i feel the exact same way. but then i think to myself that I am actually deserving to be here because the application itself was a mini-accomplishment. and we did that!
this makes me scared for myself. i am sorry about your DS being denied. I am CPR currently and not even half as good as your DS. So for someone more than highly qualified and excelling, i can only imagine how secure his Plan B will be. Thank you for sharing your story.
Is it true that there must be at least one appointee to be appointed from every congressional district? This has been on my mind a lot since I haven't heard about anyone from my district (TX-29)