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April 19th, 2012 at 01:04 pm


Yes. This what the letter reads:

Dear *D*,

CONGRATULATIONS! On behalf of the JDCCW and the Bishop Blanchette Scholarship Monitoring Committee, it is an honor and privilege to inform you that you have been selected as one of the 2012 BBSF Scholarship recipients. This year's award is for $3,000.

(The next paragraphs state that there will be the awards presentation at our Parish's Pastoral Center on May 17th. The Bishop that is confirming my daughter on 4/23 will also be presiding. All family and friends are warmly invited to attend this happy occasion. A reception will be following. My daughter is invited to be a gift bearer at the Mass. The check will be sent to the school in August.)

We wish you a succesfful year in your endeavors in high school. We would enjoy hearing from you some time during the year sot hat we know how you are doing.

Sincerely,

Chairman

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The scholarship is double the amount that was previously stated. This means that at March's Luncheon of the CCW members of our parish, members were very generous. This reminds me that even small $15 donations when pooled together, add up and can make a big difference.

This has reduced the tuition bill from $9K to $6K. My daughter has applied for another scholarship for $20K, five for each for years of tuition. There are 27 of those, and we think that based on her academic strengths, our (DH and I) volunteer commitment to the Catholic faith, and our financial needs, she's probably a strong candidate for one of those too.

So for all the worrying that I have done in the past, I should really remind myself that it all does work out in the end. My faith tells me that. But my daughter also pointed out that faith doesn't always need to be in God, though for most it is. She had a great discussion with me about "Faith in Humanity" and she wrote a beautiful essay about it for school. It was inspired by the Holocaust reading that they're doing for 8th grade.

So, anyhow, the blessing train definitely stopped at my house yesterday. Big Grin

12 Responses to “And the answer to the question is:”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    Yippee! That is great that it was double the amount you were expecting and praying for. There is abundance for all in this world.

  2. miclason Says:
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    Woo'hooo! Congratulations!!!

  3. CB in the City Says:
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    Congratulations! As someone who spends a lot of time raising money for scholarships, I love to see a happy recipient!

  4. PNW Mom Says:
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    Congratulations! That is indeed wonderful news!

  5. ceejay74 Says:
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    Hooray! And congratulations to your daughter. Smile

  6. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
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    Cheers and felicitations!

  7. NJDebbie Says:
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    So happy for your daughter and your family.

  8. rob62521 Says:
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    Awesome news! Congratulations!

  9. Shiela Says:
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    That's Great! Congrats to your daughter.

  10. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    I'm so happy for you and your daughter! Smile

  11. wowitsawonderfullife Says:
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    Fantastic!

  12. Jerry Says:
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    Congratulations! That scholarship will lead to some insurance of an eased budget, especially if the other one comes through. I once had a friend tell me "If you are going to BELIEVE in something... believe in yourself. If you are going to place FAITH in something... place faith in God." I kind of liked that, although I think that there is overlap. Smile Jerry

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