It has been said the mind is a terrible thing to waste. Some would assert that being a homemaker is a mindless commitment, while others allege homemaking requires intellect and humility. I believe the latter. As a married mother of four, my college education has been on hold while I have served my husband, children, church and community. My children are approaching independence, and the prospect of completing a degree is now plausible. It is my privilege to submit an application to Colorado Christian University with the intent of earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology. At the age of thirteen I discovered my passion. During a Sunday morning sermon in the mid-eighties, my pastor boldly delivered an explanation of abortion, using biblical references …show more content…
As soon as I was old enough, I began to volunteer at the local pro-life pregnancy center. I have spent many rewarding years as a lay counselor and board member at pro-life pregnancy centers and clinics in a variety of cities. My passion is to speak the truth in love to women facing an unplanned pregnancy, educate them about their options, and offer them practical resources to assist them in carrying to term or healing from the emotional pain of abortion. Volunteering weekly as a lay counselor has given me the opportunity to act on my convictions, and make a difference, one life at a time. The polarizing topic of abortion has been debated worldwide, with many in society leaning heavily on the opinions of educated individuals to determine whether they should support or reject the termination of life in the womb. Studying psychology through Colorado Christian University would enable me to gain a better understanding of the human mind and behavior, improve my communication skills, and strengthen my method of conveying important information about the subject of abortion to the public. In the eyes of the world, an education from an institute of higher learning lends credibility to my pro-life