JHCC Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 More often than not, the entries on this list are requests for prayers in time of sadness, distress, or difficulty. Today, however, I would like to offer a word of thanks. My daughter is in her freshman year at college and is generally doing very well (apart from a recent blow-up with her roommate, but that's getting sorted out). This is especially good, since she was on the receiving end of some pretty horrible bullying and social ostracism in high school. College, so far, is doing well for her, and she is double majoring in Classical Studies and in Creative Writing. Last night, Imani got word not only that two of her poems are going to be published in the school's literary magazine, but also that she has been awarded a summer research grant to spend ten weeks on campus working with a faculty mentor on a project that will combine research on epic poetry with writing about her own experiences. The grant will cover her living expenses and a stipend, so that she won't have to get a summer job but can devote herself to her studies. I am so grateful that our daughter is doing so well after such a hard time the last few years, and that everything Lisa and I imagined she could be has already been surpassed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 High school and college are worlds apart. In college they want you to succeed and encourage students. Tell her to keep writing, and to enjoy the opportunity the summer has offered. Wish her the best from all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Great news John! College is where people who have the drive start to excel, high school is too often a. . . nevermind. Another bit of reality to maybe cheer a person up. College is where bullies start to discover they're going to have to ask the kids they tormented in high school for a job. The smarter ones that is, the dumber bullies? Who cares. Give her a hug for me next time you see her please. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, Frosty said: Great news John! College is where people who have the drive start to excel, high school is too often a. . . nevermind. Another bit of reality to maybe cheer a person up. College is where bullies start to discover they're going to have to ask the kids they tormented in high school for a job. The smarter ones that is, the dumber bullies? Who cares. Indeed. As a Christian, I don't believe in karma, but if I did, it would be a bitch. 8 minutes ago, Frosty said: Give her a hug for me next time you see her please. Frosty The Lucky. Will do; thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Karma is just a human name, heaven and hell pretty much the same thing. I try not to sweat the small stuff God will get it right. Everybody gets reality checks, some more often than others. I worked for Dad in his shop most of my life till OSHA said I couldn't anymore. More than once one of the school toughs came to his shop asking for a job while I was working. Dad would talk to them but they had to have something to offer, a good attitude at least. The REAL tough guys would sit in their car and make their girlfriend ask. More than once Dad offered the girl a job. Don't mess with people you never know who they are. Oh I mess with people all the time but make sure they know it's in fun and I don't make fun of them. Not the same thing at all. I MUCH prefer having happy laughing people around me. Only a fool surrounds him/er self with scared people. Scared humans are DANGEROUS. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob123 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 sounds to me like your daughter had some very good raising and a whole lot of love growing up. You care so she cares and the end result is she will do good in life. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anachronist58 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 JHCC, wonderful to hear. All our best to you and yours, Robert and Sheila Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 That's a great story, JHCC. It is refreshing to hear of young people making the right decisions and doing positive things. You must be very proud of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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