Light at the End of the Tunnel

Yes, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and no, it's not a train! It's graduation for Aaron!!!!!

Aaron has taken the long and winding road to higher education.  He spent 4 years at Georgia College in Milledgeville, but no degree.  Being away for four years was good in some ways, and definitely a learning experience for the parents. When your child is away at school, you pray more than ever! You have to trust that your child will make Godly decisions, have Godly friends, and that he will pursue excellence in his educational choices.  Well, you can't have everything!  Aaron left Milledgeville, and came home to make up lost ground at the community college.

This past fall he enrolled at Kennesaw State University, majoring in geography.  He commutes two days a week, works at Olive Garden and referee's soccer.  The question is always, "when do you think you will graduate?"  His response has always been nebulous, but maybe in one or two more semesters.  Any time I asked him, he would say he had 20 - 30 more hours to take. Well, he met with his advisor today and he texted "I will graduate next semester".  He has 12 hours after this semester, and should graduate in December 2012.  Hallelujah!!!!

Stay tuned for the answer to the next question - what will he do once he graduates?  For now, we are rejoicing over the news that graduation is in sight!!!!

Meeting tomorrow - prayers appreciated

I have an important meeting at Berry on March 23 at 2 p.m.  I would appreciate your prayers.

This meeting is for me to gain support for all I do at/for Berry.  I have been an adjunct for 26 years.  An adjunct is a part-time lecturer. For twenty six years I have given tirelessly to the students at Berry.  I love what I do, and I believe I do it well. The music department is where I have given of my talents, and time, yet I'm still considered part-time.  Students always find it ironic, because they see the amount of work that I do, and all the time I spend to helping them become better musicians.

Don't get me wrong, I may not have the benefits that a full time position gives, but I do have benefits.  My family has benefitted from college students in our home. The students teach me about living out my faith through their example. The students teach me about depending on God. The students teach me to have fun and laugh!  The students encourage my kids to follow Christ.  The students love my kids, and set strong Christian examples for them. Berry students are the best, and they are who I really work for!

I've been down this road before, and been denied.  Please pray that those that I meet with on Friday at 2 p.m. will listen to my heart. That they will understand that I only do what is best for the students and the college.  All I'm asking is that this verse be true:  "Give, and it will be given to you, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, they will pour into your lap.  For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return." Luke 6:38