what a GREAT day!

Yesterday I woke up to get the boys ready for school and I saw on my phone that I had some new email messages. One of them was entitled CES Admissions. I knew this was the long awaited news to see if Melissa got into BYU. (Brigham Young University) I have seriously been on pins and needles worrying about this and hoping and praying for her to get in. As we all gathered around the computer waiting for the page to come up showing her acceptance or denial, it came up with the words that seemed gigantic ACCEPTED! Tears came to my eyes as I hugged her and congratulated her. It was such an exciting time!!

It's hard to describe the situation of helping her through the application process and then waiting patiently to be told if your child is GOOD ENOUGH. Knowing full well she is an excellent student with so many awesome achievements and talents but how do "THEY" know that? Wondering if they really read through every application and if they can see how AMAZING she is. I was wanting to call and tell them to look at her application, read her essays, see all she has done and then tell me she isn't good enough! I know all parents must feel this way when put in this situation. I am so happy that "THEY" saw that and accepted her into their school. I know how difficult it is to get into this amazing institution. I am so extremely proud of her and know with all my heart this experience will change her life forever. Let this amazing journey begin!!!

Brian's little sister Ashlyn also got in and found out around the same time and was super excited. I am thrilled for her as well. I am so glad we have these girls to be great examples for all the younger kids. WAY TO GO!!!!!