Well, this was my first week of Summer semester at college.

Man, it was rough.  I have a full load and Summer semester is only 8 weeks long, so the course work is DOUBLE what it normally is during Spring/Fall.

But I can truly feel Heavenly Father beside me ever step of the way.  How else would I be able to do it?

I have Stellar and Galactic Astronomy, Math, Humanities, and Psychology.  I really like all my classes.  Okay, I don't like Math, but I have a REALLY good teacher who has truly inspired me and has helped me see algebra in a way that I never thought I could.  It is fun, exciting, and I actually understand it.

My humanities teacher reminds me of Mr. Bean.  I mean that in a kind way, as I LOVE the Mr. Bean shows.  Still, this teacher is a little off-beat and has the same peculiar physical mannerisms as Mr. Bean does.  But I like him.  I truly feel that he is a special spirit and I hope I do well in his class.  I am in love with the textbook.  It is FULL of all the stuff I love, pyramids, mummies, ancient civilizations, art, music, technology, culture, language, etc.  Very cool stuff.

Also, I LOVE Stellar and Galactic astronomy.  My dad used to take me up onto the roof of our home in Homestead, FL to look at the stars at night.  He would talk to me about the planets, stars, and constellations.  Since then, my passion for astronomy has been quite insatiable.  I have already bought MANY astronomy books from scholastic for my children.  They love hearing about the planets.  So, I know I am going to enjoy this class. 

Psychology is awesome.  I have the same teacher for 101 that I had for 2103.  She is cool.  I like her alot.  I love psychology, so that helps too.  I always thought that if I ever went back to school it would be for a degree in psychology.  I am going for a teaching degree, but I could always go for psychology later.  Maybe end up teaching psychology at a college.  Now THAT would be cool.  LOL LOL

I am truly thankful that Heavenly Father has given me this opportunity to go back to school.  Even if I die tomorrow, it will have been worth it.  My children are watching me very intently as I go through this college process.  I am hoping that what they see, they will then emulate.  I hope they will take their own schooling seriously and learn how to be studious and involved in becoming a better, well-rounded person.  Not to be learned for the sake of being learned, but to take the knowledge that is available to them and make something positive of themelves and the world around them.

That is my hope for them anyway.  I know it was my mother's hope for me as well.  I am sorry that she had to wait so long to see it, but better late than never...HUH?  LOL LOL

I think I am a MUCH better student now, and that I am truly enjoying the whole process and experience more than I would have at 18.  Maybe, hopefully my kids will see how much I enjoy college and that will remain with them until it is their own turn to go.

I am thankful for so much in my life.  Were it not for the Spirit, however, I would not be a member of this Church.  Were it not for the Spirit, I would not have chosen Michael for my husband.  Were it not for the Spirit, I would not have the two children that I now have.  Were it not for the Spirit, many of the things that I am grateful for, that I enjoy, and that I have experienced would have not been possible.

There were times that I did not hearken or even listen, but there have been so many more times that I have listened, and the rewards and blessings have been great.

I know that this life is but a blink of an eye...but what a great blink it has been so far!

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