What does it mean?
Matt is DONE with his Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy!!! I am excited to report that he passed his SAE (which determines if he can sit for the state board and that he can receive his degree). Now some of you may think.. big deal... so he got a B.S. Let me just tell you how BIG of a deal this was for us.
In 2008, we had our little Sammy and my dream was for Matt to work and for me to stay home. But life turned us into another direction and we took a HUMONGOUS leap of faith for Matt to go this direction with his career. I was working full-time to support Matt through school and we seriously had no idea if he'd even enjoy this field, let alone if he would pass all the pre-reqs (where a lot of people are weeded out). We were on pins-and-needles to see if he'd be accepted into the program. And as of recently, we've been praying he'd pass his final exams and get a job upon graduation. All of these steps could have resulted in failure if one thing went wrong.
Our life has been on hold from having fun, spending time together and just being a normal family. Instead of spending nights together playing in the yard, going out or even watching TV, Matt would study study study. He has been gone probably on average of 60 hours per week + any extra hours not sleeping-- spent studying. Being a "single mom" has been the most challenging thing I have ever done in my life. I have ended so many days in tears from being overwhelmed and I don't think I could have done the past 3 years without my little Sam.
I am so proud of my Matty and all that he has accomplished! He is such a hard worker and has dedicated so much so we could have this new beginning to look forward to! I am such a big believer that if you follow your dreams and work really hard to get there.. you will be blessed to make it through.
It does my heart good to see my kids playing with their dad!!
