New Things

November is looking like a dry month for blogging. :-(
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It has been raining with no avail for two days. We are at the point where the water, which comes from the well, is coming out of the faucets in a pale brown color. It's really unpleasant and surprising. Despite the rain, we went to our Sam's Club grand opening today. I love Sam's Club, mainly because of the samples. Today was no exception and we enjoyed everything from pumpkin fudge to pork ribs. Delicious!

Last week, I passed another CLEP test. It was the one for college math and even though I had worked hard to prepare, the test was much harder than I thought it was going to be. Thankfully I was able to pass with several points to spare. It's a good feeling and I am glad to have it behind me.

I have also registered for college and I will begin taking classes in January. It's a big step for me and one that has caused me a lot of indecision. I know many girls who have decided to use their time before marriage to invest themselves into their families and I know many girls who have decided to invest themselves into an education. I've had a difficult time knowing the direction I need to take. For now, I have decided that college is the right road. I firmly believe that just because you are getting a higher education does not mean that you cannot also serve your family at the same time. Personally, I am not going to be soaking all of my time into pursuing a degree, but also continuing as I am right now to help out.

I have made the choice within myself that the moment I feel that college is serving to turn me away from the Lord and putting me on a wrong road...I will stop. I will not sacrifice who I want to be for the sake of a degree. I am not setting out to be a feminist career girl who shuns being tied down to a man, but instead a girl who is expanding her education, exploring new opportunities, and helping her family before she gets married.

This new stage of life is going to be very different, but I know that the Lord will continue to provide me with the direction that I need. :-)