gardenmom5 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 hanky warning. Her athletic son became a quadriplegic after a fall, so when he went to get his mba, she went with him to help him. every day, all the notes, studying, everything - she was there for two years. when she pushed him across the stage, the university gave her an honorary mba. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4534002/Mom-given-honorary-degree-helping-quadriplegic-son.html it is always heartwarming to see mother's who will do whatever they have to do for their children. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 That's very cool. Thanks for sharing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) Most honorary degrees are just honorary, this one was truly earned! Great story, thanks for posting. Edited May 23, 2017 by ElizabethB 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Wow. What a commitment. I am glad Chapman University honored her. She earned it as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Awe, good for him AND her, both! Way to overcome adverse circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 A woman I know actually went back to college (enrolled and earned a second bachelor's) when her chronically ill son wanted to go to college. The problem was sometimes his pain medicine meant he couldn't drive and sometimes the brain fog was extreme making remembering what was said in class hard and sometimes he was simply too sick to attend. But he so desperately wanted a degree so his mom said she'd go with him to every class. She could drive when he couldn't, she could share her notes with him when he was confused by what was going on around him, and when he had to stay home or be hospitalized she could catch him up on what he missed. Those years going to school with him made some amazing memories and helped him reach a goal he thought was completely unattainable. He passed away last year due to that chronic illness. He was in his early 30s. She really cherishes that extra time she got to spend with him. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 awww man..that is so awesome 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 How incredibly special and inspiring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Good for Chapman (I got my BA there back in '82 when it was still Chapman College). :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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