Hi Teri,
It is sad when a counselor is able to convince us that we aree not capable 
of attending college.  I can sure relate to that kind of thing too.  I am 
praying for you and your success according to God's will.
Huggs,

Virgie and lady Hoshi
doing business at

www.vunderwood.ktostemtech.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Teri Van Pelt" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 12:06 AM
Subject: My Story Was interesting rejection


When I was younger, Oh in my earlier twenties, my
vocation was aiding in a workshop for the intellectual challenged (they 
called it
Mental Retardation back then)  Well, anyway, I was just a mere aid who
assisted supervisors and helped clients with their personal needs.  At the
time, I did not have a degree.  But, I would instinctively know how to reach
each client to help them reach their goals.  However, I could never advance 
in
that place, due to the fact I did not have the degree.  In fact, the 
highschool
counselor I had told me I was Not college material.  Therefore, I settled 
for
less cause I never thought I could excell in college.  Time progressed and I
went to mission school at YWAM NJ in 1989  and became a children's pastor
from 1990-late 1993 in Miami, Fl.  Again, I had bad experiences with jobs 
that
were high paying cause I did not posess a degree.  I always believed if only 
I
had that degree, I could show the world just how effective I could be in an
occupation.  Well, in 1994 I got my dream come true I attended Berea College
in Kentucky.  I majored in Child Development.  I graduated with a high 3.98
and was on honor society, Awarded for outstanding Christian Leader on
Campus.  I was the chaplin for those who others would not minister too. 
After
graduation, my best friend and her daughter and I moved here to Newark, Oh.
I had been asked to come on staff to a new church start and be the 
disability
chaplin for Newark.  I was thrilled.  Well, the day we actually ended up 
moving
into our Apartment that August 4th 1998, one of the pastors who interviewed
and hired me died of a heart attack.  Eventually, I had a nervous
breakdown.Through many circumstances, I ended up on SSDI.
      So, I haven't worked since 1993 for real.  Although, I have attempted 
to try
various jobs to no avail or the pay messed with the benefits I am have.
So, I went to College to be on SSDI!!!??  What's up with that?  one big lie 
I
keep dealing with is that I can not succeed in a career or job cause I am
doomed for failure.  I am learning just how false this is. Sweet Tee