<p>Our family visited my DD this past weekend . We wanted to surprise her for her B-day. It turns out she surprised us instead. It was family weekend celebration at her college. She insisted she had to attend a lecture that afternoon and hoped it would not inconvenience us to much to accompany her prior to going out to dinner. Of course, I must admit I was a little reluctant but I resignedly gave in to her wishes, after all it was her 19th B-day. I prompted her for more details regarding the lecture but she replied that we would have to wait and see. We arrived on time and took seats immediately. It became apparent that the lecture would be of some importance when the Chancellor, Provost, and several of the colleges Deans entered the hall. They began in turn talking about the importance of education in today’s world. My attention span was beginning to wane! After all, it had been a long drive to get here and it was taking it’s toll on me!
To my astonishment, I immediately awoke to the pronoucement of my daughter’s name being called. My daughter was receiving a certicate for making the Dean’s list. She had kept it a secret from us. Upon her return to her seat, I told her something I told her every time she made us proud. " You cut me to the quick, Clancy Clown." It was the first line in the first play she ever had to memorize.
She just called to inform us the school e-mailed to inform her she was being awarded an additional scholarship of $1200.00 dollars! Every little bit helps!</p>
<p>Congrats, terpdad!</p>
<p>Congratulations to you and your D.</p>
<p>How’s she liking UMCP? Our S didn’t even mention the parent day thing but we were there on Saturday for the game. What a beautiful weekend it was.</p>
<p>What a nice story, and will always be a sweet memory, TerpDad! Your daughter sounds like a real gem.</p>
<p>That’s a great story, terpdad. Congrats to your D! How wonderful that you got the opportunity to share it with her.</p>
<p>your post made me smile! :-)</p>
<p>That’s nice, TerpDad! And, cute tradition of reciting the ‘first line,’ too!</p>
<p>Smiling here too. Congrats, TerpDad!</p>
<p>Congrats, what a lovely surprise!</p>
<p>How lovely! Thank you for sharing your story.</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing. It’s always great to see “our” CC kids doing well. And we have to be thrilled for the parents who get to save a few bucks, too.</p>
<p>What a lovely story! Congratulations. Thanks for letting me enjoy your happiness vicariously.</p>
<p>I love cheerful news after a long day. Congratulations!</p>