It was the best of times, it
was the worst of times….. This has been our week beginning with a lovely
weekend and lovely birthday for Chloe
at Woburn followed by the longest of weeks waiting for results. Chloe had convinced
both herself and the rest of the family that she had failed one of her exams,
which would mean repeating the whole year. So she has spent a very sad week
hardly sleeping or eating. So today arrived and we were all very grateful to
have reached the day whatever the outcome!!! Unfortunately the results aren’t
released until 11.00 so we had quite a long morning. In the end we decided a
visit to Stitchery-Do ( a craft shop) would help pass the time. So it was on
the top floor of Stitchery-Do that we heard the news that Chloe is now
Dr Chloe White
As you can imagine
(especially if you know us) there were tears – from Chloe and me and the lady in
the shop! It was a forever moment! One that I will remember for the rest of my
life. Made all the more precious by her completely believing she had failed.
For the first few hours she was in shock! I can’t tell you how proud I am of
her. She has passed every single exam and essay she has taken in the 5 years
despite all the trauma that has gone on around her. She has been my constant
companion through some of the most scary days and has coped with such bravery
especially when I was so very ill in hospital. Being a rock for all the family
to lean on. She has worked SO hard and learnt so much. I think she will make a
wonderful Dr.
My wonderful cake maker has
made the most fantastic cake and has coped with me emailing this week to say
that it need adapting so that it just said Chloe and not congratulations in
case she did fail. If you need a special cake then do go to Laura at Crowthorne
Cakes she is a star.
Chloe and Ed are now in full
planning mode. They have to find a flat/house in the Medway area before the end
of July and have nearly 2 weeks holiday booked during that time! The next few
weeks are going to be busy, busy, busy!
That's such wonderful news Anne - so thrilled for you all. What a HUGE relief. As you say, that moment of receiving the news will never be forgotten. Enjoy a "relieved" weekend.
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