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You can always fulfill your dreams. Many of the objectives you missed out on when you were younger can still be achieved, even when you are old.
Graduation is a common ambition for many people. Many people who had to leave high school or college because of various life circumstances still wish to return and complete their degrees.
That was the case for one elderly woman who, despite dropping out of high school decades earlier, dreamed of earning her GED. At age 90, her ambition was finally accomplished.
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According to WLOX, Ellouise Lewis of Gulport, Mississippi, was forced to leave high school in the tenth grade. Years later, she claims that failing to graduate is still one of her biggest regrets.
But recently, Ellouise was able to witness the fulfillment of her desire thanks to some helpful staff at Gulfport Care Center, her nursing home.
After learning about Ellouise’s wish, activity director Lisa Perdue tracked down a nearby Christian-based learning facility, Wells of Southgate, that could assist the senior in obtaining her GED.
Ellouise began reading and studying so she could pass the learning center’s practice exam.
They awarded her an honorary GED when she passed the test. Although it’s not a real GED, she did meet the qualifications to get one.
Ellouise received her certificate from the learning center during a ceremony at the nursing home. Ellouise was moved to tears as she realized a lifetime dream while wearing a graduation gown.
“I was delighted to learn that I could obtain my GED here. She told WLOX, “I’m still happy.” “Excuse me, but knowing that I can accomplish this makes me happy,” she said.
“I had never had the opportunity to graduate before today.”
Making this possible, according to Lisa Perdue, is a blessing for her and her teammates.
Ellouise is the first student at the learning center to be awarded an honorary GED. The person who gave the 90-year-old the certificate, Leonard Martin, said it was “wonderful to be engaged” and expressed the hope that many people “follow in her footsteps.”
Congratulations to Ellouise on earning her honorary GED at the age of 90! It’s a story that demonstrates that pursuing a long-held ambition is never too late in life.
Do you have any childhood dreams that you accomplished or wish to accomplish? Feel free to share with us in the comment section, and don’t forget to spread the news so that we can hear from more people.
