Once upon a time, I lost my vision. I lost my memory. I almost lost my courage, too.
In a car crash I cannot remember, I suffered a traumatic brain injury with bleeding. Since then, my vision and memory have mostly recovered, but my courage is greater than it has ever been.
This brings me to my confession: the families fighting an uphill battle are my favorite families to enroll. I know what it’s like to fight an uphill battle and I know it’s better fighting it alongside others.
Working at a cyber school like PA Distance Learning, I hear incredible stories every day and I have hope for every kid who enrolls. I believe that our school can give each one of them the opportunity they need to succeed. I know because I went here for 6 years and my teachers were here for me through thick and thin.
It doesn’t take literally losing your vision and memory to know that sometimes you feel like you can’t see an end, can’t recall what matters, and have no more courage.
And so, if you can’t see a way forward, imagine this: there’s a place you belong, where people are waiting to share in your burdens and your successes. My favorite days are the days you join PA Distance Learning.
When you can’t recall what matters, try to remember this: where you are now doesn’t determine where you will be tomorrow. If you want to grow and move forward, we’re here to help.
When your courage is almost gone, be brave once more.
Say aloud these words of Nelson Mandela: "The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."
To the kid’s facing an uphill battle: you have a place here at PA Distance Learning. Whether it’s a disease or physical injuries, depression, or no support at home, we’ve got your back.
