Monday, March 10, 2008
Bi Polar
I just realized that I never posted what was the matter with Lyle. I ranted on and on about all of his symptoms and issues and then when we found out what was going on I didn't post anything. I usually only blog when something is bothering so much I feel the need to vent. Anyways Lyle was diagnosed with bi polar. He is seeing a counselor and they have been regulated his medications. Everyone and everything is adjusting.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
School Bullying
In 2007 Iowa passed law against bullying. In the small towns these laws are not getting enforced. We are currently fighting with our school district because my daughter has been getting bullied and beat by the daughter of a teacher's aide. The "aide" has even went to my daughter outside of school and told her "stay away from my daughter, don't look at her, talk to her, or even dream about her." The principal of course is backing the teacher's aide and my nine year old daughter is talking about killing herself. The teacher's aide has been watching my daughter get beat by her and doing nothing. It's become a he said she said situation. Another family in our small town had similar issues and finally left town. This is bullshit! These small towns get away with murder and if you don't have the money for representation you and your kids get fucked!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Update
I am posting the scholarship letter that I submitted. After meeting with the Trio counselor I added more personal information per his advisement. My first two classes start March 12th. I am already enrolled for Summer Term to start in May and will enroll for Fall classes in March. In addition to all of this I have lost 37lbs so far. I have more to go but all is well.
Iowa Western Community College
Shelly Saunders
2700 College Road Box 4 C
Council Bluffs, IA 51502
Dear Iowa Western Scholarship Committee,
When I was a young girl I always dreamed of becoming a nurse. Growing up in foster care without a family of my own this dream often got me through difficult times. I have always wanted to help and care for others; to feel that I can contribute something meaningful to the world. My goals in this area were forced to be put on hold. I aged out of foster care and at that time they didn't have transitional programs like they do now. I was left at eighteen to take care of myself and my two year old son alone. I married poorly at nineteen, started a family and concentrated on the daily needs of supporting that family. I am now 31, a single mother with six children, and I am taking the steps to realize my dream.
I have been inspired and encouraged by the lives and attitudes of nurses I have met in the course of raising my children. My dreams were recently rekindled when my eight year old had surgery to repair a hernia. We went to Lakeside Hospital in Omaha. His preoperative nurse was an amazing woman; she quickly put my son at ease. One aspect I appreciated most what that she spoke with him, not to him. She explained everything so that both my son and I fully understood what would occur. As we spoke, she told me that she had been working as a nurse for over thirty years. After working in the same field for over thirty years she looked me in the eyes and said that it was the best thing she has ever done and that she loves what she does. I want to have that same respect for my career and believe that it can be obtained by becoming a nurse. I regret that I didn't pursue my dream straight out of high school but I also know that it's never too late to complete your goals. Since this decision to go to nursing school affects not only myself, but my children as well I have spoken to my them at length regarding my going back to school and they have been extremely supportive and are excited for me. They have encouraged me and are invested in my future and asked about my Compass test and congratulated me on my results.
With a family of seven, finances are predictably strained. My current job doesn't have the shift flexibility nor does it provide the income that I need. A scholarship will make the difference, and allow me to pursue my dream with a job that I will love, and provide an income level and the shift flexibility that I need. I want to instill in my children the lesson that education is important and that you are never too old to learn or fulfill your dreams. When things look insurmountable, through perseverance and never losing focus on your goals, you can accomplish anything.
I am very involved with my children and community outside of the work place. We make it a point to eat dinner together every night as a family so we can stay connected and involved in each others’ lives. When someone has a test to study for or homework that they need help with, we tackle it together. I listen and encourage as they talk about college, careers, and dreams. My oldest is only three years away from being a college student himself. Through my children I also contribute to my community and society as a whole by leading them and instructing them through life. I am the first generation to graduate from high school and the first to attend college. By returning to school now I am helping to insure that I won't be the last generation either.
When my children were younger I was a member of the policy council for the Early Head Start Program. The goals of the Early Head Start Program are to provide a comprehensive program of child development for infants and toddlers and their families, as well as expectant mothers, and to promote positive family relationships. To build the capacity of parents to promote their children's development, obtain and direct the community services they want and need, and to reach and maintain physical and mental health, and economic self-sufficiency. Lastly, to enhance the capacity of the community to provide a seamless system that promotes child development and supports families living in poverty through collaboration and advocacy. My children and I were one of the first families that were participants in the program. As an initial member of the program I was asked to participate in the formal kick-off dedication festivities. On February 19, 1998, I gave a speech in front of news reporters, officers of The Salvation Army, incumbent Mayor Hal Daub, and Senator J. Robert Kerrey. I wrote the speech two days prior to the engagement and before that I had never given a public speech outside of school. It was an exhilarating and amazing experience. I was approached by both Mayor Hal Daub and Senator Kerrey after the dedication service; they both complimented me on my speech, both the words and my presentation. I was later asked to speak again for the Salvation Army at a special fund raising dinner which was attended by prominent members of our community, which I accepted. I was the parent representative of the policy council that was requested to meet with Senator Hagel when he toured the Lied Renaissance Center. I was a part of the Early Head Start program for over two years.
