I recently wrote a thank you note to my counselor at Meredith College, and I wanted to share it because I feel like it is not only meaningful, but it says a lot, and it is so bright. Enjoy~
Mrs.Meier,
Hi, this is Paige Hockman. I’m not sure if you remember me by name, but I’m sure if you saw my face that you would recognize me. I was in your office a few times during the week of August 15-August 21 before I made the decision to withdraw from Meredith College. I just wanted to say thank you for meeting with me multiple times during that difficult week of my life. You really helped me more than words can express, and I just wanted you to know that. I also wanted to give you an update on how I am doing.
Since I’ve returned home, I was able to get into a student development class at the local community college (which is a required class that I am getting out of the way) as well as a few developmental math classes. By the time I came home, mostly everything was full, but I am thankful I was able to get into the few classes I am in now, they aren’t too much and I feel like I am slowly getting back into it through taking them. I am doing well in all of the classes. I also started seeing my counselor again that I saw in high school, which has helped me tremendously. I see her every 2 weeks. I started volunteering as a Sunday school teacher at my church, which makes me feel good and adds a much needed positive feel to my life. I got a job in a daycare at a gym in the town I live in. I am so excited and happy because now I have a job I will enjoy going to each day, which is such a blessing! I also leave to visit my boyfriend in Arizona in 5 days!
I feel much better. I still have hard days but I truly believe that everything happens for a reason, and that God has a plan for my life. I am still happy with my decision to come home, because I feel like this is where I am supposed to be and what I am supposed to be doing at this point in my life. I am also thankful for the week I spent at Meredith, because although it was miserable for me, I learned so much that week-about myself and life in general that I am glad I know now.
I hope all is going well for you, thanks again, and I hope you continue to make a difference at Meredith College. 🙂
-Paige Hockman
Persevering Paige 
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