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Do you have a family member that inspires you? I think we all do. I have a few, but today I want to focus on one – my lovely daughter Amber. 🙂 Although Amber is only 17, she is already well on her way to having a college degree. She is dually enrolled in high school and college and when her friends graduate with only a high school diploma, she will have an Associate’s Degree. She also recently secured a job and is planning on taking over her own cell phone bill and car insurance to learn about paying bills.
But this isn’t what makes Amber so special to me. I just wanted to point out a little about her maturity level. Recently Amber passed out at work. She has always been a person who passes out when she gets too hot, doesn’t get enough water, etc. She has fainted at friends’ houses, amusement parks, pretty much everywhere. And now add work to the list. We have told doctors about this and they didn’t seem too concerned {I also did this a lot as a teen} so it’s really just been sort of one of those things.
We have recently seen a new doctor and he has ideas for what he thinks may be the problem. We go back for tests next week for more information. At any rate, most of you reading this were once teens. So you can imagine how she feels fainting in front of people. What I find so inspiring about Amber today is that, no matter how embarrassing this is for her, she just goes right back to work. She still hangs out with friends. She hops right back on the rides at amusement parks. She just rocks it.
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— The *New* Classy (@TheNewClassy) June 20, 2014
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I would love that. We go to NYC sometimes because we are withing driving distance, but don't stay overnight all that often!
Your daughter sounds like she has had some great grounding and support growing up to turn out so great! She may inspire you, but it sounds like you gave her the right nourishment for those roots to grow! :)
Thank you so much! You definitely hope you do right as a parent, but you never really know until you see how your child turns out.
My friend Diane inspires me as she is battling breast cancer right now with such grace. I hope this new dr can help answer questions for you guys.
I wish the best for Diane on this journey and will keep both you and her in my thoughts.
Your daughter sounds like an amazing young lady! I hope you find out what is causing her to faint when she is overheated. I actually come close to fainting often if I get too hot or do not have enough water, but never knew why this happened.
I am similar. I used to faint a lot when I was younger but when I feel that way now, I know to sit down {or lay down, if possible}. I am chronically dehydrated, no matter how much I drink. It's really annoying.
That is so wonderful that help may be on the way, and so inspiring that she is so strong with this! All three of my children inspire me, every single day :)
Wow. What your daughter is accomplishing at only 17, is super impressive. I certainly was never that motivated or driven at that age. What an inspiration. - Katy
I hope you are able to find out what is causing the fainting. Your daughter sounds like an amazing young woman!
What a beautiful tribute to your daughter. She sounds like a really special person, and I hope they figure out what's causing the fainting - and are able to prevent it.
You must be the proudest mom in the world. Your daughter sounds like a great girl. I hope the doctors are able to stop the fainting, so she won't be hampered by it anymore. Good luck!
Thank you! I am proud. She is a pretty great little lady. :)
What a great contest and prize! That's so sweet that your daughter inspires you and what a lovely picture of you both!
Thank you so much! I think she is very photogenic. :D