Granny_Weatherwax Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Bam. Life happens. (Please don't quote) -- Edited: Situation has been partially resolved via high school graduation. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 :grouphug: It's hard enough without the illness. You will make it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 How frustrating! Sending positive thoughts for your son's good health and for a favorable reply from the college. Regards, Kareni 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I am so sorry! It really is so upsetting. Health, by in large, dictated a lot concerning college choice this year for our Ds too. Hang in their momma! :grouphug: :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Since this is clearly NOT a case of "senioritis", but a legitimate illness, I would think the counselor could send a letter explaining the change in transcript. We had a similar issue with our current college freshman ... During their senior year, we were dealing with a serious depressive episode, emergency room visit, intensive outpatient program, and ongoing therapy. This kid got majorly behind in AP Latin so we ended up dropping that class. Our literature small co-op disbanded unexpectedly partially due to a misunderstanding about why my kid could not make it to several meetings. We were left scrambling to make up an English credit knowing that this kid needed outside accountability due to the mental health issues - so we had to do a lit class at our local LAC instead. Anyway, when I sent in the mid-year report, which reflected the change in planned coursework, I explained that a major health issue necessitated these changes. Not one college rescinded their acceptance. Most sent supportive notes. ETA: not one made any reductions in scholarships either. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Just wanted to wish him a full and speedy recovery. I am thinking of both him and you--hope you get some reassuring news from the schools soon! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Chiming in late here as we just finished watching middle son dance - and had to get here first - but I wanted to add :grouphug: AND the experience that whenever this has happened to kids at school - legitimate illnesses - I've yet to see it be a problem with a college. I'm really hoping your guy continues the trend. More :grouphug: just for having to deal with it though. I hope he's doing ok. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*LC Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Agreeing with the poster that mentioned a letter from the school counselor/teacher saying it was his/her idea and why. I'd even suggest a letter from the doctor/bill from the hospital, but that would probably be too much. While I feel confident that it will work out, I'm sorry there is added stress to an already stressful situation. I also hope the doctors figured out the illness and that your son is feeling much better soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Thinking of you and hoping more peaceful days will be here soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I am so very sorry. I hope your son is feeling better and his college plans aren't negatively impacted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Sorry you're both going through this. A brief explanation from the school's guidance counselor should be all that's needed to keep current offers in place. Hope he's feeling better soon. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 nm 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 That's a great update! Moving forward a little bit every day is a great goal and accomplishment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 nm 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*LC Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 How did the competition go? I hope you hear from the university Monday since that information is critical to making a decision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 How did the competition go? I hope you hear from the university Monday since that information is critical to making a decision. He didn't place. No one was disappointed, though, since he has been out of commission for a while. Only one student from DS's school placed. It is very difficult for our small, rural school to compete with the larger Chicago-land schools. Our kids are simply excited to go be a part of the competition. I think we heard from the university. I'm not sure though. I know that sounds odd but DS checked his email this morning and he had received a second acceptance dated this week. It's the same exact letter as before but with a different date. I assume that means everything is okay. I think we'll still make a call to verify on Monday. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 :grouphug: I hope you get answers. It has to be tough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I am so sorry he is struggling again. I hope they can get him on a better path. Prayers for you son and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 How frustrating for you son and for you. I hope that he is soon healthy. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 :grouphug: Poor thing. I'm so sorry. Thinking of you both and wishing him healthy days ahead! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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clementine Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 :grouphug: So sorry he is going through all of this. There will be a time that you can say "Whew! Glad we're past that!" Until then, stay strong. I hope he gets well soon and that you get good news from the college! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 :grouphug: So sorry he is going through all of this. There will be a time that you can say "Whew! Glad we're past that!" Until then, stay strong. I hope he gets well soon and that you get good news from the college! Drats. I knew I forgot to do something today. I'll have to call tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Hope all is going better today. :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 nm 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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elegantlion Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: Goodness, I'm sorry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I'm so sorry for both of you. I hope they can figure things out and get him back to health quickly. :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I hope you get answers quickly and that it is nothing serious! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Oh my goodness! I hope you can get to the bottom of this soon and get him on a path to health. How stressful! Praying for you all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeghansMom Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Prayers that all unfolds in the best manner for your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 The school is now requiring documentation from a physician for every absence. I knew that was coming. He's missed so much in such a short period of time. Sorry to read the update since this post, but I wanted to add not to think too badly of the school for this. It's something that needs to be done because too many parents use "sick" as a convenient excuse for pretty much anything. "Spring fever" isn't awful if it's just for a day or two, but when parents do it too many times, it definitely causes issues. When a youngster is truly sick, it's a formality and one that has to be done just because we can't treat kids differently even if we know situations are different. Our school has kids with medical issues of all sorts and the admin is quite understanding. We've done fundraisers for many too if their families needed it. I hope your school helps you feel they're on your team rather than the opposition. :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Sending good wishes for some answers and an effective treatment for your son. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bugs Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Thinking of you and your family... :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Sorry to read the update since this post, but I wanted to add not to think too badly of the school for this. It's something that needs to be done because too many parents use "sick" as a convenient excuse for pretty much anything. "Spring fever" isn't awful if it's just for a day or two, but when parents do it too many times, it definitely causes issues. When a youngster is truly sick, it's a formality and one that has to be done just because we can't treat kids differently even if we know situations are different. Our school has kids with medical issues of all sorts and the admin is quite understanding. We've done fundraisers for many too if their families needed it. I hope your school helps you feel they're on your team rather than the opposition. :grouphug: And not only that, but it works in your favor because state laws generally require that the school MUST work with your student, and if this continues, that would include home bound teacher that comes to your house to tutor him and help him get caught up all of which would not be available based on your word alone. Do not be afraid to ask for a home bound teacher. Your taxes have paid for this service. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Hoping and praying he improves dramatically very, very soon. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quark Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 I'm so sorry this has been such a hard time for all of you. Channeling lots of healing vibes and sending them your way hoping he beats this thing and feels better soon and that life falls back into routine again. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbeltmom Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I hope you get answers soon and your son recovers quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: ScoutermominIL :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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katilac Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I'm sorry y'all are having such a rough time. It sounds awful. Forgive me if I've missed this - have they done blood work? If they haven't, I would insist on it, preferably with an anca panel included. If they have, and it's been a few months, I'd want it repeated. Way too many doctors are happy to "treat 'em and street 'em" without looking for a true underlying cause. It's somewhat understandable, because patients may be going to different doctors and coming in for different reasons. Even with the paperwork in their hand, they see so many people that, even with good intentions, they miss things - like maybe we really need to be looking a lot deeper for root causes here, and not assuming again and again that it's an ordinary, recurring sinus infection that is also causing all the other problems. You really do have to get loud and insistent sometimes. I hope they figure it out quickly, for good this time. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thinking of you this morning... :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Back home. He's sleeping. The toddler is sleeping. I am just plain tuckered out. I am making an easy dinner and then plan on grading papers and getting the rest of the semester planned out. I would rather go crawl in bed with my son and just hold him for a while. :crying: Like I did when he was little. Sorry you all are struggling so. Re the bolded: "I'll love you forever. I'll like you for always. As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be." :leaving: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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