Why I am getting a degree

Two years ago, when I first got serious about getting a degree, I made myself think about this question, “Is this worth it?” Is it worth all the time, effort, and money to get a little piece of paper that says I have a degree in such and such with so and so college? Lets get past the obvious, “Well, you have better opportunities of getting a higher paying job or going somewhere with your life.” I know all that. Those reasons are not enough for me to spend four years of my life getting a degree. The reasons have to be more personal than that. So, I started thinking—what are my reasons? And this is what I have figured out:
1. God is calling me to get my degree. How do I know this? My daddy told me so. I am not joking. My dad wants me to get my degree. He believes very strongly in a woman being able to adequately provide for herself. I love my dad! My dad didn’t give me an ultimatum, he just gave me his reasons for asking me to get my degree. I could not disagree with his reasons, they were right. I know, without my parents cheering me on, I would have given up before I even started.
2. I do want a career. I want a job that is exciting, and that will give me the chance to discover things in life. For the job ideas that I have in mind, I have to have a degree.
3. I want to home-school my children—if and when I have any—and I don’t want any government official telling me that I am not qualified to do this. I don’t see our country ever truly accepting this type of schooling, so for my peace of mind, I want one of the highest educations that no one can argue with.
4. My last reason is one that will keep continuing until I graduate. I have noticed in myself that I have become more disciplined and determined. I don’t mind taking the time to do things right. God has helped me push myself to do things, I never thought were possible. This does not only affects my academic lifestyle, but my physical and spiritual lifestyles as well.
I thank God I have the opportunity to go through this time in my life—even though it is difficult. I know it will all be worth it in the end.

L.s.R