I've tried to decide how I feel about and realized that, in all honesty, I really just need some more time to adjust to this big transition. And that's what it is. I find myself having to adjust from living the life of a student to living the life of an "adult." I've worked through high school, college, and grad school, so adjusting to work won't really be the issue. It's the days off that will throw me. Usually, my off days were spent reading mental health books, doing homework, or getting together with people from school to work on a group project. Now, I can read books that I want to read, take my dog for walks, and get together with people just to be with them.
The hooding ceremony was amazing. As I walked across the stage, holding my hood, and being greeted by Michelle and Keith, I realized that this didn't just mark me receiving my degree. As I knelt down and had them place my hood over me, I realized that I was being welcomed and accepted by two outstanding professionals in the counseling field.
Thankful doesn't even begin to describe how I'm feeling. The last two years have been painful, joyful, tearful, and prayerful. I wouldn't be where I am today had it not been for a massive number of graceful, helpful, prayerful people. This degree...the fancy letters that now follow my name...they belong to you all, too. As cliche as it sounds, I could not have done it without you. My life is richly blessed by you and love you all dearly.
Sincerely,
Shannon S. Lee, MA
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