Never give up: Arthur's story

I first watched this video of Arthur's story over at my girl, Raven's blog, A Momma's Desires and Pacifiers.
This story will have a significant impact on you, I promise. You will shed some tears.

Watching it today, of all days, my last day of grad school, really made think. It made me realize that not once have I given up. I have grown up knowing that many people, even in my family, doubted my ability to achieve anything in my life. I have proven them wrong.

29 years ago a little girl was born out of wedlock. Her mother just 16 years old and a father she didn't have a relationship with until sophomore year of college will graduate with her Masters degree May 20, 2012.

While my story isn't quite the same nor does it have nearly the impact that Arthur's does, it confirmed that even through all of the doubts and pessimism, I never gave up. Hard work and determination pays off. Faith goes a long way. God never gave on me. He never gave up Arthur.