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O/T - Can I brag....please...just a little?

AnneCan
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Mar 09, 2011 - 11:28 am

I must preface this post by saying I ususally try not to brag, but I just can't help myself this time. Besides, I know lately I have been sharing more of my stress and worry. Here is some great newa to share. We have 2 fantastic daughters, 17 + 22. The younger one applied to 3 universities for the fall + got accepted to all three! Now she has to choose, but she has until June 2. Our oldest daughter just found out she got accepted into the PhD program she wanted (one of 3 people). We are really happy for both of them; they are succeeding despite my health situation + I could not be prouder of either of them. I just wanted to share this good news with my friends here.
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pete43lost_at_sea
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Mar 09, 2011 - 11:52 am

Its wonderful news, and I like good news.
Our kids stories really bring me down to earth.

Pete
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Mar 09, 2011 - 12:04 pm

Anne I am so happy for you.

my girl was in 4th year Fine Art at U of T when i was diagnosed for the first time////she lost that year.....by the time she was making up a course the following yeat....i had liver mets

these kids are so darned wonderful they love their mom and still soldier on

congrats on both your girls.....splendid news.....

mags
AnneCan
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Mar 09, 2011 - 11:45 pm

Your words (as always) mean a lot to me. Did your daughter go back to finish her degree?
AnneCan
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Mar 09, 2011 - 11:41 pm

I appreciate those kind words. Wait till they are teenagers, then they really bring you down to earth! Parents don't know much anymore, but you sure have interesting conversations at the dinner. My oldest daughter is in theatre + she has been involved in a production that revolved around the family dinner (she wrote it + directed it. She thanked my husband + I for having the daily family dinner in the program.
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Lori-S
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Mar 09, 2011 - 12:12 pm

What great news. You must be so proud of the. Congratulations to all of you. Good job mom!
AnneCan
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Mar 09, 2011 - 11:43 pm

I can't even tell you how proud I am of these two.
luvmum
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Mar 09, 2011 - 12:29 pm

Dear Anne,

You must be so proud of them!!!! Congratulations!!!!

Happiness will cure all your health problem! I hope you will keep receiving different kinds of happy news!

My warmest regards,
Dora
AnneCan
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Mar 09, 2011 - 11:49 pm

Thank-you. I am incrdeibly proud of them + they are wonderful interestin people too!

I can' remember if you are on Mainland China or Hong Kong. My oldest daughter did an exchange program at the University of Fudan for the fall semester of '09, when she was in undergraduate studies.

Best always to you.
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Mar 11, 2011 - 4:58 am

Dear Anne,

I live in Hong Kong and I know University of Fudan is a really good university in China! Your daughter must be a very smart and intelligent young lady!

Best wishes to you -- happy mum!
Dora
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Mar 09, 2011 - 12:31 pm

Dear Anne,

You must be so proud of them!!!! Congratulations!!!!

Happiness will cure all your health problem! I hope you will keep receiving different kinds of happy news!

My warmest regards,
Dora
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Mar 09, 2011 - 12:31 pm

Dear Anne,

You must be so proud of them!!!! Congratulations!!!! I really admire their strength!

Happiness will cure all your health problem! I hope you will keep receiving different kinds of happy news!

My warmest regards,
Dora
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Mar 09, 2011 - 12:50 pm

Well Anne when it comes to bragging rights, I think you have them!

Sounds like you have raise two wonderful girls.

A pat on the back for you and best wishes for the girls that they can follow their dream of higher education.

Hugs,

Marie
AnneCan
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Mar 09, 2011 - 11:51 pm

I really appreciate your kind words. I think they are wonderful people - not perfect but perfect for us!
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Mar 09, 2011 - 4:18 pm

Congratulations, you must be beaming! Things like that are great accomplishments in life, and should be shared. Parenting is not an easy task, and you have done a fantastic job with your daughters.

AnneCan
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Mar 09, 2011 - 11:53 pm

I appreciate your kindness. These girls were both great from day one. Very different, which makes things interesting.
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Mar 09, 2011 - 4:37 pm

Not only do you have every right to brag, you can brag and brag and brag any time you hit a rough patch! Oh gee, the doctors mixed up the paperwork... but hey, you have two extremely brilliant daughters! Oh gee, you feel really yucky on the treatments... but hey, you have two brilliant daughters who are wanted at any University they have their eye on. No matter what is going on in your life, good, bad or indifferent... you KNOW you have two huge success stories on your hands :)

And the universe has put this hurdle in front of you called health... but you will overcome this too and go on to have to (sorry about this) go SHOPPING for new outfits that accommodate the mother of two brilliant scholars. So many ceremonies and award ceremonies to attend. You better rest up, girl!! :D

