Amber's Christian Walk in the World Today
In today's society, we are faced with many different and difficult choices in life. Most of us, begin to realize what life is all about when we first start school. Education has always played a vital role in my family. There are three main points that have played a significant role in my life: growing up in a Christian environment, being educated in a rural area, and developing important goals and strategies for the future.
First of all, growing up in a Christian environment has been a privilege, not a challenge. I have been protected by my parents and grandparents from drugs, violence, and a multitude of harsh facets of life. We all attend church on a regularly basis; to praise and worship God. During this life, I have been faced with dilemmas, but my family and I have a strong and motivating will-power to keep going forward in life. My mother owns a convenient store; it was previous owned and operated by my grandparents. During the times of a failing economy, the family Christian walk with God became stronger and successful. The convenient store is now excelling and sales are remarkable. I have learned to observe the people in my presence and never complain or become judgmental.
Most of all, being educated in a rural area brings much sacrifice." I remember attending kindergarden in Talbotton, Georgia and riding the bus to school with the older children". My Auntie was my kindergarden teacher, so the entire year was fun. My parents transfered me to another school the next year. Waverly Hall Christian Academy was an excellent school to broaden my intellect. At this time, WHCA was highly recommended because of the religion affiliation with the church. I must admit, I learned a lot in a diverse atmosphere and made many friends over the years. The education and experience; I obtained are priceless and I must give thanks to my wonderful parents. Many children did not have the opportunity as I did. The commute to school was at least thirty minutes and every monthly payment was a personal expense. After a reglious dispute with the school and church; many of the parents and faculty members began to develop a new Christian school named Trinity Christian Academy. I attended TCA until the eighth grade. The school was beginning to experience monetary problems; the economy was beginning to fail. Parents were feeling the pressure of choosing between their homes and children education. In the end, Trinity Christian Academy had to close its doors. The school is now finally closed and my parents had to transfer me to Manchester High School; this was my final destination to obtain a high school diploma. I received my driver license at age sixteen, so my mother no longer had to drive me to school every day. The commute to school was at least twenty minutes. Many of my mother's work days were compromised; I was glad, she owns her business. Being educated in a rural area is sometimes discouraging, but making sacrifices for an important cause is rewarding. I am now attending Columbus State
