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Be Budding's avatar

You really keep going, Mark. You can be proud of yourself. 🤍

Mark ✌️💙🫂's avatar

Thank you Be 😊

Petra's avatar

I found this really moving. The sense of continuing forward, even without resolution or perfect closure carries strength and meaning. <3

Mark ✌️💙🫂's avatar

Thank you for your kind words and support

Petra's avatar

You’re welcome <3

inside.mihaela's avatar

Mark, don’t give up. This was so relatable and encouraging. I’ve always found interest in many different things and didn’t see most of them through either. Thankfully, I’m starting to adopt a similar mindset: we have to keep going and finish something. We owe that to ourselves. Best of luck to you ! I look forward to reading more.

Mark ✌️💙🫂's avatar

Thank you for relating to my words. I appreciate your support and kindness

James (HVR)'s avatar

That's a lot for one man to take. Not many could. You do.

Two more classes? Are there any community colleges with the credits?

I assume it's the PRAXIS? It's passable. I have plenty of study materials if you choose to take it.

I'm a fifteenth year special education teacher. People enter at all ages all the time.

Ages much older than 42.

Don't let that pressure you. Do you.

Aaliya's avatar

Your dedication to your family and career is truly commendable. Keep up the great work! Your story is truly inspiring 🙏🏼♥️

Mark ✌️💙🫂's avatar

Thank you my friend. That means a lot to me.

Hina Gondal's avatar

Such a beautiful powerful message 🫶

Mark ✌️💙🫂's avatar

Thank you Hina.

Christy's avatar

I'm 42 and I have my first face painting gig this weekend! You give me hope!

Mark ✌️💙🫂's avatar

Awww, that makes me feel great that it gives you hope. You'll be great at it!

Christy's avatar

Thanks for your belief in me!

Joy D's avatar

Very relatable for me Mark. It took me 14 years taking a class here or there to finish my bachelor degree!

I feel I have lived many lives within this one life!

When a door closes a window opens and you just follow along! ✨✨

Mark ✌️💙🫂's avatar

That's true. I'm glad you found it relatable.