Im one PROUD Mama

CaydensNanny
on 6/16/05 2:36 am - Sweet Home, AL

Im one PROUD Mama today. I know I talk alot about my only daughter, and her life but I also worry ALOT about her and her little ones. The one thing I wanted for my kids was to at least graduate high school, neither did, even with the promise of a car upon graduation (okay it was bribery but it worked for me when my Dad made the offer

). My daughter dropped out 17 and at 19 , started her family. I have harped until I gave up on her getting her GED and going back to school. Lets face it, you can not make it in this world with a decent paying job, and benefits unless you have an education. I want to go back to school, and my dream is to start in August. This morning she told me she went online last night and took her GED test and passed, and when she gets it in the mail, she will see if the community college will accept it, and start taking classes towards a degree that she hasn't quite decided on yet. You cant always be so sure they will accept an online GED so if they dont, she will go ahead and get it from the community college program, then proceed further. I also have to credit her ex. He told her if she didn't want to work, she would have to go back to school and work on a degree ( he is such a positive influence on her!!) They will be moving back in together, but I strongly suspect wedding bells soon too. Anyway, she has made the decision to start back to school, and get a degree. Now we just need links for grants and scholarships...

I coulnt be more happier and I am thrilled to see such POSITIVE changes! I have encouraged her to take this offer, it is not easy to have to work and go to school too, like I will have to do. Love, Sandy

Dakota Mom
on 6/16/05 4:35 am - Montgomery, AL

RNY on 07/28/04

That is something to be very proud of! Congrats to everyone!

Gail

CaydensNanny
on 6/16/05 2:55 pm - Sweet Home, AL

RNY on 04/04/05

Thank You Gail, I keep telling her all day today, how proud I was she was finally taking an education seriously even if it had to come from her boyfriend at least he has good sense and aspirations of medical school himself, so who knows what can happen. Love, Sandy

Twirlygirlie
on 6/16/05 4:37 am - Springville, AL

RNY on 09/14/04

You should be Proud Sandy!! Obviously, your daughter has a GREAT MOM that has raised her right!! My Mother went back to school later in life and graduated from college at 46. There is nothing you can't do if you put your mind to it. Maybe you and your daughter can even take some classes together. So Very Proud of you BOTH

Hugs, Kim

CaydensNanny
on 6/16/05 2:58 pm - Sweet Home, AL

RNY on 04/04/05

Thank you Kim! I started really late in life getting my education, LPN school in my 30's and working full time, now I want to have this RN degree before I hit the big 5-0, and I have 4 years to get it. I was thinking the same thing, maybe we can do some classes together. Love, Sandy