I remember this same time last year. We were waiting and waiting. I called home everyday in the late afternoon but nothing. Then the weekend hit and nothing still. We knew of others who had already received deferral letters so that made it more and more nerve racking!
I called home from work on Monday and my youngest son scoffed and said "No mail again Dad". Then about an hour later, a co worker told me I had someone there to see me. As I look around the corner, i get surprised by my (now) Rat, wife and youngest son...he's holding his acceptance letter and offer of appointment and says "I did it". I then yelled out "YES", shed some tears, hugged him and then we all went out for a celebration dinner. Gives me chills still thinking about it.
Keep the faith...i know the waiting is the hardest part!