Achievement Ladder's Forecast 2008

As we get ready to say goodbye to 2007 and usher in 2008, let us remember the many achievements that will prepare us for the future. Did you keep your resolutions for 2007? Did you achieve what you expected a year ago. A friend of mine did achieve what was important to her. She was accepted into Medical School and started in August. After the first semester, she has successfully achieved a tremendous start, and she is optimistic for the future. In a few short years, she will be awarded a title of Doctor. Having watched this preparation for many years, my admiration, my respect, and my encouragement will continue for her successful future.

Another person who is very close to me has continued in her quest to obtain a degree that will enhance her Master's Degree. She is committed to learn the skills necessary to improve the quality of life for many individuals in the future. With one semester to go and a residency, she will succeed in bringing about a positive change for many individuals in her future.

And yes, there is another person who is making a new adventure in her life to benefit the lives of others. Although she has had many challenges in the past, she is determined to be herself and to rediscover her identity as a human being who really cares about others beyond the call of duty. She can continue to expect my positive encouragement and support to make things happen for her in the future and the many persons that she will impact by her radiant smile.

Last year was a good year for me personally in making a change from one community activity to another more familiar activity .....helping young persons to find themselves and to prepare for their future careers. Education is my Life...and you will find me assisting those who need the assistance the most and for those who think they need the assistance the least. Through my advisement skills, more individuals will find new ways to climb their ladders of achievement.

As we look forward to 2008, may the American People choose carefully the next President of the United States. In addition, may the voters take an active role in selecting local, county, state, and national candidates for public office. Although we are being bombarded with all types of political rhetoric and Washington spin, may we find the best qualities and qualifications for all public officials with a conscientious, positive effort to study the holistic aptitudes, altitudes, and attitudes of all candidates. In my estimation, the choices for the rival parties should be decided at the conventions by all state selected delegates and state representatives. For too long, the process has been pre-determined by an exclusive elite rather than the representatives of the voting people. And yes, that our American People will register to vote in every election and will actively vote for the best qualified candidates for the various offices. The qualifications are not limited to certain professions, to acquired experiences, to monetary accumulations, or to any biased choices. May the Spirit of the first Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights as amended be the guiding spirit in our exercising our civic duty to be an active citizen who really care about this wonderful United States of America as blessed by our Creator...IN GOD WE TRUST!...