Sigh, exhale, don't cry!!!
Capstone 7800 MLIS - This is my last class in the program. I have found it difficult to wrap my mind around finishing the course and program. The difficulty lies in knowing that every assignment boarders on whether I fail the last two years or succeed in my dream.
I have lost so much during the last two years. In June 2013, after only one semester, I lost my siser to a lengthy illness and inherited her then 11 year old daughter. My neice has disabilities as well and requires many trips to Children's healthcare of Atlanta. Between working full-time, school, and my neice I hardly have time to breathe or sleep. Her health has improved and I am grateful for that.
I also lost my oldest sister in March of 2014, only 9 months after my other sis. This was difficult to bear on my family but I know my sisters would not want me to give up my dream and accomplishments. See, I am the only sibling of 10 who finished college and now I am working on a Masters degree. My mother and father had no formal education but was able to purchase a home where I live with my two children and neice. They were able to feed and clothe us and provide love and support. For them I am grateful and they top the list of people who give me strength and I strive to continue for their sake and my children.
Speaking of my children, They are my pride and joy. Even though they are young adults now, I could not have made it if not for them. To my daughter Raiza, who will be graduating in December with a B.S. degree in Biololgy and Minor in Forensics, I love you and you are everything I wanted you to be. Strong, smart, loving, and you have a personality that is out of this world! I thank you for looking at me crazy when I wanted to burn every paper, article, assignment, and discussion. You always had an encouraging word or something wonderful to say about me finishing what I started. Just when I think I could not write another word or didnt feel good about an assignment you triggered my inner beast and some how the assignment was done. Good or Bad, lol...
To my son, Stinson who is a sophomore Criminal Justice major. Thank you for praying with me, making me laugh when I want to cry and being by my side every step of the way. I know that both my children work part-time and attend school full-time but they take every step in stride.
To my family that I have lost. I know you all are looking at me with pride and encouragement. I carry each of you in my heart and hopefully each of you on May 8, 2015 across the stage. Mom, Dad, Mae, Lee, David, Dianne, Ernest and Reba, continue to rest in peace.
To my siblings with me, Jean, Floyd, and Rudy thanks for continuing to check on my progress and your prayers and celebrations. If you cannot attend, I will carry you in my heart as well.
I turned in my capstone paper, lets hope God will soften the readers heart to understand where I am coming from..... working on presentation..... still in prayer.
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