Its Sign Up Day

Well, folks, I did it. I enrolled today. I was so proud of myself. It felt so good to be taking that first step.

I need to complete this. You see, I was a straight A, honor student that didn't finish high school. When I started my senior year in 1986 I only need 1 and 1/2 credits in order to graduate, but I got married and then dropped out. I was a housewife for 20 years.

I got my GED in 2001. I started college in 2006. My 20 year marriage ended in 2007. I got a job at WalMart, and I moved three times. During this stressful time I completed all of my nursing pre-reqs. I got accepted to RN school in 2008. I earned forty credits and a 3.8 GPA. I was inducted into the National Honor Society.

I got remarried September 2008. Big mistake. I quit my job and dropped out of nursing school. My husband drained my bank account, ruined my credit, and destroyed my self confidence. I left him after 5 months. Since I dropped out I am on financial aid suspension and I owe the college 280 dollars.

So here I am living with my 19 year old daughter and making minimum wage. I have 40 college credits but no degree and no job skills. This class will help me get back on track. I must finish it.

I am very excited about this class. Hearts in Training is a Christian company. Our teacher told us that CNA's are called to the work they do, and they bring light into the lives of their patients. She said that if we are not called, we should not take this class because CNA's who are not called will bring darkness to their patients' souls.