Dreams

Reading and listening to Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture" really resonated with me. He had so many dreams throughout his life. I think he was able to accomplish them because he never gave up. He was always looking for ways to accomplish what was really important to him and didn't let anyone tell him he couldn't do something. He also had a positive attitude, even through the ultimate challenge he experienced. He didn't let things around him get him down.

Dreams are so important to have along our mortal journey. I think they are what keeps us going sometimes. Having a dream(s) can help us to make goals that propel us along our path. Sometimes our dreams change because of changing circumstances around us or just because we change our mind, but there is always a place for dreams because there is always room for goals to help us improve ourselves.

One of my childhood dreams was to become a wife and mother. I have accomplished this dream and am very grateful for this opportunity. I am far from perfect in either position, but I love my husband and I love my children. I am grateful they continue to be patient with me as I continue to learn how to be the best I can for each of them.

Another childhood dream was to graduate from college. I never really thought about how far in college because as a child, I didn't know all of the different degrees. I just knew it was important to go to college. I went to college after high school and graduated with my associate's degree. At that time, I had fulfilled that dream. I got married and my husband was in school for his bachelor's degree and then his master's degree. At that point in my life, I didn't dream that I would be where I am along my own journey towards a bachelor's degree. I thought I had already fulfilled my college dream. However, there was a different plan for me. As I have thought about this, I realize that even though I thought that dream/goal had been accomplished, I had only completed part of it. I am excited to complete the full dream and earn a bachelor's degree as I am continuing to see this dream come true.

I truly believe that all dreams can come true if they are important enough to put in the effort and never give up.