Seriously Shocked

Well I have great news....and no I'm not pregnant (seriously...that's the automatic response when I say “guess what” --um what does that say about society...haha)

My disbelief continued throughout the week after I found out on Tuesday that I received a scholarship. Scholarship for what you ask?

About a month or so ago our school director forwarded the staff an email. It said that Walden University was going to be offering a scholarship to teachers who work in international schools. The catch was that your school had to be apart of one of five organizations/association (or group of schools). Our school is apart of ASSAA (Association of American Schools in South America). The university would give out one scholarship per association—so five scholarships total.

Walden University is a school that offers predominately online classes. I actually had looked into this school when I was in NYC because I received mail about their school. When I saw this opportunity, I thought—what the heck, I might as well apply.

The process wasn't too intense—I needed to send in my resume, two recommendation letters and of course an essay touching on four different areas where you have used your education and how you will you use your further education (areas were technology, global education, and so on). With the help of Clinton's fine editing skills, I finished my essay and sent in all the papers.

One week later I received an email with the title “Walden University –Congratulations”

um my reaction? Well I thought “this can't be” --I opened the email, did a quick read and headed down to my friend's classroom (I didn't know where Clinton was at the time). I entered her classroom and shakily said “I'm hyper-ventilating” “why?” she replied “I think I got the scholarship” cheers from her but also “you think?” “Well I don't know—I rushed through the email...but I'm in shock”

After some more hugging and cheering, my friend (Yari) told me to go read the email again (=

Well I did—and yes, I was right. I have received a full scholarship to pursue my PhD which will be in Education with a specialization in Instruction, Curriculum, and Assessment.

Later that night, after going out to eat for a celebration, I said to Clinton “what is God doing?”

He laughed and look at me quizzically... “you just got a full scholarship, what kind of question is that?”

I merely responded that I was so sure that it wasn't going to happen that it made me think how really I'm not the one in control of my life. Of course, I have the ability to make choices and to plan...but God is there to walk me through it and to throw me a curve ball ever so often! I'm extremely in awe of his blessings.

I ask that you pray for me as I start this amazing adventure. I am excited and yet of course, this will add new stress and time to my already busy life. I am hoping to take it a day at a time and to trust God. He has already given me an amazing support group –Clinton and my family of course, my friends at home, but even more so the friendships I've made here—their love and support!!