It has certainly been a journey... Although I can't classify it as fun, I can say it has been an exciting, intense, and at times very challenging experience for us as a family, and especially for DS.
Thursday I broke down and called MOC's office. Assistant was so accommodating and took 20 minutes to explain exactly where we were for our state... appointments had been made, most accepted and the chances for DS were slim. After not knowing anything for so long I greatly appreciated her candor and started preparing myself and DH
Friday morning we got the call from our BGO. I can't tell you what a blessing that was! DS was playing in out of town baseball tournament that night and Saturday. We couldn't attend because DD had interview with Math and Science boarding school several hours away in opposite direction. This gave DH and myself the much needed time to process the news and wrap our heads around it. Wish I could say (like TN dad) "we had a moment". For us it was more like a few hours! Guess we're not quite as resilient.
Saturday we went through the duties of interviews, etc. Interesting side note - it was almost humorous to see how uptight the parents were...when would decisions be made, how would they be notified, etc... I whispered to DH after the roller coaster ride we've been on with DS, this would be a kiddie ride
That evening we were all driving home and we touch base with DS. He's played well. He's happy. He asks us if we had checked the mail. I knew from this thread the TWE was there. He didn't have a key to PO box so I told him we would pick it up on our way into town. I had DH carry the mail inside. I just couldn't.
The disappointment was obvious to say the least. We talked. He needed time to process. He told me to keep the letter.
Plan B - NROTC MO scholarship to Vanderbilt. I fully believe plan b is His chosen path but the day after we found out he was awarded the scholarship Vanderbilt informed us he is wait listed. The journey continues...
I'm confident he will embrace Plan B as Plan A. He is a very thoughtful kid who has never "jumped" at anything but thinks everything through. Plan B2 will be transfer scholarship to University of Oklahoma and study aviation.
We've had the opportunity to watch him grow and mature throughout this process and I'm confident he will be a better person for having experienced it all.
Best wishes to everyone, whichever way God's path leads. These are all amazing kids. I feel more hopeful for our nation that there are so many willing to serve. God bless!
Lessons learned...
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