graduation date would most likely be effected as well, considering a handful of classes would not transfer. I filled out some forms, prayed, and waited some more. About a week later I get a call from my counselor again stating that it is perfect timing to switch, and if I waited any longer I would not have been able to switch until a year later. In addition, there would be absolutely nothing out of pocket and my graduation date shouldn’t change that much either. It was so clear to me that this was meant to be and all planned out by God! As soon as this happened I realized I was looking for work in all the wrong places and needed to see about getting some part time work in the schools. My first choice was our local Christian school in town, but for some reason I didn’t think it would be possible. I looked into a different one, and they were not hiring, so I went for it with the Christian school. They took down all my information and said they will let me know if anything comes up. Well, being the impatient and proactive person I am, I went on a field trip with my niece who attends there and decided to drop in the office and ended up leaving with a job! Not only that, but once I had my interview a week after that, I also was given an additional part time job as well. I feel like this all just fell into my lap! I took a few steps and The Lord took care of the rest, sending me on this huge journey in a direction I never thought I would go in! Also, just in case I had any doubt, my instructor said my work hours can count towards practicum! And what is my first practicum assignment? Interview an administrator of a Christian school for young children. I am so glad I live in a world with October’s and a God who is so good ALL the time! Much love and God bless, -X
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My senior year of high school I had to go on college visits. At the time, I couldn't have cared less. I didn't think I would make it to graduation day let alone college. One of the campuses I visited was our local one in town, Ashland University. As I sat there in the admissions office with a fake smile on my face, they told me that my GPA wasn't high enough to be accepted. I figured as much, but it stung. It was embarrassing. I knew I couldn't go to that school, but I had to go on the college visit anyways. I'll never forget how hopeless and depressed I felt that day.
That was in 2011. In 2013 I started attending Grand Canyon University through their online option. I was accepted under circumstances that I passed my first 3 classes with at least a C. I passed all 3 with an A. It is now 2016, and I am proud to say I have a 4.0 GPA. I'm on the presidents lists and I'm a member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). And I can also say I've officially been accepted to Ashland University. Will I attend? I don't know yet. If not now, maybe one day. Maybe for my masters? I honestly have no idea. The point is I did it. I proved my 17 year old self that I could do it. I went from barely graduating high school to a 4.0!! It took me a bit longer than some, but who cares!? As long as you're moving forward, it doesn't matter what speed you're going. I do not write this today to boost myself up, or to say "look at me!!" I'm writing this to tell everyone out their to never give up on yourself. Never think you can't do something just because it seems that way in a moment. Or even several moments. Don't limit yourself, and more importantly, don't limit God. God made all this possible. He brought me this far and it is because of Him that I continue to move forward at a perfect pace for me, in His timing. To refer back to my life motto, and one of my favorite pieces of scripture. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.-Philippians 4:13 Keep moving forward. Much love and God bless, -X |
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