I appreciate all the kind words, but Lizzy needs the guidance. She was raised, in part, in the carnival. If I can break the cycle of "hard work but always broke" I will be forever grateful. There are no promises, but ya gotta try. It's a life...
Years ago, Lizzy was failing sophomore high school in North Carolina. She wanted a cell phone. I told her if she did her homework, got in study groups, did whatever, I would get her an Ipnone on my plan. "But I can't get B's..." I replied, that's not what I said. Just try... 3 months later Lizzy was on the Honor Roll and graduated with Honors. She can do it but has zero direction. So I rag on her, but she knows I do it because I want the best for her.