Back to School

Yesterday was my first day at school since September 16, 2010 (a Thursday). On that day I had been running around between classes (18 credit hours that semester) when I received a phone call from my girlfriend. Her dad was in the hospital and he was doing well. She was sobbing. I hated ending the conversation but I had a Spanish test in 30 seconds. I flew through that test. Honestly I never found out how I did on it. After class I checked my voice-mail to find I message from my girlfriend's mom. Her dad didn't have long to live. That weekend while I was with their family I made the decision to drop classes, move to Minnesota and marry my sweetheart. To be there when I was needed most. To abandon school for the short-term. That was 16 months ago. The short-term just ended. Here I am back to school. Practically Square 1 since only 6 of my 22 credits transferred (shakes head in disgust). New school, new major, relatively new life. I am taking it easy this first semester (9 credit hours). Monday's and Wednesday's. Ethics at 1pm, Intro to Computers from 2-4pm and Algebra from 5.30-7.20pm. By themselves they all appear to be easy classes (I love ethics/philosophy, I already know how to use computers and math runs in the family). However, coupling these three classes with my forty-hour work week, quality time with Kels, household chores, support raising and two small groups I am going to be very busy. Unlike my lovely wife, I do not thrive when busy. I thrive when NOT busy. I can use and would appreciate any and all prayer. These classes are starting the snowball. That snowball needs to gain momentum until the goal has been reached: Completion of the SCTCC AAS Business Managemtn program with a 3.5 GPA or greater.
Here we go.