I have waited many sleepless nights my friends to post this news. I called my son this afternoon after receiving a message at home from the senator's office who nominated him. He had just received the same message on his phone. The 2 minutes I spent waiting for my DS to call back seemed like an eternity. Not sure my legs were going to hold me up as I saw his call come through on my cell. I was already crying when I answered. He said that would need to make flight reservations to be in Annapolis July 1st. As tears ran down my face with joy, my son told me of his conversation with the senator's office. The day has finally arrived my friends! DS has received an appointment to the class of 2019! BFE will be sent out next week. We should have by end of week. I plan to personally deliver it to him for opening. The 4 hour car ride will seem like an eternity, but I can't wait to hug him and tell him in person how proud I am of his accomplishment. I hope that all of my 2nd time friends will post good news. We all have some pretty amazing children. I'm praying for all of you! What a ride it has been.