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It's time you all know: I'm going back to college!!! I am soo excited about it! The thought of going back had lingered in my mind for some time but financial reasons held me back.
It must have been January 2nd I went to go talk with the school about the possibilty of my returning. Unfortunately they were closed that day - bummer. So I went home and got everything I would need. Referances, a check, ACT scores (just incase!)- I wanted to have everything and anything they might need. I went back the following Monday and BOOM BANG they were open! Sweeeet! They asked questions, I answered them and vise-versa. They said I would need something and BAM I whipped it out of my folder. I was ready! None of that waiting around stuff for me! They asked if I wanted to try for spring term and I said I would like to try. Want a secret? Spring term starts January 6th. WHOA! WHAT?! You bet you're belly lint! Soooo, I fill out a re-admit application and I am told they will look things over and will hear from them soon. Woo! Looking good.
I go home and wait. And probably mess around at the computer. And then.. BBB Baad BBB Baaad BBB Baad Bad to the bone (that was my ring tone at the time) "Hello?" Yes. . it was them. I am accepted! WOOO!! HOWEVER I did so bad last time I went (my one semester 5 years ago when I couldn't make up my mind, probably didn't have proper motivation and wasn't mature enough) that my GPA is a (are you ready for it) a whopping (deep breath) 1.7 so I am on academic probation meaning I can only take up to 13 credits. WHICH, is ok. It's a nice way to ease me back into the school scene.
SO YAY! I can go!! WHOOO.. NOW, to get those shifts covered the rest of the week!! I don't think I can be at school and work at the same time. Fortunately it's a low time at work and people are happy to take the hours.
You thinking "well what changed between now and the past? Did you when the lottery?" That's a good question. The answer is no. I did not win the lottery. Infact, after being accepted I ran into financial difficulty and was constantly told I should try Chemeketa or wait till next term, but I couldn't. My heart said now. And it said Corban. I had to get loans. No one likes loans but they like God. And God is bigger then X amount of loans. And I can't put a price on how happy I will be following God's will.
I got some money through the school and had to apply for loans for the rest. This is where a big problem hit. I applied and everytime I was told I needed a co-signer. A co signer is some one with good credit and a decent income. My credit is fine. .
Unfortunatly I am the only one I know with good credit. Apparently you can't have both. So I was shoved back to square one. It was hard to put 100% into classes not knowing if I would get to stay. I went and talked with Ellen in financial aid (I also used to go to church with her) and we talked and she said to try to go now because she saw how excited I was that first day and how God wants me there. We both got teary-eyed as we prayed for an answer. After the prayer I got up to get a tissue (my nose was REALLY runny!!) and as I turn around, Nathan (the head of financial aid) came in and said he had quick results from a search for trying to find me aid. We JUST finished praying. - Just something to think about. I was relieved and the more I think about it, the more I realize how great God is. I got the remainder of my money through a grant by declaring my major: Education (teach grant)so in less than 24 hours, my problems were solved and I am officially in!
YAY!!!!!! WOOOO!!! PARRR-TAAAY!! - Just kidding, there's no time for that!
I am really enjoying school! I am loving it even! I am soooo glad to be back. Even though it can be a little overwhelming and stressful I am enjoying the challenge.
I'm sure there will be several trials I face on this journey but I am going to work past them. turn towards God and not give up. I believe God has amazing things planned for my life and I am so excited to see what they are.

You can see where the treasure is on a map, but you can only get to it by following it. I want to follow Gods map.

(I'd like to have a special THANKS shout out to Stephanie, Chris, Cali, Katie, Tara, Laura, Brenda, Bryndle,Cody, and Raeanna, for covering shifts for me, helping me homework, and/or supporting me in going back to school. And a THANKS to Nathan (even though he won't read this) for doing all he can to make it possible for me to attend this term. THANKS to Ellen for her support, prayers, rides home, and general assistance in my going back to school. THANKS to Cathy (student life) for being someone I can talk with. THANKS to Esther, Rachel, and Jason for supporting me in going back to school despite my poor history of school commitment! THANKS to Daniel for going over paper work. THANKS to my Mommy for going over paper work and taking me to school and handing me my morning Boost! And THANKS to God for this opportunity!) (sorry if I forgot anyone or anything!)

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as it is written, EYE HATH NOT SEEN, NOR EAR HEARD, NEITHER HAVE ENTERED INTO THE HEART OF MAN, THE THINGS WHICH GOD HATH PREPARED FOR THEM THAT LOVE HIM.