1bassoon Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 You have all been so faithful to encourage and pray for me, I have to share this TOTALLY wild story that happened today to my dd18. Back story: although she got a wonderful scholarship to the college of her choice (private university), she's still $4K short of tuition. Now, for most folks, that's not bad - but when it's us, and we're dealing with long-term unemployment - it's yucky. She really didn't want to take out any loans to go through school, just this weekend she signed for a Perkins Loan of $3K, to pay the rest out of her earnings. Fast forward. Today. Phone rings. 9:15 a.m. It's a lady from a scholarship committee - she had been a finalist for a scholarship for women, from our state, with significant financial need, and exceptional academic potential. She got the "no thank you" letter in the spring, and we figured that was that. But God. "Hi, this is so-and-so from the such-and-such foundation. One of our recipients graduated a year early. Would you like a one-year scholarshp?" Um. Gee. Let's think about that. . . . YES!!!!!!!!! And the amount? Yup. $3K. Exactly what she had taken out a loan for. The loan that she is now submitting paperwork to cancel :D So, in the midst of our sea of not-encouraging job news, this was just- wow. An incredible blessing. Thanks for letting me share. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrws Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 :grouphug: Yay! God is so faithful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyM Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That is wonderful! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 :party: WooHoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That's wonderful news Heather. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yay!! That is great news! What a huge load off your shoulders! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 What a wonderful blessing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonK Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 What a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing and blessing us as we hear how God has blessed you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaicmind Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Wow!! what a huge blessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the4Rs Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Love those God moments!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloversandlions Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 How wonderful! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 :thumbup: Way cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 So happy for you and your DD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogMom5 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Congratulations! :party: Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 What wonderful news! Thanks for sharing yet another reminder of the faithfulness of God. Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Huzzah! Every good and perfect gift... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 FANTASTIC! How wonderful. :))) You have all been so faithful to encourage and pray for me, I have to share this TOTALLY wild story that happened today to my dd18. Back story: although she got a wonderful scholarship to the college of her choice (private university), she's still $4K short of tuition. Now, for most folks, that's not bad - but when it's us, and we're dealing with long-term unemployment - it's yucky. She really didn't want to take out any loans to go through school, just this weekend she signed for a Perkins Loan of $3K, to pay the rest out of her earnings. Fast forward. Today. Phone rings. 9:15 a.m. It's a lady from a scholarship committee - she had been a finalist for a scholarship for women, from our state, with significant financial need, and exceptional academic potential. She got the "no thank you" letter in the spring, and we figured that was that. But God. "Hi, this is so-and-so from the such-and-such foundation. One of our recipients graduated a year early. Would you like a one-year scholarshp?" Um. Gee. Let's think about that. . . . YES!!!!!!!!! And the amount? Yup. $3K. Exactly what she had taken out a loan for. The loan that she is now submitting paperwork to cancel :D So, in the midst of our sea of not-encouraging job news, this was just- wow. An incredible blessing. Thanks for letting me share. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Fabulous! God is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yea!!!! That's so wonderful. You encourage me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grace'smom Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Congrats! It's great to see such a wonderful end to a child's homeschool journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Wonderful news! Congratulations to her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Wonderful! Congrats to you and your DD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That is sooooo wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That's so wonderful! Thanks for sharing your great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That is awesome! No, God is awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdkidsmom Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That is awesome! No, God is awesome!! :iagree::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Super good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That gave me goosebumps! How awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 PTL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Thanks for sharing your happy news. I LOVE it when stuff like that happens!:party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Great news, glad for all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yippee!!! Love watching God take care of our needs!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Wonderful! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandowife Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Very Cool!! PTL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 You have all been so faithful to encourage and pray for me, I have to share this TOTALLY wild story that happened today to my dd18. Back story: although she got a wonderful scholarship to the college of her choice (private university), she's still $4K short of tuition. Now, for most folks, that's not bad - but when it's us, and we're dealing with long-term unemployment - it's yucky. She really didn't want to take out any loans to go through school, just this weekend she signed for a Perkins Loan of $3K, to pay the rest out of her earnings. Fast forward. Today. Phone rings. 9:15 a.m. It's a lady from a scholarship committee - she had been a finalist for a scholarship for women, from our state, with significant financial need, and exceptional academic potential. She got the "no thank you" letter in the spring, and we figured that was that. But God. "Hi, this is so-and-so from the such-and-such foundation. One of our recipients graduated a year early. Would you like a one-year scholarshp?" Um. Gee. Let's think about that. . . . YES!!!!!!!!! And the amount? Yup. $3K. Exactly what she had taken out a loan for. The loan that she is now submitting paperwork to cancel :D So, in the midst of our sea of not-encouraging job news, this was just- wow. An incredible blessing. Thanks for letting me share. :001_smile: :hurray::hurray::hurray: Fantastic news! God was working behind the scenes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Awesome! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That is sooo awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlamom2ansnm Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That's awesome!! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yee-haw! What a miracle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 :hurray::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 :grouphug: I needed to hear this today. Praise God! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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