I Did It

On May 30th I graduated from Troy University.It's crazy to think that I have my bachelors degree and successfully made it through undergrad. I have always dreamed of graduating from college. I was the first person on my dad's side to ever graduate from college, and the first grand kid on my mom's side to graduate from college.

Along the way I had people tell me I wouldn't ever finish, especially when Brad and I got married and I was only 2 years into school. Although there were many times throughout my experience I wanted to just quit, I always knew I would finish. This was something I really wanted.

 

I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to go to college. I couldn't have asked for a better support team behind me. I probably wouldn't have made it through without the emotional support of my family and husband cheering me along every step of the way and getting me through the bumps along the way. I'm grateful for the example my parents were to me of the value of education and that they were always there encouraging me to pursue a higher education. I'm thankful for a husband who was willing to support my dream of getting an education and realized how important it was. I know there were times I slacked off on my wifey duties like cooking and cleaning because I was going to school full time and working two jobs in order to pay for it. I'm thankful that he was understanding during that crazy time in our lives. I could go on and on about how big of a support my family was to me during these past 4 years.

This might make me sound really prideful but I'm going to say it anyway, so judge away... I am proud of myself. College tested and stretched me in many ways, some I can't even explain. I can say that I really grew during those 4 years academically and in my personal life. I worked so hard to get to this point and I can honestly say I earned that degree.

Even though I may never use my degree, I know it was important for me to get for two main reasons. The first is that if something ever happened to Brad I would be able to provide for us, this gives me comfort although I hope nothing ever happens to my mancub. The second is that  I want our children to know how important education is, it is the only thing we will be able to take with us when we die. I want them to understand that even though it may seem like a sacrifice on many levels it is so so so worth it.

It still doesn't feel real that I am finished with that chapter of my life. The day I walked across that stage and received my diploma was such an emotional day. I would be lying if I said I didn't shed a tear, or two, or maybe more than I could count that day, tears for the good times and bad times that came with this journey. 

But like I said before that chapter has closed and the future is oh so bright. I can't wait to see what this next chapter has in store for me.