<p>Sorry about my complaint:I hate waiting! It drives me crazy that my son is calm and is going about his days with confidence and determination. Waiting is not a skill I do very well. I'm just venting because I obviously won't say anything to him about it. I just know he will be one of those kids who hears at the very last moment! God, give me strength.</p>
<p>I'm sure your son will get in, and his appointment will arrive any day now. No worries. Just think of that song from the Jarhead trailer....dont worry, be happy.</p>
<p>and God gives Strength wherever It is needed, so i am sure you will receive yours.</p>
<p>You are just breaking my heart Oregonmom. I know exactly what you're going through. The bad thing is, nothing can be done. You give yourself an ulcer and spend sleepless nights. Last thing you think about when you go to bed, first thing you think about when you get up. I know. You don't want to say anything to your kid because you feel like deep down, he's going through the same but just not saying it outloud. And you just can't dump your feelings on him. Wish I could offer a solution to the waiting game. It sure isn't something I'd want to re-live. It could be four or five more LONG months to go. Believe me, its great that you've found this place so you can vent and be understood. We're hanging in there with you! Smile!!</p>
<p>Thank you all. I'm thinking about all of those things but also panic over if there is anything we forgot to do etc... I know in my heart everything will work out for the best and Jake will be happy with any outcome but still...</p>
<p>Thanks again for the support, I can feel it.</p>
<p>Oregonmom- having an LOA doesn't make this waiting any easier I can assure you. My kiddo complains I am driving her crazy. OK, my New York Italian intensity has GOT to tone down!!!</p>
<p>I've decided to view the next 8 months as if I just found out I'm pregnant. Been there and done that 5 times, so I think I can hold on this long for another very good reason.</p>
<p>I dunno if that imagery will help you - but just know the months ahead are the same for us, as for families waiting for loved ones in Iraq, as a pregnant mom, as an upcoming wedding....and if we were 3 years old - we'd already be counting until we were 4! and proudly waiting for the date 8 months out!</p>
<p>Let's agree to hang in there together with love and prayers.</p>
<p>Very true..an loa helps minimal with the waiting process. The loa kinda tells us that we have been accepted but waiting for the ACTUAL acceptance letter is killer. Add waiting for medical and nominations into the mix and we've got one massive wait..loa or no loa. All I need is a nomination..so waiting for these moc's to get started on the process is a bit annoying..since they receive my application 4 months ago. Anyway..im glad i posted cause this is the 6,000th post in the naval academy forum</p>
<p>Oregon Mom... waiting is tough....and doing it a second time around doesn't seem to make it any easier....</p>
<p>We kept our minds off it last year by using the time to visit other schools, and getting backup applications in...just in case..... in hindsight, I wonder if we also did that to "soften the blow" if the USNA did not come through.... and while there was a sigh of relief when the first acceptance letter came in ("at least I'm going somewhere mom") he still watched that mailbox.....
so the count down continues, and in a way it seems worse this year as the foundation kids don't go before the admissions board until april 6th...about 150 days and counting....</p>
<p>So hang tough....things will be what they will be, and all the worrying won't do anything except age you a bit faster....you son feels confident, so keep the faith....it all works out in the end, and kids end up where they are supposed to be.....and NROTC in San Diego is certainly worth celebrating too and a fine accomplishment......best of luck, and lets hope we all get to celebrate the class of 2010 together!</p>
<p>You are all so right! Peskemom, oh god, I'm so glad to not be pregnant! That memory of being pregnant with 2 other small kids is beyond any of the stress I am feeling now.</p>
<p>yipee!!!</p>
<p>my attempt to put a grin on your face and take your mind off this seeming-indeterminable waiting period worked!!</p>
<p>:-)</p>
<p>After posting yesterday I have read all of your posts and I can feel the stress returning that we faced last year. Waiting for the mail was daily agony and the lack of mail this year has been really noticable! I feel for what each of you are going through while you support your kids at the same time! Our wait was a long one. USNA reduced the number of admissions in 2009 as were the numbers of NROTC slots and we heard quite a bit about that at orientation this summer. With the numbers decreased the number of eye waivers decreased and our son was told he might not hear until May. Most of the mids he met at CVW had heard in May as well. He made the decision to accept his NROTC university and put down a deposit so that he was covered and make the decision if and when he heard from USNA. He ended up hearing at the end of the first week of April. He had been found qualified to compete in October, had a nomination etc. but needed the eye waiver. He is an outstanding student, a National Merit Finalist and had many awards and activities, a leadership position in his employment and participated in a sport outside of school. We live in a competative district and he was told it would be very tough because of his race and gender. (I know that has been rehashed but it was the first words of "encouragement" he received at Academy night in an apologetic sort of way.) He also has family ties to the Academy. Anyway things work out for the best in the long run and he is having a tough but great experience in NROTC! Several officers children that wanted them at a university and not the Academy we found interesting. Either option is a great one and the challenge is for the student to make the most out of whatever experience is offered them! Hang in there to all that are waiting...it can be a long wait and best wishes! Go Navy!</p>
<p>juniormom!!</p>
<p>It's great to see you back. I've been wondering about you. How is your son doing at Cornell? I'm sure it's a fabulous experience. I know back last summer you thought there may be a small chance that he would reapply to USNA. Has he decided to do so? Or is it true that things really work out for the best?</p>
<p>Hi Mom of twins~I sent you a PM! It's great to hear from you!</p>
<p>Oregonmom,</p>
<p>Last year at this time I was staring at the mailbox as if I could will it to include a large envelope from West Point. After receiving letters from both of our senators saying that my daughter would not be receiving nominations from them and no LOA, the stress level was extremely high in our house. I can't remember talking or thinking about much else. </p>
<p>Early in December we received a Christmas card from our congressman. A few days later a card came from him addressed to our daughter. I didn't even bother opening it. When she came into the kitchen, I just said, "look you got a Christmas card too". Well, she opened it and gasped. We both ended up crying (not my last time, that's for sure) and screaming out loud. </p>
<p>And then we had to wonder if she would get an appointment. It started all over again with staring at the mailbox. :eek:</p>