What Life Experiences Led Me to CCU
Author and writer BJ Neblett said, “We are the sum total of our experiences.1” This quote accurately describes the way I feel about previous events from my life, and why I ended up attending Colorado Christian University for an Associates’ Degree, with hopes of working in
Counseling or Social Working. I can recall all of those key moments, starting from the age of 6, that have eventually led me to take this next step. Each experience has stemmed from a previous one, like branches on a tree, one building off the other. While each is important to me, it’s probably better to start with the more recent aspects of my life that brought me to CCU and that would be my son.
July 19, 2011 I gave birth to my first child.
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On January 2, 2013 my second child was born. A wonderfully healthy, amazing baby boy who would also change my life forever. Holding my newborn son for the first time both thrilled and terrified me. Up until that moment I hadn’t fully allowed myself to believe that this day would end differently than last time. When that realization hit, I knew that I had some difficult decisions I needed to make. Most importantly, I understood this precious child was completely dependent on me and I couldn’t fail him.
Although I was ready for this change my ex, unfortunately, was not. I decided to move back home and he chose to sign an agreement to give up all contact with myself and my son in exchange for not having to pay child support. In the beginning I couldn’t understand how anyone could willingly give up their own child, and 14 years of our relationship, without even trying to change. Ultimately this was a blessing in disguise. I have spent the past 3 ½ years rebuilding
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I have spent countless hours anxiously worrying if I’m being a good enough Mother for my son. If the choices I make are not only right but in his best interest. I knew I needed to do more, only I wasn’t sure what, or even how or where to start. Until one day I heard of a scholarship opportunity through KLOVE radio to attend CCU and God showed me His answer to my prayer.
So now, here I am. A single Mom, with 37 years of good and bad decisions leading me to this moment. Finally testing and pushing myself to be more so I can give my son the life he deserves. Finally working towards a degree that I pray will someday help someone else. Help
From the day I found out I was pregnant, to the day I became a mother he has changed my
trying to let go and let God move my life in the direction He wants it to go.
daughter, three and a child on the way. My daughter is 18 now, has graduated high school, and are
After talking to Angela Figi, i felt finally we were going to have the family i never had and prayed for. The day he was born was amazing and a bit scary. Like most woman
Started rehabilitation from day one. I was very mad at the world at this time, I had people pulling and
Ultimately, after examining the child's location with an ultrasound, the physician informed Dax, "I have to take her for the C-section." I yowled for 10 mins. I was so dissatisfied. I attempted actually difficult! Yet she appeared magnificently. They placed her on my breast, and also I was so delighted that everyone was safe.
10 years ago today god blessed me with a genuine spirit that would change my life forever! God knew I was up to no good and the road I was on was not the right one! He made the choice to finally gift me with a little 7lb 11oz miracle who would change my view on life! My baby is bigger than me now and even though I am supposed to teach her about this life we live, she has taught me about appreciating life and how to truly love another person fully! Miranda Janette Womack is my first born, but will always be mommies baby no matter how old she gets! A day doesn't go by that she tells me how much she loves me, I don't just HEAR her words she makes me FEEL them! Gosh, I am beyond blessed to call her mine and love her so VERY VERY much! If I can
slowly deteriorated for almost three years. We took one day at a time, and luckily we didn’t realize
Throughout my college and professional career I have gained many diverse and valuable experiences that have helped prepare me for a career in
At times, I didn’t understand why I was going through my biggest challenge in life. As we all do in hard situations, I always wondered when it was going to end. Being a mother isn’t an easy job, and it doesn’t come with a handbook that we expect to get. I used this book and help to surpass all human understanding that helped me reach far beyond what I expected to reach my purpose.
University to leaving a career, to becoming a mother. And I believe these changes are the
After nearly 17 years I came to realize how lucky many individuals are when it comes to the opportunities they have been given. I was one of these people, who not until recently, finally understood to not take things for granted, and to truly appreciate everything about myself, my family, and my life. Through growing up in a very advantageous society, I learned to become someone who genuinely cares for others while developing a strong sense of compassion.
My dream of becoming a wife and a mother came true as well. I married the man of my dreams and together we built an incredible life.
I woke my boyfriend up and called my mother and we rushed to the hospital. I was nervous and excited at the same time. After eight hours of labor, the baby wasn’t cooperating at all. I wouldn’t dilate past eight and I already had three epidurals. I was in so much pain. After being in labor for twenty three hours, the doctors said it was time for a cesarean. I was so scared. All of a sudden, I heard my son screaming. My heart melted and I couldn’t keep the tears from coming. That was the best moment of my life. Justin and I named our son, Bentley Michael McCartney. He weighed eight pounds and thirteen ounces and he was twenty one inches tall. He was beautiful and healthy. Seeing my son made me realize that I was now an adult and I would be the best mother I possibly could be.
As a mother, there are so many things that constantly run through my mind about my children and what that responsibility entails as their mother. I can only wish that through my extremely exhausting endeavors that I will somehow grow them into good-hearted people as adults. As if that 's not tough enough all in itself, I am also a single parent. I have sole-primary custody. So for the most part, I 'm it. I am the primary mentor and I often doubt my abilities to even do this on my own. I am not expert on raising children my any means, most days it takes everything I am to take care of myself. I 'll be the first to admit that I am a wreck. I have so many thoughts bouncing around in my head at any given moment and rarely do I give each of