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Post by grate on Dec 18, 2018 15:12:19 GMT
Hi all. I am bursting at the seams for my dd2.
She is a senior and was just accepted to university and was recruited for her sport.
She was born with "grotesquely malformed" (Dr's lovely choice of words when she was 7) legs/hips. They really aren't when she is in pants but are in terms of actual form. She also has a heart condition where 80% of infants born with it do not make it (hard to type that). Added to all that, she has battling a major depression since we have moved back from Europe and has been working hard with her therapist.
She has a learning disability which makes math and reading difficult but works really hard there too. She goes to fitness training and works with a private coach and loves loves loves her sport.
She was recruited by a few schools and chose this one because of its teaching program and is so happy.
Many of my friends and family though expect all our kids to go to ivy/little ivy or very challenging school like dd1 does or play D1 or at least D2 like an over average amount of my circle does. dd2 picked a state school and d3 because is had the best feeling when she did her recruitment over night. She feels she is a bit psychic and said it had a great vibe :-) ***ETA-- and small class size which was a big point for her
She has been through so much and is such a kind and empathetic young lady and I am so so happy for her but my heart hurts when our friends/family respond with "oh", her uncle actually said, "you're better than that school". It make it worse, I was at my work Christmas party and she opened her acceptance alone with no one home to celebrate with her and was asleep when I got home.
Thanks for "listening"!
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Post by compeateropeator on Dec 18, 2018 15:20:03 GMT
Congrats to your daughter. That is some pretty amazing accomplishments, fortitude, and heart...very much giving you the right to a little bragging.  I am sorry that everyone doesn’t see it that way and instead compares and degrades.  |
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Post by shamrock on Dec 18, 2018 15:21:44 GMT
I think it is great that your daughter found a school that fits her and that she’s exited about. Congratulations to her!
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Post by jenjie on Dec 18, 2018 15:26:50 GMT
That is SO exciting and worth celebrating! She has come such a long way, overcome so much, and a great school has CHOSEN her because they want HER. I’m sorry the people in your/her life are not more supportive/congratulatory.
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Post by Skellinton on Dec 18, 2018 15:30:10 GMT
Congratulations to your daughter!!! I think that is wonderful, finding a school that fits is so extremely important, I am glad your daughter found one for her!
I think she has so much to be proud of, and so do you momma!
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Post by grate on Dec 18, 2018 15:41:10 GMT
Thank you so much ladies, your kind words mean more than you know. I am not a crier and a bit stoic and have tears in my eyes. I think I have been holding it all in up until the acceptance came. She committed to the sport weeks ago and hoping the academic part came through!
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Post by Merge on Dec 18, 2018 15:46:35 GMT
Congrats! What an accomplishment!
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Post by MissBianca on Dec 18, 2018 15:47:34 GMT
Congrats to your daughter!
I hear you on the not good enough. My oldest son opted for community college for culinary instead of Johnson and Wales and all we got was that’s great but when are you going to go to real college?! I’m like wth??
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Post by Saff on Dec 18, 2018 15:48:01 GMT
Congratulations to you and your daughter!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 18, 2018 15:49:31 GMT
Well done on raising a great kid who has persevered in spite of many challenges! Congrats to her!
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Post by hop2 on Dec 18, 2018 15:49:46 GMT
College choice is a very personal thing. I’m glad your DD thoughtfully chose the one that she feels is the best fit for her. That shows a good deal of maturity! Congratulations.
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Post by janeinbama on Dec 18, 2018 15:51:43 GMT
Sounds like you have a wonderful daughter who will do well in college. She will persist and graduate as she has been fighting and winning her battles all her life.
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Post by MaryMary on Dec 18, 2018 16:07:54 GMT
Wonderful news! You must be so proud!
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Post by lesley on Dec 18, 2018 16:13:23 GMT
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Post by maryannscraps on Dec 18, 2018 16:14:30 GMT
Congratulations! Perseverance is such an important quality in a person, and your daughter has it in spades. And good for her for choosing a school that fits her wants and needs -- I bet that she'll soar there.
Success is in no way defined by the "ivy-ness" of the college you go to.
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Post by LeaP on Dec 18, 2018 16:17:45 GMT
Woot! Congratulations to your daughter. I hope it is a great adventure for her.
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Post by cakediva on Dec 18, 2018 16:28:02 GMT
Yay!! How awesome for her!!
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Post by piebaker on Dec 18, 2018 16:32:35 GMT
Congratulations!! You have great cause to be proud. Best wishes😀
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Post by anniefb on Dec 18, 2018 16:35:28 GMT
Congrats to your DD!
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Post by librarylady on Dec 18, 2018 16:45:27 GMT
Coongrats to DD.
I know the thrill of it all working out makes you want to yell from ghe roof top.
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 18, 2018 16:48:35 GMT
What great news for your DD. Smaller schools can be Awesome!
Thanks for sharing your daughter's success.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Dec 18, 2018 16:48:45 GMT
It sounds like she's going for her own dreams and making it work. How small of anyone to belittle that. You have every right to be proud of all she has accomplished.
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Post by stampnscrap1128 on Dec 18, 2018 16:56:31 GMT
I'm so happy and proud for your daughter and you!! She has already achieved more than most of us ever will. I wish her the very best and look forward to hearing more about her college experiences!  |
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Post by CarolinaGirl71 on Dec 18, 2018 17:00:30 GMT
Congratulations to your DD! She has overcome many obstacles, and with her work ethic and desire, I am sure she will go far in whatever field she chooses in life.
I'm so sorry that some have been less than encouraging. You should be, and I'm sure you are, very proud of her!
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Post by scrapmaven on Dec 18, 2018 17:03:15 GMT
Your daughter is resilient and determined. You must be very proud of her. Your dd chose the university that would be a great fit for her. That makes it a great university, because she'll be in it.
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Post by muggins on Dec 18, 2018 17:05:42 GMT
You have every reason to be proud. She sounds like an awesome young lady. I’m sure she’ll be successful at whatever she chooses to do:)
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Post by femalebusiness on Dec 18, 2018 17:08:49 GMT
You must be so proud! Give me a person who marches to their own tune anytime. They are always the most successful people. What others think is so not important. Her choices are.
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Post by monklady123 on Dec 18, 2018 17:13:48 GMT
awwwwww I'm sorry so many people are so silly over the choice of university. My dd went to one of our state universities, but it's not one of the top tier ones. But it fit her and she had a fabulous four years... Her classes were small (unlike at those bigger top tier schools) so she got to know her professors, she made some lovely friends, had a job on campus, got a wonderful internship, had good support when she struggled with a math class...It was an excellent experience all round.  Congratulations to your dd! The school wants her and she wants to go there, and I predict a good four years (or however long it takes...no rule that says one must do school in four years). |
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Post by Basket1lady on Dec 18, 2018 17:14:19 GMT
I’m impressed that your DD bucked tradition and made a choice that is a good fit for her. Good for her! Both of my kids are in smaller D3 schools and love them. They chose cooperation over competition. A lot of those larger schools are high stress. DS especially just wanted to learn and be a part of something bigger than himself.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Dec 18, 2018 17:14:46 GMT
Congratulations to your daughter! So glad she found a good fit for the next part of her life's journey!
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