Recent content by princessmommyoftwo

Totally understand.. It s April, there is time to quickly get a NEW plan A. Don't give up. Leaders are built in the face of adversity and difficult situations. Think how much more sweet it will be when you are able to come together as a family and concur this. I have been labeled, lovingly, as a...

With all do respect. As a mom who is going through this her first time with her DS, I have found great support from this forum. He has been "rejected" for all the service academy scholarships he applied for.. Does this mean he is not the best?? Not in my eyes, now it is time to help him stand up...

Couldn't agree more! Well said

He can still go and enlist..

You didn't "fail" as a parent. This is not about you. Do your best! That's all anyone can ask for

all you have to do is close the tab

gpar6479, Thank you.. Very well said. If we can all be that for our kids, we will leave much better kids for our planet!!

Very well said! And for the record.. MY son was the most qualified! (lol) I don't mean to down play your disappointment, I am there with you.. Take a minute, feel the sting of the disappointment and then show your son how to move forward. To be a soldier, or a good person, you have to be able to...

I agree! DS applied to AFROTC NROTC as well as both academies. He did not receive an offer. YES, it stings.. We have been preparing for the likely possibility that he would not receive any money and have been doing scholarships for sometime. When there is a will, there is a way. Keep the faith...

Love the quote

Good luck to you

Right?!

Just got third rejection.. Add Air Force Academy to the list. On the bright side... I always say, this builds character and tenacity. It will be even sweeter when DS finally gets in. Trust in faith

Yes, Plan B is pretty awesome! He has been accepted to Embry Riddles Aeronautical University where they gave him their highest scholarship. He is already checked in for their detachment. fingers crossed they will approve his waiver request through DoD.. bad news is we have to wait ( so they tell...

I want to thank everyone on this forum! as a mom, with her first son, going off into the world wanting to serve his country, and me being on pins and needles waiting... This forum has helped so much. He did not get his AFROTC or the Naval Academy. I cant tell you how sad this news is. My DS will...