To conclude, I am not your traditional student, I wear many hats and play many roles. I have everything it takes to succeed, in terms of ability, motivation and support. It is the finances that are lacking. I will be unable to continue working at my current job due to conflicting schedules and lack of flexibility. I have located resources to help me with this drastic change so that I will be successful in my college career. Even with these community resources there will be a residual need. There are many expenses while attending school, living expenses such as rent, food, utilities, and transportation expenses such as gas and car maintenance. I have secured assistance with child care and part of rent expenses. I have joined the Trio program to assist me with some of the other non-financial hurdles that I may have to face as a nontraditional student. A scholarship will fill the financial need and help me reach my goals and the goals of my family. I will be an amazing nurse; I will be caring, compassionate, competent, confident, and a
role model to my children and others. I hope that you will grant me a scholarship and give me the
opportunity to prove this.
Sincerely,
Leticia Huber
Iowa Western Community College
Shelly Saunders
2700 College Road Box 4 C
Council Bluffs, IA 51502
Dear Iowa Western Scholarship Committee,
When I was a young girl I always dreamed of becoming a nurse. Growing up in foster care without a family of my own this dream often got me through difficult times. I have always wanted to help and care for others; to feel that I can contribute something meaningful to the world. My goals in this area were forced to be put on hold. I aged out of foster care and at that time they didn't have transitional programs like they do now. I was left at eighteen to take care of myself and my two year old son alone. I married poorly at nineteen, started a family and concentrated on the daily needs of supporting that family. I am now 31, a single mother with six children, and I am taking the steps to realize my dream.
I have been inspired and encouraged by the lives and attitudes of nurses I have met in the course of raising my children. My dreams were recently rekindled when my eight year old had surgery to repair a hernia. We went to Lakeside Hospital in Omaha. His preoperative nurse was an amazing woman; she quickly put my son at ease. One aspect I appreciated most what that she spoke with him, not to him. She explained everything so that both my son and I fully understood what would occur. As we spoke, she told me that she had been working as a nurse for over thirty years. After working in the same field for over thirty years she looked me in the eyes and said that it was the best thing she has ever done and that she loves what she does. I want to have that same respect for my career and believe that it can be obtained by becoming a nurse. I regret that I didn't pursue my dream straight out of high school but I also know that it's never too late to complete your goals. Since this decision to go to nursing school affects not only myself, but my children as well I have spoken to my them at length regarding my going back to school and they have been extremely supportive and are excited for me. They have encouraged me and are invested in my future and asked about my Compass test and congratulated me on my results.
With a family of seven, finances are predictably strained. My current job doesn't have the shift flexibility nor does it provide the income that I need. A scholarship will make the difference, and allow me to pursue my dream with a job that I will love, and provide an income level and the shift flexibility that I need. I want to instill in my children the lesson that education is important and that you are never too old to learn or fulfill your dreams. When things look insurmountable, through perseverance and never losing focus on your goals, you can accomplish anything.
I am very involved with my children and community outside of the work place. We make it a point to eat dinner together every night as a family so we can stay connected and involved in each others’ lives. When someone has a test to study for or homework that they need help with, we tackle it together. I listen and encourage as they talk about college, careers, and dreams. My oldest is only three years away from being a college student himself. Through my children I also contribute to my community and society as a whole by leading them and instructing them through life. I am the first generation to graduate from high school and the first to attend college. By returning to school now I am helping to insure that I won't be the last generation either.
When my children were younger I was a member of the policy council for the Early Head Start Program. The goals of the Early Head Start Program are to provide a comprehensive program of child development for infants and toddlers and their families, as well as expectant mothers, and to promote positive family relationships. To build the capacity of parents to promote their children's development, obtain and direct the community services they want and need, and to reach and maintain physical and mental health, and economic self-sufficiency. Lastly, to enhance the capacity of the community to provide a seamless system that promotes child development and supports families living in poverty through collaboration and advocacy. My children and I were one of the first families that were participants in the program. As an initial member of the program I was asked to participate in the formal kick-off dedication festivities. On February 19, 1998, I gave a speech in front of news reporters, officers of The Salvation Army, incumbent Mayor Hal Daub, and Senator J. Robert Kerrey. I wrote the speech two days prior to the engagement and before that I had never given a public speech outside of school. It was an exhilarating and amazing experience. I was approached by both Mayor Hal Daub and Senator Kerrey after the dedication service; they both complimented me on my speech, both the words and my presentation. I was later asked to speak again for the Salvation Army at a special fund raising dinner which was attended by prominent members of our community, which I accepted. I was the parent representative of the policy council that was requested to meet with Senator Hagel when he toured the Lied Renaissance Center. I was a part of the Early Head Start program for over two years.
To conclude, I am not your traditional student, I wear many hats and play many roles. I have everything it takes to succeed, in terms of ability, motivation and support. It is the finances that are lacking. I will be unable to continue working at my current job due to conflicting schedules and lack of flexibility. I have located resources to help me with this drastic change so that I will be successful in my college career. Even with these community resources there will be a residual need. There are many expenses while attending school, living expenses such as rent, food, utilities, and transportation expenses such as gas and car maintenance. I have secured assistance with child care and part of rent expenses. I have joined the Trio program to assist me with some of the other non-financial hurdles that I may have to face as a nontraditional student. A scholarship will fill the financial need and help me reach my goals and the goals of my family. I will be an amazing nurse; I will be caring, compassionate, competent, confident, and a
role model to my children and others. I hope that you will grant me a scholarship and give me the
opportunity to prove this.
Sincerely,
Leticia Huber
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