Career Services student Michelle recently sent this amazing letter to the staff that helped her get on the path to a bright and promising future. It is such a sweet letter that we just couldn’t keep it to ourselves, so we are sharing it with the world. Thank YOU, Michelle, for giving us your all.

Dear Open Meadow Staff,

I started writing this as a journal halfway through the class. Originally, it was just going to be for my own reflection. Then I thought maybe I should share it with everyone as a means to show my appreciation. I will try not make it too long.

When you were a child, what did you want to when you grew up? A scientist? Professional athlete? Doctor or lawyer? When I was young I really didn’t have big aspirations. I would simply say I wanted to be a mom. Even as a teenager, I didn’t have any dreams or goals. As I started my college career I didn’t have any set goals, and I didn’t have the drive to make any. I never had meaningful employment because I never cared. I wanted a paycheck and nothing more. There were, and still are a few memorable people at PCC who made a huge impact on me. One of them is John Mathews, my former GED resource specialist. I graduated three years ago, and he is still helping me better myself. Thank goodness for that because he is directly responsible for me applying to Career Connections. He threatened to “disown” me if I didn’t stop procrastinating with my life!