Greta Pettis Holden is a Native of Laurel MS. She resides there with her Family, her husband Ricky Holden which is My Classmate, and their wonderful kids. Greta grew up in a household of love which was displayed thru her Parents and the love they had for each other. Therefore she display the same love to her immediate Family. Greta have two Sibilings and she embrace her life and values with Grace & Fabulocity! Moving Right Alone to Our Interview.. Being said all of that Greta also attends college!
Greta answered, " I’ve always wanted to go back to college and finish but never had the time but in 2006 I had a lot of Personal problems surrounding my Oldest Child. So to keep from worrying about him all the time, I decided to go back to College thinking that would take my mind off his situation."
Tammy, "Greta how long have you attended College?" Greta answered," Since 2006."
Tammy, "What’s your major, Greta?"
Greta , "Tammy I'm majoring in Computer Technology with Emphasis in Coding."
Tammy, "So, when will you graduate?" Greta, "Hopefully in 2010."
I asked Greta, what are your plans after college? Greta say hopefully to either find a job in Ins. Billing/Coding or get a step-up position where she work.
Tammy, "What is your challenge with college?" Here's what Greta had to say, " Being a fulltime mother & wife takes up all my free time and to top that! Being full time on my job is so tiring, but my job work with me by allowing me to attend. class during work hours on Tuesday and Thursday."
Tammy, "What is your advice to people who are struggling with the same situation?
Greta gave this advice, " Don’t ever give up on your Dreams, I made it my Mission/Goal to Graduate from JCJC no matter how long it took me or what People said about me being too old to go back to College."
Tammy commented, "Well said."
Tammy, "Do you get Support from your Family?
Greta, "Oh yes! My Husband pushes me to keep working hard and don’t give up my Goal of Graduating. Having the Support of My Family means the World to me because without their Support I don’t think I could make it through College. Even though it gets frustrating at times they always tell me to never give up."
Tammy, "Is it difficult to juggle all of the roles as the Mother, Wife, Friend, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, Cousin etc..?"
Greta,"It’s very difficult to juggle all those roles. I would love to hang out with my one of my bff Ladybug all the time or just come home and just relax with my Family. Instead I have to Cook, Clean, Study, Iron, and the list goes on, even though my Family chip in to help it’s never enough when you have 9 Roles you play in your Household."
Tammy, "What are some Inspiring Words you have for the Strong Women like yourself?"
Greta, “Don’t let life knock you down get back up and try and try again until you Succeed at whatever you do.”
Tammy, "What drives you?
Greta,"My two boys drive me, I want them to see me as not only being their Mother but a Strong Black Woman that has a Mission in Life to always Succeed in whatever I do."
Those are some Encouraging Words for everyone. If you're a Mother, Wife, Single Mom, Dad, Husband what ever your situation maybe, not to give up on your Dreams. If you are Determine... If you can See it.. You can Acheive it! You can Be it! I enjoyed this Interview with Greta, she is very Inspirational. We Thank You Greta for sharing Your Life with us, and Shedding some Light on Us!
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I truly look up to you. You make me as a black american very proud.
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