Learning Experiences

Returning to school has proven to be a learning experience for me. I’m not talking about what I have learned in pathophysiology, English, or history. I’m talking about the more important things I have learned in the past few months.

As Vanessa and I had our homework scattered all over the kitchen table together, I realized that college and kindergarten may not be that different after all. She is learning how sounds and symbols come together to make words. I love watching her as she discovers reading. I am also learning to master language. I am learning that thoughts and words come together to express ideas.

Savanah tries really hard to please her teacher and do everything that is asked of her with perfection. I’m striving to impress my professors as well.

AJ is now in middle school. He just started a new term. He has new classes, schedules, and teachers to figure out. I am also learning to navigate in a new world.

Ethan. He can remember everything he hears or reads yet; he can’t remember to turn his homework in. As a mother I find that frustrating. As a student I have a bit more understanding. We both need to stay on top of our assignments.

Este has his Learner’s Permit. He loves driving. He is gaining confidence in his abilities. I am doing the same in my classes. Stepping out of my comfort zone and learning to have confidence in myself.

These are all the things that I have learned from this experience. I hope that my kids have learned that knowledge is power. There is value in education. I want to be an example for my children. How can I expect them to receive a college degree when I don’t have one myself? I want them to learn the importance of finishing what you started. Your dreams are never out of reach. Sacrifice is always worth the effort.

For all of us, my going back to school has been a learning experience.