The reason i chose to go back to CCCB to become a Counselor

. As many of you know, I am back at CCCB! I never thought I would be returning; but after a lot of stubbornness, and pride issues and people constantly encouraging me I came back. And this time it is for something that i am actually really passionate about which is "Counseling" . Growing up, I  had a really rough history that later led to a great testimony of faith. Anyhow, I was independent  mostly because I was taking public transportation by myself at an early age. So I got to see first hand what the world looked like. I saw a world in need even though I was in pain from stuff crashing all around me . I really had the desire to help people (Not saying I am perfect though) Their were times that I could of helped people that I didn't and that was wrong. Anyway, today their are a lot of people in The U.S. and all over the world and they need people who genuinely care about there problems and can build a trust with them so they are able to sort through their own life problems. Thats the problem with some people today they want to "fix" you when really you can help someone but you cant "fix" them. People that want to change may or may not have good influences in their lives may help them but not fix them. People have to be the ones to change. This has been an exciting journey so far and I hope it leads to a great career. So far since I have been back 2 semesters my grades have improved as well. Please pray for me as I continue this journey. After school, I would like to do something in the social work field like Community support specialist or work with pro life. Wherever I end up working I just want it to serve the Lord.

Good and Bad in 2014

In 2014... 

Bad: 

*I lost my apartment i was living in alone in after losing a job and getting another that did not pay enough. 

* My mom moved into an assisted living place after becoming depressed. 

* My friends 5 best friends moved away Lauren,Kevin, Ashley, Steve and Kia

* Cory went away to go truck driving 

* I was lonely and felt abandoned

* Got a car then lost it within a week because the motor gave out thanks to the private owner who sold me his damaged car. 

* I fell apart over my mom not being the same and not being able to talk to her

In between:  

* I left a church where their were people that became like family however I got called by God  in pursuit to find another church. 

Good:

*I went back to Central to pursue my Bachelors in Christian Counseling

* I had what I thought to still be a true relationship with Cory. We had a 1 year anniversary.

* My relationship with God became stronger 

* My Grades were good both semesters 

* I served in Youth Ministry

* Had good memories  with Ashley,Steve, Lauren and Kevin

* Great summer with Kia as a roommate

* Made new friends at Central

* hung out with Kiersten and Mariah 

Overall, 2014 was not the best but it was definitely not the worst either. I became stronger , wiser and learned more about myself, and helping others. God gets all the credit for getting me through some dark situations. and even though my mom is still battling and Cory left me currently in 2015 I know God still has good plans for me.