So, tonight, I got off work at Southern Hills and had to be back at the church for praise band practice in an hour. (During the semester, this time will be spent doing homework for sure.) So, I left for awhile in search of a Taco Bell on the east side of town (the Frutista Freeze beverage sounds amazing. If anyone knows where a Taco Bell is on Sycamore Ave. or east, please hook me up. I'm still pretty clueless about Sioux Falls; don't judge me.) I gave up and settled for the Kum & Go next to the huge brick building that is Washington High School (Seriously, the thing is gigantic.)
I go in, grab my supper, and then I met a lady named Renee. The store wasn't very busy, and the cash register had been fighting with Renee all day long. So, I had time to talk, or listen rather.
Renee is a mom of four, a full time employee at Kum & Go, and a computer-challenged college student. All four of her daughters went through college. And now, she figured it was her turn.
Now, let me explain a bit about me. I really like non-traditional students. I think their stories from how they got from where they were to where they are are pretty great. For example, a story from my one excellent year at Northern State University. At Spring Commencement, a mother and a daughter graduated from college together. I think that's really cool.
So, I digress. Renee's story is really cool. And she is a really neat lady--judging from the ten minutes we spent together. So I find myself wanting to cover her in prayer. It cannot be easy to be a full-time employee and a college student. I mean, I had a hard time being a part-time employee and a college student last semester. (Oh Intro to Philosophy... why did you haunt me so?)
If you get a chance as classes gear up to start for another semester, take some time to pray for students going back, students going for the first time, the mothers who will cry when their son or daugther leaves, and non-trads trying to make it happen.
Current mood: Sleepy, reflective, thankful
Current music: "God of Wonders" by Third Day
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