They said it couldn’t be done. They snickered and sneered behind her back…
My daughter, Brooke, dropped out of high school and took her GED. She got pregnant and delivered twin girls when she was still a child herself (19). When she talked about going back to school some of her family (yes, family) and friends (are they really friends) said she wouldn’t do it. Some said she couldn’t do it. Many thought she would not make it. And still others are standing in awe of what she is doing.
Brooke is determined to be a Nurse. She has almost completed her first year of nursing school. Currently, she is doing clinicals in Florida. Brooke has made all A’s. At one point, she had B averages in some of her classes, at which point she told me and her aunt that a B wasn’t good enough. She has since brought the Bs up to As.
Brooke has been maintaining the A average in all her classes in addition to being a mother to the twins. We do provide her with help occasionally on the weekends for a “break”. But she is the one who provides the twins with a home, gets them up daily and gets them to daycare before going to school herself. She is the one providing for her own and the twins day to day needs. And she’s doing all that while still making her dream of becoming a Nurse come true.
Not only is she my incredible student, but she is my incredible daughter and an incredible mother. I am very proud of Brooke…
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Frugal Mom ~ She is very determined and high spirited. She also knows what she wants from life and is prepared to work to get it. I think that's important.
Kay ~ Thank you, Tommy, Dez, & Ryan for being there for her and being supportive. You guys have done a lot for her and I know she appreciates it....I certainly do. Thanks for encouraging her too. It means a lot.
Ann ~ Thank you. I'm glad she isn't the type of person that allows another person's negativity to bring her down. It is a shame that more people can not be positive and happy for others. You're right, it would be a far different world.
Renee ~ Thank you.
Bridget ~ I do, indeed :)
Whitney ~ She is. Thank you.
Thank you, Avril. I am blessed to have them in my life :)
Thanks!
She really is.
Thanks.
Alison, I am glad she is doing it so that she will be able to take care of herself and the twins. I hope she has learned something :)
Thanks.
I am very proud, Linda. Thank you for dropping by.
Thanks, Rhonda. She said she read this (the post and comments) and cried. I'm very proud of her.
Carol, thank you for your kind words. I am proud and I love her very much. I'm thankful that she is doing so well.
I finished nursing school a year ago, while going through my 2nd divorce and caring for 3 kids. I also had some help from family, which made a huge difference.
Brooke -- you can do this! You will LOVE nursing, and the stability it allows you to provide for your children.
Jodie, congratulations to you! That is awesome. I am glad you chose nursing too. It does provide stability and there are so many different avenues you can take.
Bravo!!! She is focusing on having a positive helpful life. Bravo!!!
Right you are, Bill :)
Brooke is a rare bird, she is motivated by the desire to go after what she wants with a positive attitude , to only do it at her best possible level and backed with a determination that is spurred on by her beautiful little girls....how could she not succeed!
That is so true, Katherine. Thank you. I'm sure your words will be further inspiration to Brooke.
Renda, I know you are proud of Brooke ,what a super thing she is doing ,and still being a Mommy to those precious little girls. She's tough!
I am very proud, Phil. You are so right...she is tough and an amazing person.
Congrats to your daughter and to you for raising her! We need more good dedicated people in the medical profession, especially nurses.
:) wishing you laughter
Thank you, Quinn. I have no doubt she will make a superb nurse.
What a beautiful story! Congratulations to Brooke -- Way To Go! What an impact she has on her own life and everyone around her!
She will appreciate your kind words, Linda. As do I. Thank you for stopping by here.
Thanks everyone. When I feel like I can't go any further. I'm going to read this over and over again. I really appreciate everyone being so supportive. It means so much.
Hey Brooke. I'm glad you were able to get back on here. That's a great idea....to come back and read this when things seem bad.
OHHHH and Mom, it's because of you. I hope you realize. ;) I love you.
I love you too, baby girl.
How inspiring that your daughter was able to set herself on the path to a better life for her children and herself. So many people give up the struggle it is important that Brooke knows how awesome she is.
Linda, that is so true. If anything, she knows that she has to work for what she really wants. I am very proud of her for her determination. Thanks so much for your kind words.
A very extrodinary woman indeed!
Brooke is surely that, Cheri. Thank you.
Go, Brooke! Nursing is a wonderful career choice and the girls will have a strong role model to follow.
Jan, she has made a good career choice. Thank you for your kind words and encouragment :)
Sounds like a great gal!
Thanks, Angela.
you are an incredible Mom!!! This story Sounds Like My Life Just that Once I get Back On My feet I Plan On Going Back to school. I had My first child at 17 and 2nd at 19 and 3rd 20 and last One when I was 21 So I was a Mother Of 4 Children at the age Of 22 I wouldn't Ever go Back and change any Of It for anything In this world and I will Show My family Like she did Her Family If you Have a will and a Strong Will You can do anything you Put your Mind to..
congratulations Renda to you and your daughter....
Jennifer, thank you. You can do it too and are right about having the will to do it. I was 17 when I had Brooke and I went to nursing school when she was very young. It can be done :)
It is wonderful to have dreams and know what you want to be at that age. Incredible kid for sure. Good luck in the contest.
Isn't it, Connie? At first she wasn't sure this is what she wanted to do, but then she decided it was...so, here we are. Thanks!
Hats off to both of you. All A's is not a neccesity. Nursing school can be very difficult.
Leo, no they aren't a neccesity...but she has set those standards for herself and wants to meet them. Nursing school is difficult, as she is finding out. She's in clinicals now and it can be very stressful. Thanks so much for dropping by.