At this time of the year, I get excited about every snowflake.  We are expecting more tonight.  By the end of December last year, having already gotten 5 feet of snow in the last 10 days of the year, I was not excited about snow.  But for now, I am.
Last night I received the packet of information for faculty of the University from which I graduated (both my bachelors and masters degrees).  I will likely start teaching in January.  I will retain my current job, this will be only part time teaching. 
Fourteen years ago I was an unemployed homeless woman with a high school diploma.  BUT I was 9 years sober, and there was hope, as long as I was sober.  At 10 years of sobriety, I got a job, got a nice apartment, and started college - at the age of 43. 
So here I am, these years later.  Looking at the packet of information for faculty.  Faculty.  At the prestigious University I only dreamed of ever attending.  The day I went there for my admission interview, I was so terrified, I thought sure they would find out who I really was, and they would never let me in.  And now I will be teaching there. 
God certainly can work miracles in our lives if we let him.
 
8 comments:
I guess that is what they call the miracle. What a difference a day makes huh?
Awesome post. Thank you for sharing your experience, strength and hope!
So cool. Your story gives me strength and hope. Our lives slowly change, one day at a time.
That is too much for me to comment upon here.
I am so happy to claim you as one of the miracles in my life. Just like in my favorite movie this time of year "It's a Wonderful Life" you are getting your wings!
Say good night Clarence!
Love you
freakin A that is AWESOME MC!!! Thank you for sharing things like this... when I was new I needed to hear stories like this because it gave me hope (((HUGS))) I just appreciate you so much thank you
have fun in the snow
You're beaming today!
Girl...you may have truly found your calling...I can't wait to see this unfold!
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