My life goal is to earn a degree in Music Education with an emphasis in singing and choir, become a church accompanist, and own a music academy. This conclusion was not easy to achieve. For several years I struggled aimlessly for hopes and dreams of a blurry future. My high school years and now my freshman year of college have served as a means to clarify my mission and goals in life. After completing my ninth year of music studies, I was craving a change in my career. Sitting through an hourlong class as a twelve-year-old brought little excitement to my week. My music teacher, because she knew where such obstacles led, strongly encouraged me to audition for an accompaniment opportunity at my church. Successfully completing the audition and receiving the job revitalized me and an inexplicably steady amount of favor began to appear. A few weeks later, I opened my own private practice at age 13 with two students. In 2010, I was awarded “Most Dedicated Young Piano Teacher” by my teacher's district teachers association. After practicing with the choir and teaching my first 30-minute lesson, I knew I wanted to teach and direct for the rest of my life. After finalizing my career goal, I noticed that I was absorbed in the routine of life. As homecoming activities approached, my role as student council president increased to include more meetings and late nights to prepare a fun-filled week for the entire student body. My Advanced Placement classes seemed to intensify during this time and my students' fall piano recitals were approaching. Biweekly meetings with my Scout troop and looming Yearbook deadlines cluttered my schedule. On September 14, 2012, however, I was forced to slow down and analyze the meaning of my life when I was involved… in the middle of a sheet of paper… he ranted. Now, I know that every second we are given is a blessing and must be used to bring glory to the name of God. The remaining scars from the accident remind me daily of God's unfailing grace and mercy and I am determined to use them. as a tool for my ministry to equip students musically, but also spiritually. Help from the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship will ease the burden of the many hidden costs of a college degree. Although Music Education majors are required to pay several fees prior to the start of the semester, the costs of classroom supplies for student teaching, travel expenses, and various certification exams are not included. With the help of the CBC Spouses Education Scholarship, I will have the means to complete my most important mission and goal: to share God's love with as many people as possible through music education.