<p>Unfortunately, we have been informed by our BGO to expect the “thin letter”.
Thank you friends for being such an amazing support to this “Utah family”. Words cannot express all my feelings at this time, but there is a definate sense of peace, relief and acceptance, which ultimately means my prayers have been answered. Thanks again for reaching out and for caring. Keep up the good work.</p>
<p>Thanks for the note, Utahmom.
Sometimes God doen’t say,“No”; He just says, “Not now”.
If USNA is truly your S or D’s dream, maybe there is a place in the class of 2012. Don’t give up the ship - tell him/her to hang in there, work hard, and reapply next year!</p>
<p>I’m thankful you feel peace & relief. Hope it stays with you always.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you & yours - Fair winds & following seas!
-bz</p>
<p>Best of luck UtahMom…and son! </p>
<p>Now go and put the sticker on the car- and be proud that your son had the guts to go for it! Best of luck!</p>
<p>Utahmom–I feel for you and your son. We’ve been on this “trip” over a year and it’s hard to believe it’s wound down to this. We received the “wait list” letter but we’ve moved on to Plan B full force ahead. What amazing kids that they were considered this far along in the process. I know they’ll do well in life.</p>
<p>UtahMom-</p>
<p>Your son is a stellar young man and I’m sure you are beyond proud of him. I’m sorry he didn’t hear the answer he wanted, but I truly believe in the adage, ‘In God’s time, in our place.’ After the ups and downs of the ‘long, starnge trip’, the strength he and your entire family display is amazing. </p>
<p>Blessings to all of you. I am confident your son will make an impact on the world. </p>
<p>EagleMom- Wishing your son much success in life. I sincerely hope he reaches all his life goals, no matter which way he gets there.</p>
<p>It might have been long and strange, but the insights you shared w/us are invaluable. I’m glad I made a new friend along the way, though. </p>
<p>You have done such a good job w/your won, and I hope he says “Yes” to U of U.</p>
<p>Thanks nursey - and as for the NROTC thing, I’m quite puzzled. Lest you think I had something to do with that, I did not. I saw the ROTC web site myself some weeks ago saying the deadline had passed and due to his incomplete app he would not receive a scholarship, and he has no record of application to the U. So go figure?? Maybe someone knows sis needs him around to help her navigate at the “big school” for awhile??? And peskemom - what say you?</p>
<p>I think it was someone “higher” than you or me.</p>
<p>Utah Mom – I’m moved to post for the first time because I’ve followed this for awhile and you and Jake have showed tremendous class. But, as BZ says above, it may be a “not now.” Our BGO has told us that the BGO is critical to the candidate’s success. Regardless of what you do, I suggest you ask the BGO for a candid feedback of your process and application – what s/he thinks of the why and how Jake didn’t get the nod. Then, if Jake decides to reapply (as I think he should – it adds to the NEXT application that he is motivated/“wants it”) he has that feedback to act on.</p>
<p>I really think we as a nation need people like Jake (and my son, a hopeful-class of '13) in the service, regardless of how he makes it – as a Ute or Mid!</p>
<p>Everyone- Thank you again so much for all the support and friendship these past few months. I only wish we had found this forum earlier - perhaps we would be looking at a different outcome. The 4 year NROTC scholarship is definitely a very welcome and unexpected blessing. It turns out the U of U has a top notch Arabic program and Westminster College (part of the U of U battalion) has been rated top tier for 10 consecutive years and offers a flight operations major. Needless to say, we are feeling extremely lucky right now. I will relocate to the ROTC thread on the other forum - best of luck to you all and your amazing kids!</p>
<p>and raptordad -thank you for your very kind words - see PM concerning BGO (insert frowny face here)</p>
<p>utahmom…I rarely post on this thread, due to my time constraints. But today I did poke around and see you point blank asked ME my opinion…so I’ll happily add my 2 cents publically to this thread.</p>
<p>As I’ve stated on the USNA thread - I had the privilege of meeting up in person with Jake, mom, brother and family, twin sis and dad at the beginning of this month. I have never met a nicer family - and I mean that. Utah mom’s older 3 sons are all serving our USNavy admirably as enlisted men and the son I met was one of the most professional, competant, kind, gracious and humble ( not to mention drop dead gorgeous!!) young adult men ( OK, to ME, young - I’m old enough to be his mom) I have ever met. I felt GOOD to be an American knowing men of this caliber were ‘behind the scenes’ serving our country in our USNavy.</p>
<p>I think that the God of the Universe has given your family an unusual grace to be the kind of American patriots you are —nd HE is in charge of Jake’s future - and just because some Admissions folk at USNA this time around didn’t see fit to give Jake an Appointment to the Class of 2011 does not mean HIS ways will be thwarted! </p>
<p>Jake will wear the uniform of our country - the actual times/ways/details are yet to be determined - but he has a slew of supporters, starting with his immediate family behind him in this journey - with the ultimate stamp of approval from the God who made him.</p>
<p>There- that’s my 2 cents. :-)</p>
<p>Peskemom-</p>
<p>As always, your advice and guidance are invaluable and priceless; worth much more than 2 cents :)</p>
<p>Aw, crap. That sucks. :(</p>