Still in the game

No news is good news out here in Oregon. Happy hunting fellow candidates.


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Emailed my admissions counselor yesterday about my file and he said that the admissions board is meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays now because they fell behind. Also mentioned that there was no activity on my file and quoted my current favorite quote: "no news is good news". Good luck to everyone in another mail stalking day!
 
Light at the End of the Tunnel?

What a miserable occupation this waiting has become. This final month seems as long as the months and years that brought us here. Time slowed to a torturous crawl, each day limping toward into the next as we nurse ourselves on a cocktail of equal parts Hope and Fear.

I am in debt to all of you on this thread for sharing the stress! Very best of luck to all of you!
 
All Quiet on the Mid-Western Front

Wisconsin reports nothing to report...

I've taken to peering into the mailbox first. Neighbors must think there's a bee hive in our box.

I flip each TWE ever so slowly hoping there's no USNA markings.

One more day gone and still standing.
 
My mom called admissions today for some reason, but apparently the admissions guy told her that they mailed my 'letter' TODAY. She asked if it was a BFE or TWE but he did not tell her.

Normally I would wait patiently, but I know that my congressman makes phone calls and since I haven't received one as of yet I'm growing anxious. :screwy:
 
Waiting game, that's hysterical! I do the same thing...close one eye as I slowly peer into the box. DS says he's probably gonna get run over because he stands immobilized at the box slowly sifting through each item. This is all very stressful but very funny!
 
My hats off to those of you who found the courage to call Admissions! The mere thought of hearing a decision for my DS would at this point, push me over the edge. Now that we are getting down to the final weeks, I find myself praying from the house to the mailbox. I usually freeze before opening the door. Once I get back into the house having no news.....I take a baby aspirin. This process has definitely aged me. But I would not trade this journey over the past few years for anything! Thanks to all for helping to control the stress.
 
As have many on this board, my DS has been accepted to some amazing schools that produce outstanding military officers as well as civilians; however, we continue to wait for that golden ticket; the elite of the elite, the USNA.

We are a driven family but this journey has taken driven to a new level of obsession (mainly for me, mom)! We have raised an amazing young man who will succeed down whatever path has been chosen for him, but as a parent who knows this is their child's dream, it's a challenge not to be overcome with the emotion this process has bestowed.

Good luck to all of the amazing kids (and parents) still waiting!
 
smmtx1 said:
As have many on this board, my DS has been accepted to some amazing schools that produce outstanding military officers as well as civilians; however, we continue to wait for that golden ticket; the elite of the elite, the USNA.

We are a driven family but this journey has taken driven to a new level of obsession (mainly for me, mom)! We have raised an amazing young man who will succeed down whatever path has been chosen for him, but as a parent who knows this is their child's dream, it's a challenge not to be overcome with the emotion this process has bestowed.

Good luck to all of the amazing kids (and parents) still waiting!
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Well said and yet I have not had this type of anxiety since the first time I let him walk on his own and it was not a soft floor. So very thankful I live next to Napa, mama needs a glass of vino!
 
Currey, if our paths cross in July, I will raise a glass of CA's finest with you to all our our amazing DSs and DDs!
 
I have been reading these posts regularly. I have not participated as I really just wanted to gather information as it came along. Very late last night my better half and I returned from Dublin, Ireland after going to see our daughter's college band march in the St. Patrick's Day parade. I must admit, many candles were lit in many churches including St. Patrick's Cathedral. Personally I believe that a higher power will play some role in this process. When I got home my son said "Dad, nothing yet so I guess no news is good news." I will continue to pray. Good luck to all. :thumb:
 
I prayed and now have 2 appointments; keep the faith!

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Dadmiral,

"What a miserable occupation this waiting has become. This final month seems as long as the months and years that brought us here. Time slowed to a torturous crawl, each day limping toward into the next as we nurse ourselves on a cocktail of equal parts Hope and Fear."

What a beautiful bit of prose. Perfectly characterizes this experience. Thanks for sharing.
 
"Faith is substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen"

Nice Dadmiral, I'm amazed at the power of words -- "… each day limping toward into the next as we nurse ourselves on a cocktail of equal parts Hope and Fear." This quote has captured the roller coaster it has been as we wait to hear of our DS's appointment to USMMA - Understanding that God is in control is not ez for a control freak like me-lop praying for PeaceBstill "through the storm you do not walk alone"
 
Still waiting in Northeast Florida. Called admissions, got the "nothing left to do but wait." He did say most will hear by the end of March but could still happen in April.
 
Dadmiral that was beautiful and truly captured the emotional roller coaster we are all on. Everyday our mailbox bears no news is just as much as a relief as a frustration. Again I thank you all for your support and laughs along the way. None of my friends with kids applying to regular colleges can understand what we are experiencing. So happy mailbox hunting to all still left standing.


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This Tennessee Dad is cheering on Dadmiral. You are giving Robert Frost a run for his poetic money! What a way to say what were all living each day.

I admit I stalk the mailbox. Our mailman knows what we are looking for. The mail has been arriving at different times (morning then evening) the last two weeks further ramping up the anxiety. I've even stalked my two next door neighbors boxes a couple of days that we got no mail, thinking a substitute mailman may have made a mistake. (Both neighbors are anxiously waiting too and would love to accidentally get the letter!)

Now for confession.....I stalk the 2018 Appointment thread. I do. There, I said it. I am nervous each time it jumps to the top of all threads and shows up in "you haven't read this yet" bold letters. I look to see if any Tennessee appointments have happened. (There are two so far on the thread. Unless another is waiting there now. Have not opened it this morning yet!) I am always happy for those who post from all over. I read where they are from and where nom. came from. I also find it interesting if a parent or "lucky midshipman to be" types the post.

Along with all the angst though, there is a comforting peace knowing that there are still outstanding young people ready and prepared to make the leap from their nests. I too often have see a degree of selfishness with the young generation. Reading this thread, meeting Boys State Delegates this summer, hearing about the kids from DS's CVW, talking to the young man who will take DS's Student Body President roll next year all gives me hope....hope that this generation can and will help lead this country through the difficult season that I believe is soon headed our way. Pray for our sons and daughters. I will pray for yours. SA or not, they are the hope that our country has.

God bless each of you.

-A Tennessee Dad
 
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