I am a college freshman...

I mentioned I have gone back to school, were you wondering, "hmm, has she lost her ever lovin' mind at here age?!?" Well, I went back for several reasons. I went back because I decided to put my education on hold when I had my babies and my babies are all about 1/2 way or more through their college experience; I went back because one of my biggest regrets is I never finished; I went back because I know it is what my father has wanted for me for a long time; I went back because my church has this awesome program for their members that allows them to go back and get their bachelors for about less than 1/2 the price otherwise; And, honestly, I went back because I need to do this! My kids need to see me finish and I need to know I can.

When I heard of the Pathway program I thought it sounded interesting but didn't think it was for me but every Sunday for the entire summer our Bishop (mormon clergy) was up at the pulpit telling us (ME) to think about this program and give it a try. I really struggled with the thought of going back after all of these years. But, I decided to try. It's not too bad. It can be really stressful and I thought that maybe the math class would break me but I have a really great husband who tutored me through and I (we) made it through with a 97%!

Going back to school at the age of 48 is not for the weak of heart. It means I have homework most nights of the week; My house is never perfectly clean and I rarely am able to cook dinner any more. But, I love it and it has been a long time since I did something for me and only me. Currently my major is marriage and family studies. It may change. Sometimes I waffle with other options but I think that is where it will stay.

I am currently required to go to school every Thursday evening for an hour for a "gathering". I have made some great friends and we have all learned to support one another. It is a great experience to sit in a room with 20 strangers who all have the same dream and desire as you. It has been a great experience being able to support one another through an Algebra class that scared 9 out of 10 of us. It is also great to realize your biggest fear wasn't so big after all.

So, I am a college freshman at the age of 48 and it's been a pretty great experience, I would suggest it to anyone!

Out with the old...

Well, Out with the old and in with the new...I have decided to put my old, very stagnant blog to bed and start anew. This isn't so much my family blog, it's more a life after the kids have graduated and we are in full swing in a new part of our lives. I have started school, #1 has moved back home to go to school on line, #2 is married and soon they will be moving into their new place and #3 has finished her first 2 years of college having done very well and is going to spend a semester catching her breath. 

I decided to go back to school because there is a great program through our church that allows me to go at a fraction of the price and has a plan that allows you to start slowly and increase from there. So far, So Good!

My blog plan is to post once a week. We will see how I do with that.

Have a great week, All! Love you all!