<p>Thanks, Alumother, for the kind words. I am just stunned at this news and am overwhelmed by the CC family response to this. It never occurred to me that this sort of thing could have happened this week. I am so glad to see all of the support Susan and her daughter have received. How fragile life can be, and yet so strong. I am really still shaking. I often go back and forth to this site as I do other work as it comforts me some how. This is really so unexpected--but to see all of the wonderful regulars and lurkers post their good wishes, is so uplifting. I am proud to be a poster on this site with type of people who post here. I will retire now, and post to Susan more coherantly as I am truly shaken by this news. My thoughts will be with her and her daughter.</p>
<p>I need to update you guys but have not had a chance but I did read all your posts as there is a computer in my D's hospital room (you'd think this was the Ritz or somethin')....but anyway, Jamimom...I HAD to post this to you....JUST now...my hubby got home for the night (I have been sleeping here) and my D got the Invite for Saturday in the Square at NYU which is indicative of being admitted to Tisch (not sure which studio til April) and she was crying tears of joy and the nurse came in and asked what was wrong! ;-). Also, she had gotten into Syracuse's BFA for MT last week and the other day got a large Merit Academic Award and Honors College and then tonight got a Fin. Aid package with another grant on top of it and then a Talent Merit Scholarship from Penn State from the BFA in MT program. It's a good night. Waiting for CMU to come in the next day or so and will stay in touch with you. </p>
<p>Love,
Susan</p>
<p>Susan: I am so glad to hear your good news re merit awards and the news about NYU. This should help keep all your spirits up! I have been thinking of you every day and prayed for your family at church yesterday. When I first read about the accident, I turned to my H and college-age D (theatre major home on break) to tell them, so upset about it. They don't understand the CC community, and how we feel we know the regular posters and their kids. I am as concerned for your D as I would be for a neighbor or friend's child! I have followed your D's progress with interest since my D is also in theatre. (And I am a Michigan grad and am secretly rooting for your D to go there!)</p>
<p>You have always had such very kind and thoughtful advice for ever so many people on CC, and it is heartwarming to now see so many people reach back to you in friendship. </p>
<p>I check CC every day to see how your D is doing, as many others are, I am sure. Please give us little posts to let us know how you and your D are doing when you can.</p>
<p>Susan, I'm so relieved to hear that the surgery went well for your sweet D. And so glad, as well, that your oldest was able to get away to be at her sister's side. The image of your D crawling out of her wrecked vehicle with a broken pelvis brought tears to my eyes. But she probably didn't feel any pain from it at the time because of the way the fight-or-flight endorphins kick in during such times of emergency. There's a whole lot of heart-felt love flowing from those of us here at CC toward both you and your wonderful family. Please know that she is still in our thoughts and prayers for a record fast recovery.</p>
<p>Oh---and give her a hearty CONGRATULATIONS for all of the wonderful college exceptances she's been receiving. They are undoubtedly WELL DESERVED!</p>
<p>Susan!!!!!!</p>
<p>What an exciting turn of events for you D. as she hears of these long awaited (and very TENSELY awaited) acceptances!! OMG, TISCH!!!! That is fantastic!! One of the gals who starred with my youngest daughter in "Fiddler" 18 months ago was a NYU-Tisch grad., and she was so fabulous and talented, as is your lovely D. I am so very glad that this difficult time has been tempered with some dreams come true for her. Wishing her all the best, now and in the future! ~berurah</p>
<p>In a word. AWESOME! Great news for your D!</p>
<p>Wonderful news, Susan! We are thrilled for your D and glad she has so much to look forward to!</p>
<p>Jamimom, I hope you and your H are OK after your accident. We are glad to have you back, safe and hopefully sound! You were missed!</p>
<p>Congratulations on receiving so many wonderful options! It's always fun to hear that someone who worked hard is being rewarded, but in this circumstance, you've all really 'earned' some good news. Hope it propels you all forward. I know it will speed the healing along. </p>
<p>Jamimom - sorry to hear of your accident and wishing you full recovery.</p>
<p>Jamimom: Also sorry to hear about your accident ... hope you feel better day by day.</p>
<p>Susan: Congrats on the wonderful acceptances! I, too, log onto CC constantly in hopes of more good news about her progress. Things seem to be progressing nicely ... so glad.</p>
<p>Congrats to you and your daughter, Sooz. Nice to hear some good news.</p>
<p>Susan, congrats to your daughter on Tisch and Syracuse and Penn State! Wow, now she has a wealth of choices for April..</p>
<p>Oohh good news for your whole family in this tough time. Congrats to her, and so happy to hear she is recovering. The doctor says "You get some rest!"</p>
<p>Wow! An impressive list of acceptances for your talented daughter. Congrats to all.</p>
<p>Soozie:</p>
<p>Why am I not surprised at all the good news coming in from the colleges? I was always sure that she would get into many great schools, and lo, it's happening. :) Congrats to your D. I hope all these news are making the recovery process a little easier to bear.</p>
<p>Jamimom:</p>
<p>A separate message to welcome you back, in one piece, though bruised and shaken. It is so true that bad things can happen in the blink of an eye, literally! Let's hope the eye exam reveals nothing bad and the spider disappears.</p>
<p>happy to learn of good news.</p>
<p>Delightful news! I'm sure your daughter is dancing in her mind - and will be on her feet soon.</p>
<p>Hi Soozie</p>
<p>Ohmigosh, when the morning comes. Don't you just love how much better things look in the morning. First the road to full recovery now all of these amazing acceptances. I know there must be a flood of emotions going through all of you right now. So happy to hear such good news. Keep it coming.</p>
<p>Hi Jamimom,</p>
<p>Welcome back you have been missed. Sorry to hear about your accident, but I am glad that you are on the mend.</p>
<p>It is so nice that your daughter will have a full recovery. You are in our prayers.</p>