Faith Walk
The journey to the Juris Doctor
FAITH WALK
My Faith Walk
A faith walk is not something you announce with confidence and certainty. It is something you live step by step, often without knowing exactly where the path will lead. It is choosing to move forward when life feels full, when the demands are heavy, and when turning back would be easier.
Leading with integrity during this season of my life means showing up anyway. It means honoring my responsibilities at work, committing to my education, nurturing my marriage, caring for my home, and still finding space to care for myself. Integrity is not just about doing what is right when it is convenient. It is about remaining grounded in your values when life stretches you in every direction.
Going to law school in my fifties is more than returning to a classroom; it is a declaration that growth has no age limit. It is choosing purpose over fear, determination over doubt, and believing that it is never too late to invest in yourself. At this stage, you understand sacrifice differently. You understand time differently. And yet, you leap anyway.
Balancing a full-time job, a full-time education, and a fulfilling life can be incredibly challenging. Long days stretch into longer nights, and there are moments of exhaustion that go unnoticed. Many women carry not only the emotional weight, but the societal pressures, and the desire to be present for loved ones, and the internal question of, “Am I doing enough?”
The truth is, nobody really talks about those layers. They do not talk about the courage it takes to keep going when you feel overwhelmed. They do not talk about the resilience required to manage a household, sustain a marriage, meet professional demands, and still pursue personal dreams.
But in the middle of it all, I learned something powerful.
I learned how to pivot with grace in the midst of change.
I learned to ask for help with humility.
I learned to trust my confidence.
And I learned that balance is not something I achieve once; it is something I create every day.
My journey is not just about earning a degree; it’s the transformation. It’s about proving to myself that I am still evolving, still capable, still growing. My faith walk means walking by faith, even when the path is demanding, and believing that every step forward matters.
My faith journey is not flawless, nor is it easy; it is intentional. With every challenge, every lesson, and opportunity, I am reminded that it is never too late to become more of who I was meant to be.
