Learning and Growing - Joseph
“Most of my life, I’ve learned to just bottle things up and let it be,” Joseph shares. “I’ve learned how to let things go now and not let stuff build up.”
GBCH&FM is thrilled to celebrate with Joseph for earning his GED this past fall from Coastal Pines Technical College! One of Joseph’s favorite subjects in school was science because, as he says, “You’re figuring stuff out and making the unknown possible.” Joseph also enjoyed studying history, especially some of the larger events impacted the world, such as wars.
“It’s just fun to learn about the past and make sure not to repeat the same mistakes people have made in the past,” Joseph says. “For me, that’s a big thing.”
Having earned his GED, Joseph is now enrolled in classes for cybersecurity, an industry he dreams of making his career. He’s considering whether he wants to pursue cybersecurity within the military, either in the Air Force or Army, or by working at a technology company, but either way, he knows this is the industry he’s passionate about.
Joseph is originally from Washington state, but moved to Georgia with his family when he was young. Growing up, he was active in martial arts and climbed his way up to a brown belt. Joseph plans to eventually settle down and establish himself near Atlanta, but for now, he enjoys fishing, swimming, and having fun with the other guys at our Baxley Campus.
Looking back at the year he’s been at the Children’s Home, Joseph can easily identify ways he’s changed for the better.
“When I got here, I was kind of upset and I wouldn’t talk to anyone,” he remembers. “But I’ve gotten more social.”
Joseph has also been able to better understand his emotions and manage his feelings in ways that are healthy and productive, something he struggled with and didn’t know how to deal with before coming here.
“Most of my life, I’ve learned to just bottle things up and let it be,” Joseph shares. “I’ve learned how to let things go now and not let stuff build up.”
Join us in praying that Joseph will have a successful career in cybersecurity, but more importantly, that he will work and serve in a way that brings honor and glory to God.
Congratulations on your accomplishment of earning your GED, Joseph! We’re proud of you for this success and for those to come as you pursue your dream job!
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