wanted to share the beginning of Chapter 13: Reentry
"There I stood at a crossroads. With a twelve-year-old high school diploma and a brief work history just as old, I knew my employment chances were slim. I turned instead toward community college business courses. Dad's voice of encouragement for education echoed in my mind. Since I had been away from the job market for over 10 years, I decided to upgrade my skills first. The staff at Williamsport Area Community College assured me that I could attain an associate degree in business with part-time evening classes which would allow time for both college and family. The timing seemed perfect. Valerie would be entering kindergarten when I was graduating from college."