Today was my first day back to school. I guess no matter how old you get, there is always a degree of anxiety when the first day arrives. It's that acceptance thing. Will I be the oldest one in the class? Will I know anyone? Of course my concerns are always put to rest once I get situated at a desk. The students in the same major tend to migrate in a pack from course to course so I knew a few of the students today and I was relieved there were at least three others that were my age or older...that always makes me feel better somehow. So another school semester starts and by next week I'll be bogged down with an unreasonable amount of reading and writing, but I'll be that much closer to my goal...and quite honestly, some days I forget what that goal is. I feel like summer just zipped right by. When I stop to think about this summer I know in my heart it was a summer of change for me. Both of my kids moved away for college, one moved back (the grass isn't always greener on the other side), my parents have aged tremendously, leaving me to wonder how much time I have left to share with them. I actually took charge of my heart for the homeless...normally, my do-good ideas stay safely tucked inside my head waiting for....the right time? An excuse? Initiative? It's been a summer of personal growth for certain. I've learned I can fix window screens myself, I can monitor pool chemicals, I can take solo road trips, I can cook for up to 20 people at the drop of a hat and I can re-imagine me at this age exploring new avenues...fine tuning my tastes, or changing them altogether.
I like season changes...there is always something new to discover.
10 comments:
Joni, I hope you have a great year at school. I know you will.
I love the song that you have playing when you first open your page. Beautiful..
And I hope you know how much I admire you for your gentle and giving heart.
xoxo Nita
Joni, I have told you this a million times and I will tell you a million more times as long as I have breath....I love you so much and I admire you for everything you do and have done this summer.
you are simply WONDERFUL!!!!!!
XOXOX
Nettie
bless your heart, joni....i remember that feeling well....but it has been packed away a while now! :)
i know you will have a wonderful semester....you have a wonderful attitude to appreciate what each day brings....
and so happy that you had a wonderful summer of growing, embracing, sharing and living....
here is to a new season.....and self discovery!
love dear friend,
kimberly
They do rest in my heart dear friend..Music is a balm to my soul.
xoxo Nita
wow..you are studying..for some reason I thought you were a teacher! I am a bit slow..as usual. You inspire me Joni!
Annie
Oh, and ps..have a great semester! My curious, and forgetful mind wonders what you are studying and will have to reread some of your posts!
Annie (again)
And a new chapter begins! You will do great, no doubt in my mind.
Joni, when I tought at our local community college in Enid, I was surprised, and excited to have non -traditional students in my classes. I found they are more serious about learning, more dedicated to doing their assignments, and brought to the table life experience. I enjoyed having them there.
Now I am back in class taking my photography classes, learning is fun and I, like you, have a goal.
But I admire your heart for the homeless more than your going back to college, your heart for those less blessed than you. It is your heart and spirit that shines and what I noticed. I admire you going to college, that is the smart thing to do for future endevors, but your spirit is what makes you so honorable.
I just want to jump up and down adn wave a flag around in honor of you exploring things around you. Doesn't it feel so good to grasp the idea that there is always more waiting for us? God says that we will be learning and growing as long as we are here on earth.
I think I can sort of relate because I am beginning a small season of change for me too.
Hey...I didn't know one moved back and I hope all's well on that end. I also hope you have a wonderful school year after the "summer of change".
I'm so proud of you Joni and the things you're accomplishing. You are a wonderful woman :) ((Hugs))
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