My Christian faith is the foundation of my decision to go to college. I was born prematurely at 30 weeks, measuring the size of a 24-week baby. Doctors diagnosed me with sensory neural hearing loss and told my parents I might never walk, run, talk, or even cry. In those fragile first days of my life, my parents had to pray a prayer no parent should ever have to pray — that God’s will be done, whether that meant keeping me here on earth or welcoming me into heaven.
God chose to let me stay.
I believe with my whole heart that the Lord spared my life for a purpose. Every milestone I have reached has been a testimony of His faithfulness. When doctors said I would not walk, I learned to run. Today, I am a cross country runner. When they questioned if I would speak, I found my voice. My life is proof that God’s plans are greater than any medical report.
My parents’ unwavering faith shaped me. They trusted the Lord before they saw the miracle. They taught me that obstacles are not dead ends — they are opportunities for God to show His power. Watching their strength and love has inspired me to live boldly and gratefully.
Going to college is not just about earning a degree; it is about stepping into the calling God has placed on my life. I want to use the abilities He gave me to make an impact, especially for others who feel limited by diagnoses or circumstances. I know what it feels like to have the odds stacked against you, and I want to be living proof that limitations do not define you — God does.
College is my next act of obedience and faith. It is my way of saying, “Lord, I trust the purpose You saved me for.” I am going to college to honor Him, to honor my parents’ prayers, and to prove that I am able — not because of my own strength alone, but because of the strength Christ has given me.
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