Spring break - came home to TWE
DS came home yesterday from spring break to the dreaded TWE. I didn't know what to think; I guess by now I sort of expected the TWE, but was still disappointed. I really appreciate all the kind words in this forum reminding all of us (as if mom needed reminding) about how terrific and successful all the candidates truly are. But DS, while disappointed, has started to be even more excited about his new Plan A (phrase borrowed from another poster - I love it!!).
One really great thing about this intense, long and harrowing application process is that it made him to think about what he truly wants. In looking back, I think he came up with a much better 'plan B' - one that reflects way more thought and effort than he might have come up with otherwise.
As he went through the application process, he intently studied all sorts of military service options (we are not a family with military connections), as well as considered non-service options. He spoke to many officers and enlisted personnel in all of the branches. During the course of the year, I watched him become more focused and determined and sure of himself and the path that he wants to take. By the time the TWE showed up, he was at the point where USNA would have been 'very nice', but I think he's really more excited about what he is actually going to do -- he has enlisted in the Marine Reserves and will apply to PLC once he starts school next year. I'm personally not too thrilled about sending 'my baby' off to boot camp, but he can hardly wait, so I guess he's ready for it.
DS came home yesterday from spring break to the dreaded TWE. I didn't know what to think; I guess by now I sort of expected the TWE, but was still disappointed. I really appreciate all the kind words in this forum reminding all of us (as if mom needed reminding) about how terrific and successful all the candidates truly are. But DS, while disappointed, has started to be even more excited about his new Plan A (phrase borrowed from another poster - I love it!!).
One really great thing about this intense, long and harrowing application process is that it made him to think about what he truly wants. In looking back, I think he came up with a much better 'plan B' - one that reflects way more thought and effort than he might have come up with otherwise.
As he went through the application process, he intently studied all sorts of military service options (we are not a family with military connections), as well as considered non-service options. He spoke to many officers and enlisted personnel in all of the branches. During the course of the year, I watched him become more focused and determined and sure of himself and the path that he wants to take. By the time the TWE showed up, he was at the point where USNA would have been 'very nice', but I think he's really more excited about what he is actually going to do -- he has enlisted in the Marine Reserves and will apply to PLC once he starts school next year. I'm personally not too thrilled about sending 'my baby' off to boot camp, but he can hardly wait, so I guess he's ready for it.