As this semester races forward, I am still struggling with the same distractions common to most students and parents. It seems there is always a deadline to be met or a paper to be completed. I find myself feeling as if I am forgetting to do something quite often. Sometimes this can feel overwhelming. This is especially true when it is coupled with the rigors of everyday parenthood. The normal bumps and bruises, sniffles and teething of a growing 13 month old seem unending. And this is a walk through the park when compared to the mood swings of an 18 year old girl and the realization that she will soon be out on her own and attending college herself.
The progression of my daughters through their respective changes is what keeps me motivated to do well in school. I want to serve as a good example that you can achieve your goals by working hard and persevering. The ability to better provide for my family financially is also a great motivating factor. It is through furthering my education that I will be able to do this. I often heard my parents say that they wanted to provide for us kids more than they had. I always felt like I had enough in my childhood. However, I now understand what they meant.
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