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As of Thursday I have officially earned a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education.

 Yesterday I realized that it took me nearly 19 years to complete my first four years of college. After a moments reflection on this fact I realized I wouldn't change a thing.

Over the past 19 years I met and married a wonderful man. Gave birth to four children. Stayed at home with my children. I have been a soccer coach, a cub scout leader, a pre-school aid, a PTA mom, a swim mom, a basketball, orchestra, dancing, singing mom. The list is long.

All of those roles stacked up and led me in the direction I needed to go. It is kind funny how life has worked itself out.

The next fun adventure is finding a job. I have refused to get uptight or worry about the when, where, and how's. All I can do is live each day and do my part. The rest will work itself out somehow.

Meanwhile, for the time being I get to celebrate my accomplishment.

Spend some much needed free time with my family.

Garden!!! Remember the days of countless pictures of my garden?

Spend time on my bike. Once again I will sit on the sidelines why my friends participate in Little Red. I'm not sad but next year I want to be there with them.

Substitute, I can't wait to see my students again I miss them.

READ a book. Speaking of which I have one waiting for me right now.

Have a wonderful Sunday,

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PS Last night was the YW's broadcast and the President Monson said, "Living life by the yard is hard, but living life by the inch is a cinch!" My new favorite quote.
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Angie said…
I loved that quote too!!! I thought the whole broadcast was pretty amazing. Just what the youth needed to hear. Congratulations!!!!
March 25, 2012 at 8:52 AM
Unknown said…
Congatulations! It took me almost the same amount of time to finally get my Bachelors too, way to go! I love that quote too, he says the best things and stories.

Alissa
ripleyadoption.blogspot.com
March 30, 2012 at 9:28 AM
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