Cheryl
AnneCan
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Mar 09, 2011 - 11:58 pm

You hit my feelings straight on. I appreciate your confidence that I will make it over the health hurdle. Wouldn't it be nice if all I had to worry about was what dress to wear to these events. I really lucked out with my husband + two daughters!
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Mar 09, 2011 - 5:02 pm

Congratulations,you should be proud.Good news is always welcome.
AnneCan
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Mar 09, 2011 - 11:59 pm

Thanks karguy! My husband wants me to post a pic of our 1993 Jaguar.
Erinb
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Mar 09, 2011 - 5:12 pm

Anne,
Congrats and hats off to you for raising two girls who value education.
Erin
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Mar 09, 2011 - 5:32 pm

Hugs my dear Canuck!
AnneCan
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Mar 10, 2011 - 12:16 am

I do have excellent reasons to fight! And I feel proud that I helped teach you that all important word "Canuck"!!!
AnneCan
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Mar 10, 2011 - 12:01 am

Thanks so much; you sure have a cute one there!
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Mar 09, 2011 - 5:40 pm

This is what it's all about.........Congratulations on wonderful accomplishments. Jane
AnneCan
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Mar 10, 2011 - 12:01 am

Thanks so much!
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Mar 09, 2011 - 5:51 pm

Congratulations!!!! I am waiting to see how that feels. My son has applied but they won't respond until April, it seems like forever to see if he's getting into his 4 year college that he wants.
So it's got to be a BEAUTIFUL feeling in your heart about now!!! How fantastic that your oldest got accepted into the PhD program.
You've done good girl!!!! Raising smart intelligent daughters!!
Winter Marie
AnneCan
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Mar 10, 2011 - 12:04 am

I hope your son gets in. Waiting is hard. I really appreciate all your wonderful comments. Can't ask for much more than what I have with regards to my kids.
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Mar 09, 2011 - 6:14 pm

It's so nice to hear of good news. Happy for your family. Our kids are the reason I keep fighting......Blessings Lourdes
AnneCan
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Mar 10, 2011 - 12:06 am

Yes, our kids are our inspiration, that is a definite. Thank-you!
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Mar 09, 2011 - 6:37 pm

Hi Anne,

Brag away- you have a right to! That's wonderful news about your daughters- we need bright points in our life to keep us going! Congratulations for your girls!

Lisa
AnneCan
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Mar 10, 2011 - 12:07 am

I am very appreciative of your good thoughts.

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LivinginNH
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Mar 09, 2011 - 7:30 pm

Hi Anne, you know what? I think after raising such great kids, you deserve to brag a little! :-) I'm so happy for your daughters, how absolutely wonderful for them. :-)

All my best, Cynthia
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Mar 09, 2011 - 11:02 pm

You have reached a milestone in your journey....You have gotten the girls raised and looks like they will be fine when they get on their own...That is the relief all parents want for their children. Its great when we get to see it and know that it is genuine...Good for you and great for them. I know you are proud of them, how could they have ever failed when they are a direct reflection of their mom..... Love to you, buzzour....
AnneCan
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Mar 10, 2011 - 12:12 am

I really appreciate your words; they are so kind + thoughtful. We have gotten them to adulthood; now I want to enjoy them as adults. They make me proud everyday.
AnneCan
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Mar 10, 2011 - 12:09 am

Thanks for such nice thoughts! It is wonderful for them I think my oldest daughter is in a bit of shock.
taraHK
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Mar 09, 2011 - 11:49 pm

Yea! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing this wonderful news -- I think we all love hearing good news like this

Tara
AnneCan
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Mar 10, 2011 - 12:13 am

It has been great to get all this good news.
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Mar 10, 2011 - 1:22 am

There is much to be proud of in your family!!!! YEA!!!!

Dutch knuffels, Kathi
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Mar 10, 2011 - 5:35 am

It is always great to share good news instead of always being down or depressed about our disease. THIS IS WHAT COUNTS!!! Very happy for u and your family! Enjoy the good times!

Angie
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Mar 10, 2011 - 8:33 am

Oh yes Anne you brag that's your job right now . I'm so happy for you and ur girls hugs Tina
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Mar 10, 2011 - 10:13 am

no need to ask for permission to let the gang know about such wonderful news. I think we all benefit from hearing the good news in our "friends" lives. You should be very proud and I appreciate you sharing this, it lifts my spirits to hear of good things happening to good people of which you are one.
Fair winds, following seas
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soccermom13
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Mar 10, 2011 - 3:19 pm

this disease is tough on our families as well as us and it is nice to hear good news! Congrats to your daughters!
Hugs
Shanna
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Mar 10, 2011 - 4:44 pm

Congrats, they must take after you. :-))

Huggsss
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