Steps

Yesterday I sat in the office of the financial counselor at Community Care College in Tulsa, Ok. She asked me if I had ever applied for any student loans before and I said I can't remember if I had or not. Then she said "yes you have"  and she turned the screen to me. Back in 1991 before I became pregnant with Mathew I had gone to Bryan Institute and looked into the very same thing that I was sitting here doing today. I had forgotten about that. I decided not to go to that because I had just gotten married and I really truthfully didnt think I was smart enough to finish. So, I didnt go.

So, here I was, 18 years later and actually taking the step!! A lot happened in 18 years. Had two more kids. Spent 7 years in an abusive marriage, became bulimic and a "very"social drinker. Blah, Blah, Blah!!!

Now, almost 42 sitting in the chair in the office of this financial counselor, I felt like a kid. I was so excited to finally be able to have enough faith and confidence to do it! After filling out enrollment forms and saying goodbye to her I went to the car and cried. God has helped me overcome so many obstacles in my life. The ones I stated earlier and  so much more. He has given me the strength, courage and opportunity to be able to go for this. I am so grateful for this "Second Chance".