We all have to make choices. From the time we are young, until our latter years. The choices we make, affect our lives in many ways. Some choices will stay with us forever.
             I made some choices that were wrong, very wrong. My choices put everyone in a situation they would rather not have been in. I chose to take the easy way and make quick money. It was easy and it was quick but the consequences were horrible. I was caught and sentenced to four years state prison time. my son was in kindegarden at the time, and was finishing second grade when I came home.
             I was lucky to have a husband that stood by me and visited me every week with my son. I had a lot of time to reflect and think about the choice I made, and how it affected my whole family. While I was away, I thought about what I should do to ensure that I didnt make that decision again. I told myself that I would never make a choice that would put myself and my family in that situation again.
             I haven't made a choice like that again, but everytime I feel out a job application, I am reminded of that choice I made. I have a felony record now and I can't participate in any authority position with my sons football league, I always have to remember that if I tell an employee the truth, he wont hire me. If I don't tell the truth, I could lose my job any time for falsifying an application.
             Think hard before you act. The choices you make, can affect you and the ones you love for the rest of your lives.
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