There are no words that can describe how I feel about the honor that has been given me though this award.  I thank God for the grace of giving me the ability to learn, the instructors for the encouragement they gave me and my family for the patience they have had when I could not do everything they wanted me to.  I can attest to the fact that, number one, you are never too old to learn, and that if you put your mind to it you can obtain your dreams.  I am 61 and am graduating in the spring with my second degree.