Day 1

Well, I have just returned from a long weekend at my Grandmother's farm and it has hit me...for the first time since I was 16, I am unemployed. Yes, I've been between jobs before, but not for more than a few days. This is "permanent", at least for a while.
While I am very excited about not having to wake to an alarm clock in the morning, I am starting to feel a bit anxious about my decision. After all, I'm almost 36 and I going to college...for the 1st time! It's not like I am returning, taking a few classes to complete my degree...I'm just beginning!
I am very lucky that my husband is so supportive. The other day he told me, "Take your time, so what if it takes you 6 or 7 years to finish?" I had to laugh at the thought... Here I am wanting to go full speed ahead - take 12 - 15 hours a semester so I can wrap it all up in 3 years. You can tell who is the laid back one in this relationship.
Needless to say - there are a lot of very special folks in my life who I feel helped me to make this choice. You are friends and co-workers (oops - former co-workers) who have prayed for me, encouraged me, and even just listened when I had my doubts.
Well, here's to you! God bless you for having the faith in me! I truly feel that God has opened this door for me so here's to me running in!