BlsdMama Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 So, it's not a huge deal, but I applied for a scholarship. It was specific to disability and required an essay about how it's impacted my life and why I'm in school and the "end goal" so to speak and how those things interact with my disability. Found out today I won - $2k per year, but I'm in my senior year. It's a big deal to me. DH was proud because he's my eternal cheerleader. There will be no one else (parents, sibs, etc.) that I even bother to tell most likely because their reaction will be a lukewarm, "Congrats" and not understanding why any of this is important to me. But it was a big deal on two fronts - one because it was my writing, and two because it is hard for me to begin to identify as disabled and this is a step in the right direction of being positive about it instead of avoidance/sadness. KWIM? 45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Congratulations!! FWIW, I don't know what your disability is, but I know my dd struggles with similar feelings due to her chronic health issues. Hope that you feel affirmed and can carry that strength forward! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Congratulations! It must be very difficult to come to terms with a disability, and I am glad this helped you process and move forward. Best wishes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 1 hour ago, 8FillTheHeart said: Congratulations!! FWIW, I don't know what your disability is, but I know my dd struggles with similar feelings due to her chronic health issues. Hope that you feel affirmed and can carry that strength forward! I'm losing the ability to use my legs. Currently Mayo believes I have Stiff Person Syndrome and the U believes I have Motor Neuron Disease - Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Both are in agreement I will be in a full term wheelchair at some point in the near future. It's an ongoing medical mystery I'd rather not be a part of but here I am. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Congratulations! I know from reading your posts here what a wonderful writer you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 22 minutes ago, BlsdMama said: It's an ongoing medical mystery I'd rather not be a part of but here I am. I am so sorry you are suffering this. You must be a woman of incredible strength and resolve to homeschool and parent your large family and go to school as well. Prayers for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easypeasy Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 A huge congratulations to you!! (and I’m with you on the not bothering to tell other people things like this... I usually just stick to talking with dh and our kids - who are, thankfully, the best cheerleaders a girl could hope for!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Well done. Brava. I'm glad you shared here. I love to celebrate when people have successes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Congratulations and well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bootsie Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Congratulations!!! That's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Congratulations! I'm so glad for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Awesome! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Congratulations! How wonderful for you and I'm glad you shared here. I am sorry about your physical issues. I have been having a pity party for myself over some temporary problems and now I feel foolish. Thinking of you and wishing you all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Congratulations! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 That's great, good on you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanDiegoMom Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Congratulations on winning the scholarship! And I'm sorry to hear of your health issues. Sending good thoughts your way. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Congratulations! A dear friend volunteers for Make A Wish. She is helping w/ the reveal of a big trip. The family let her know they didn't want a public reveal as was being planned. Their child, a 7 yo, said she "didn't want to The Cancer Kid" anymore. Yep, even at 7, she gets it. Blessings to you as you deal with this and as you finish your degree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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