YOU GO GIRL.. SENDING warm thoughts your way....

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Katrina,

1st - thank you.....and as you ask yourself why this crazy person is thanking me...and for what?

Young lady, you have snapped my funk that I've been in for the past week. I've barely posted and even deleted my blog entries. I saw your picture and your sweet smiling face and I was rejuvenated and inspired. Katrina, you have your future in front of you.

Best of luck tomorrow at DMV - remember, if you don't suceed, keep trying..keep pushing forward....all is in HIS time. You also have college not too far ahead of you. What an exciting time. As to family problems, they happen...I've thought about writing a book - As the Stomach Churns - :yikes: for some of the stuff that has happened in mine. But you know, take the experiences you've had, learn from them. and in turn be a better person. You've already got the beginnings of being a great grown-up. I am a better Mom to my daughter than my Mother has ever been with me - I broke the cycle - you can too.

Katrina - I have plenty of time to pray for you before 9am your time. So just picture me here sending up prayers on your behalf. And if you don't get it this time there is always a next time.

As Donna said we can all get in a "blue funk" survivors and caregivers alike. And you do have a lot to contend with as a teenager who has had a stroke. But we are here to support you.

And as Donna also said you can be a better parent by educating yourself and determining that you will do the very best you can do when you raise your own family.

((HUGS))) from Sue.

Katrina - Sending you best wishes and GOOD LUCK from South Africa.

Katrina:

first and foremost do you know how great your smile is, keep on smiling even when things are not so good, cause you never know when they will turn around and you might have missed that happy moment by going into blue funk mood. I am sure you are going to do good in your test, study hard and leave rest in God's hands, You have so much to look forward to begining of college and getting degree, becoming independent, choices are unlimited, make best out of your situation. I told you there is one girl who even with being quadraplegic graduated from Harvard, and finished her phd. read her book "miracles happen" inspired me so much.

Asha

Hi Katrina -

First I want to say you have a great smile and it appears a great mind to go with it. I know all may seem hopeless right now but it will get better - heym you graduated! That's a great big step. If your disability comes through then that will help too If it doesn'y go through the first time, fight it - have your doc help you.

I know it all hurts and is very confusing - all I can tell you is to give it time - everything does even out - it mast not be exactly the way you want bu you have to trust that it will be for the best.

Sending you the warmest of thoughts and wishes for the best -

:cloud9: Katrina , you are beautiful! I have every faith you will do awesome in getting your permit. I understand how family can drive one crazy! I have sisters that have done some wild, off the wall things! But as I get older I try not to dwell on the past(believe me it is hard) and focus on the positive today and build positive relationships with them in the now. I just try to do that in general, in all aspects of life. You can to Katrina, As others have said, you have your whole life ahead of you. A new life because you are just starting a new journey with college as a first step. You have been through alot and overcome so much. It will only make you that much stronger to conquer what's ahead of you. You are a strong WOMAN and you will prevail! Keep your chin up and hold your head up high Girl!