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Session 1: Reflection Paper
Attending Colorado Christian University was nothing but an unexpected, amazing
blessing. The passion for wanting to influence children in a positive way has always been
pressed on my heart and mind. Coming from a large family with me being the oldest sister of
five and having a natural gift with children, I felt directed to pursue a degree in education. There
isn’t a specific event or experience in my life, but several that have influenced my academic
work and goals.
I’ve been searching for an online bachelor degree in elementary education for over a
year. Having a husband that is in the military makes it very difficult to settle somewhere to begin
on a degree program. Financially, getting
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For the past six months, I have been involved in a connect group with some wonderful
woman from church. I would talk to them about how stuck I felt with knowing when and where I
can continue my college education. We would lift it up in prayer, but I would still feel
discouraged if I’d even have the opportunity and financial means for college. Over the next few
months I learned to accept and trust the fact that it was in God’s hands and perfect timing.
Finally, I was at peace and no longer had anxiety about when and where I’d start college because
I knew that God understood the desire I had. Also, God knows my characteristics and passion, so
I’d tell myself, “If He pressed on me to want to become a teacher, then why wouldn’t He provide
the opportunity to do so?”
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With a great deal of fasting, praying, and patience, God presented the opportunity for me
to get back into school. I was driving to work listening to K-LOVE radio and heard the
advertisement for Colorado Christian University. I felt like God was truly speaking to me. When
I got home, I immediately researched and applied. I believe that God waited for me to trust