After watching Oprah's surprise farewell, I cried. Okay, okay, okay...I cried a few times. It was just THAT good! To see the impact she's made in the world is mind blowing. I was utterly amazed at witnessing her accomplishments. Her humility and passion was so touching! She truly inspired me to be a better person and woman.
So here goes...
I realized (thankyou Lord) that I am blessed to be a blessing. God blesses me, to bless others, for His glory and for my good. He uses His children to help others. As a woman of God, I am to be the Jesus some people never see. I'm supposed to be the smile a stranger sees from leaving out of a stressful workplace. I'm supposed to be the giver to the homeless when everybody walks by.
Now, its time to do just that. Give back. I want to change people's lives. Sooo....
As a single mother, who knows the struggles of being a single mother, a student, and a working woman. IT. IS. NOT. EASY. And it takes a special kind of woman to juggle all these roles. There's nothing single about us! I know what it feels like to have to find a sitter just to take midterm, lack of a social life, 4 a.m. wake up calls, last minute sick days, and trying to study while being thrown up on...just to name a few!
But God blessed me. I had my son my sophmore year, took off two quarters of school, returned to my school (The Ohio State University, whoop whoop!), brought my baby back WITH me, and still graduated in 4 years with a 3.5 GPA! Ain't He good?
It those very women, women like me, African American student single mothers who I have a special place in my heart for. And that's who I want to help.
So in connection with my non-profit organization
"Walking Royalty",
I am granting 2 $100.00 book scholarships for any African American student single mother for the Autumn semester of the 2011-2012 school year!
To God be the glory!!!!
The requirements:
Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university. (Proof will be provided)
Must be a single parent (Single as in not married)
1 page essay as to why you deserve the grant
Send above information to:
AWilson1569@gmail.com
Two winners will be chosen on August 8, 2011!
...and that's it!!!
Thankyou Lord for guidance and passion. Thankyou Lord for using me. Thankyou Oprah. You are a phenomenal woman!
Please share this information with anyone who would be interested!
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