Happy BIRTHDAY To Me!!!!

   

 Today is my birthday and I must say, the days leading up to this day were rough. I focused too much of my attention on what I don't have and what I hadn't accomplished yet.  Thank God that He provided me with a great support system that reminded me that everything happens in due time.  I was being way too hard on myself and not appreciating all that I've been blessed with.  God has allowed me to see an age that many I know will not see. My twenties taught me a lot about myself and I'm glad I know who I am. I'm grateful. I'm thankful...

I'm 30!!!

Summa Cum Laude!!!!

I graduated on July 28, 2012 with highest honors!!

     I'm so proud of myself, I don't know what to do. Thank you to everyone who traveled, cleared their day, woke up early, showed up, sent a well-wish, cheered, gave a gift, gave of their time or energy... just to share in the celebration with me!  Words do my gratitude no justice.

     When I left the ceremony, the first place I went was to Oak Grove Cemetery.  I laid my scroll on my grandparent's graves. They valued education more than anyone I know and I know they would have been there. I worked very hard in school for the betterment of my life. I also did it because they weren't afforded that opportunity. A big part of me did it for them.  Hopefully they would have been proud of me...

This is just the beginning ...