“I'm ready for the challenge of going to college. I'm not sure yet, but I think I want to get in the field of medicine. I have several family members who are nurses and my mom is involved in home health care. I want to get into something where I can help people.”

“So far, 92 percent of our seniors have passed this exit exam. But for many challenged students, the self-worth and self-esteem they experience from seeing their progress jump 20 or even 40 points between one exam and another ... this is a huge part of the outcome, no matter what the numbers say.”

“It was challenging at times, especially when we converted over and actually started to transfer data over to the new system. Even though you go through training — that was about a month ago — when you start inputting information into the new system, it's still new. It's about getting familiar.”

The written word has its limits and its challenges, for the primal sound in the whole world is that made by the human voice, and the likeness of this human voice must be rendered in dots and strokes...Yet I never forget that the voice, too, is important...Don't mumble or hesitate. Speak...in a loud voice, clearly, and without fear.

Whether it is through products or services, being a problem solver builds loyalty and confidence. What can you resolve for yourself and others? Do you have a challenge that seems impossible or unsolvable? With the root word being “solve,” resolve is one of your best friends for overcoming obstacles and being a solution specialist.

“Part of the reason you get this contrast between personal conditions and perceptions of the national economy is because of incredible weak leadership on the national level. I don't think the disconnect would be as large as it is if people felt we had a national leadership that understands the challenges and has a coherent set of policies to address them.”

“Defense set the tone; it's what did it last night (Friday night in Roaring Fork's 45-35 win over Cedaredge) and tonight. Everyone I put on the floor took their man to the one-on-one and said 'I challenge you to beat me' and for the most part they (the Bulldogs) choked. It was awesome.”

“There exists a need to improve the conditions for teaching as well as learning to improve the quality of educational outcomes. This may be achieved by more in-service training and support to teachers to acquire relevant competencies for effectiveness. Despite all these challenges the fact remains education is the vehicle through which development and prosperity of our country is heavily dependent on.”

As you travel along the roads in life, there is a certain kind of peace that comes with knowing you're on the right path. And when you are faced with adversity, it challenges you but makes you stronger. The road is not always an easy route. Nevertheless, you must not allow your fears to keep you from reaching the destination.

I don't want to die anymore. I am up to the challenge of bearing the guilt and the grief up to facing the difficulties that life has put in my path. Some days are harder than others, but I am ready to live each one of them. I can't sacrifice myself this time.