August 14, 2025, 01:55 PM
xd45manPrayer request.
My 18-year-old daughter is a senior in high school this year. We held her back in kindergarten to give her more time to grow, and she’s overcome a lot since then. She was born with the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck and experienced seizures as a toddler. She also has a cyst in her brain, but thankfully, it’s stable and not growing.
Right now, she’s preparing for the ACT exam in October. Her last score was about 10 points shy of what she needs to qualify for a scholarship to an out-of-state university she dreams of attending. She wants to become a kindergarten teacher—her heart is truly in it.
Her life is very busy, and she’s under more stress than any young person should have to carry. If she doesn’t earn the scholarship, we’ll likely send her to our local college, which is three times more affordable and would allow her to live at home. It’s a practical option, but her heart is set on the other school.
So I’m asking for prayers—for strength, peace, and clarity for her. I pray she trusts the path God has for her, wherever it leads. Thank you for lifting her up.
Beagle lives matter.
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August 14, 2025, 02:49 PM
RipleyAbsolutely, prayers sent. What's her name?
Set the controls for the heart of the Sun. August 14, 2025, 02:57 PM
fiasconvaYou may want to check around and see if there are some ACT tutoring classes or individual tutors available in your area. Boosting a score up a few points with the help of a tutor may be well worth the expense. Prayers are also up and best of luck.
"Even if the world were perfect it wouldn't be." ... Yogi Berra August 14, 2025, 03:08 PM
arfmelIn my prayers.
August 14, 2025, 04:07 PM
sigmonkeyCount me in.
Have all consideration for disabilities been applied to her ACT score?
"the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא עוד August 14, 2025, 04:33 PM
xd45manquote:
Originally posted by Ripley:
Absolutely, prayers sent. What's her name?
Ainsley
Beagle lives matter.
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August 14, 2025, 04:34 PM
xd45manquote:
Originally posted by sigmonkey:
Count me in.
Have all consideration for disabilities been applied to her ACT score?
I didn’t know that was possible. I will discuss with Grok tonight.
Beagle lives matter.
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August 14, 2025, 08:53 PM
calugoShe's on my prayer list
August 14, 2025, 09:47 PM
ltbarberPrayers sent.
Two things bring me to tears. The unconditional Love of God,the service of the United States Military,past,present,and future.
I would rather meet
a slick-sleeve private,
than a hollywood star!
August 14, 2025, 10:25 PM
scratchyI'm in
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August 15, 2025, 08:16 AM
braillediverHeartfelt Prayers for Ainsley and your Family.
I wish her the best of luck in becoming a kindergarten teacher.
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The butcher with the sharpest knife has the warmest heart.
August 15, 2025, 11:04 AM
Delta-3Done.
Rom 13:4 If you do evil, be afraid. For he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil.
August 15, 2025, 12:43 PM
dry-flyYou got it man!
"Attack life, it's going to kill you anyway." Steve McQueen...
August 15, 2025, 03:26 PM
clipper1Prayers sent that she is able to accomplish her wishes.
August 15, 2025, 04:37 PM
229DAKHoping for the best.
Have you all thought about going local for the first two years (save money) and then to the dream college to finish with that bachelor's diploma? Not a bad backup plan.
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“A man’s treatment of a dog is no indication of the man’s nature, but his treatment of a cat is. It is the crucial test. None but the humane treat a cat well.”
-- Mark Twain, 1902
August 16, 2025, 07:59 AM
vthokyquote:
Have you all thought about going local for the first two years (save money) and then to the dream college to finish with that bachelor's diploma? Not a bad backup plan.
This was my path. It worked out great for me.
Politicians seem to have forgotten that they work for us, not the other way around.
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God bless America. August 16, 2025, 09:59 AM
irreverentWill do. Best of luck to her.
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August 16, 2025, 01:04 PM
911BossDone, let us know how it works out
What part of "...Shall not be infringed" don't you understand???
August 16, 2025, 04:28 PM
Johnny 3eaglesPrayers given. God Bless her in her future endevours.
Any dog can be a Guide Dog if you don't care where you're going.
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August 16, 2025, 07:37 PM
Rey HRHYou got it.
"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.