What are you most excited about for the future?
I am 26 years old. I do not have children, and I am not married. While I cannot discern God’s plan for this stage of my life, I can certainly confirm that these two chapters are what I’m most excited about concerning my future. I wish to become a mother, potentially of four children, and to be a devoted wife to my future husband.
Growing up as an only child, I was surrounded by cousins, yet once our playdates concluded, I found myself alone. I was generally reserved at school, but eventually, I began to emerge from my shell. My parents’ divorce at a young age introduced me to a load of instability, and my mother’s subsequent remarriage left me with unresolved feelings. I often reflect on the reasons my biological father abandoned us and the fact that I have not seen or spoken to him since I was 8, now at 26 years old. I think about what he looks like, as I have no memories or photographs to remind me. It is bewildering to think that he resides an hour away. While I am fortunate to have positive male role models in my life, including my stepfather, the foundation of my childhood deviates from the norm.
Moving forward, I aspire to provide my future children with the opportunity to experience both siblings and a cohesive family unit. I earnestly pray for my future family and hope that God fulfills these deep-seated desires within my heart.
I will begin my graduate studies in August, marking the final phase of my pursuit of a doctoral degree in education, specializing in curriculum and instruction. While I feel a sense of nervousness, I am also filled with excitement and anticipation. My future aspirations include teaching at a college or university, as well as contributing to the development of programs and resources that enhance the educational experiences of grade-level students. I recognize that education will play a significant role in my future, driven not by financial incentives, but by my genuine passion for the field and my commitment to working with other educators and students.
So here’s to the future.
Here’s to me being “Mom”.
Here’s to me being “Wife”.
Here’s to me being “Dr. Gray”.
A TEACHERble Moment 
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