A year and a half ago while I was living in New York City, I applied to Prestigious University so that I could complete my Bachelor Degree. I thought I was going to spend the rest of my life, or at least several more years, in NY. But God had different plans.
Well, I was accepted to Prestigious U. Unbelievable. And thus began my journey of believing I may actually be smarter than I gave myself credit for. And that in itself is quite a journey.
When I moved back to MI, I informed Prestigious U. that I would be deferring my education for a year. And this past year I have thought about attending often. However, I also was able to live back in the state where my friends and family live. Where I am near my son, my daughter-in-law, and my precious granddaughter. The state where I will be having another grandchild in January. It got harder and harder to imagine leaving. And if I planned to live in Detroit the rest of my life, do I really need a degree from such a costly and prestigious university?
Today I received an email from Prestigious U. asking me about my intentions for this year. I wrote back declining their invitation. Such a hard thing to do. I admit, I am feeling a bit sad right now. And determined to encourage my grandchildren to go to whatever university they dream of.
You made the right decision. You got into that University, proving to yourself that you have what it takes. But when you are dead and gone, your grandchildren will have memories of you being there while they grow up instead of you off going to college in another state.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sonyia. Well said!
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