Wishing you fair winds, and following seas...

Colleges & Universities United States Naval Academy (USNA)
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<p>Daughter struggled with having to decide between USNA and Notre Dame…she was torn, and just could not decide between the two, having loved both for so many years. This morning, she made her decision…It was not an easy one. </p>

<p>She chose the University of Notre Dame saying, since she absolutely could not decide, she felt it was better for her to allow another candidate who was 100% certain to have the appointment. </p>

<p>I joined this forum 5 months ago to find answers to our questions, and during that time you all have been a great source of information, humor, debate, inspiration and support. I will keep you and your children in my prayers, along with the one who gets the appointment in my daughter’s stead. As I mentioned to someone earlier, her father and I ask ourselves, is it possible to be so proud of her integrity, and yet, at the same time, feel so sad?..</p>

<p>In the end, I pray that she made the right decision, and have to believe that she did. </p>

<p>God bless you all…</p>

<p>Until we meet again…GO NAVY!!!</p>

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<p>They are both excellent schools. Many times, someone will not be able to make a decision very easily. In fact, it’s never an easy decision. That one letter determines one’s very being and the rest of it. Even if she chooses the military after Notre Dame or wants to transfer during it, the Navy will most likely not hesitate to take her in.</p>

<p>It’s an honor to have even remotely helped someone make that choice. I also have to thank you for bringing yourself and your dedication to this forum. I’m sure that I speak for everyone when I say that.</p>

<p>Thanks again. The best of wishes for you, your daughter, her future, and the rest of your family.</p>

<p>“Ex Scientia Tridens”</p>

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<p>mamasparrow
My admiration for D has only deepened with her decision. Please congratulate her and give her a hug from a fellow mom! She is 100% right that if she is still so undecided about going USNA, in my mind she is making the right call to open that slot for someone who isn’t offered her opportunity to choose her school options.</p>

<p>God bless you and your family!</p>

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<p>MamaSparrow,</p>

<p>Congratulations to you and Davina! Notre Dame is lucky indeed, and she will undoubtedly succeed there as she would have at the Academy.</p>

<p>As for wondering whether she made the right decision, I have no doubt that she did. It’s what we hope for when our children come into our lives–that we can help them grow into adults capable of deciding on a course of action even when the answer isn’t cut-and-dried. Sounds like you did your job and she’s on her way!</p>

<p>As for me, I will forever regret not saying “hi” at the alumni lunch at Army Navy Country Club. But know that you and your daughter have my daughter’s and my best wishes.</p>

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<p>MommaSparrow, big hugs to DD. That amazing young lady will knock 'em dead at Notre Dame. Hugs to you, too.</p>

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<p>I only joined this forum a short time ago, but have truly appreciated and enjoyed your input, support and inspiration on this forum! Your daughter is a class act and you should be quite proud! She made the only decision she could… the right one for her. Note Dame is lucky to have her!</p>

<p>God bless her and your family! This parent thing is really tough sometimes, isn’t it? :(</p>

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<p>MamaSparrow, even though she has chosen a different path, don’t feel you have to leave all of us! And you must still wear your GO NAVY sweatshirt! (You can wear the Notre Dame stuff on the week-ends) :slight_smile: Its good to be MamaSparrow today. You have a truly great daughter no matter where she ended up! Check in from time to time!</p>

<p>Wishing you fair winds as well!</p>

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<p>prose (n.): Commonplace expression or quality.</p>

<p>I had to look that one up!:(</p>

<p>SATs: Here I come! (referring to when I fail them!)</p>

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<p>Z- I know you gave it your all…
thanks</p>

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<p>Obviously, I need more practice.</p>

<p>Damn. :(</p>

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<p>Sorry, y’all…but I will not allow this to turn into a pity party…</p>

<p>My daughter is a STRONG,young woman–who made her Own decisions—and NO one had better forget that!</p>

<p>Her parents --teary-eyed me and her dad–are just two emotional woossies (is that how you spell that word??)</p>

<p>i may be emotional over the fact that that she declined her appointment—but you better beware----she has the FIRE within her----and God help anyone who crosses her path</p>

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<p>Sorry, it’s the IRISH in me…</p>

<p>…maybe that’s why she chose ND!!!</p>

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<p>HEY!</p>

<p>I still want to learn to DANCE over here! ;)</p>

<p>Don’t leave me all by myself with this bunch of nutbags! :D</p>

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<p>Being a Domer isn’t all bad. Some of them do OK for themselves and the country </p>

<p><a href=“http://www.army.mil/leaders/leaders/sa/biography.html[/url]”>http://www.army.mil/leaders/leaders/sa/biography.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Good Luck!</p>

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<p>ARMY? ARMY?</p>

<p>AAAAARRRRGGGHHHHH!!!</p>

<p>This is worse than we thought! </p>

<p>MAN BATTLE STATIONS!</p>

<p>;)</p>

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<p>:) I knew someone would make me smile this morning…thanks!</p>

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<p>As a mother of another talented/head strong daughter, you know this is just a different roller coaster ride. Wait until she changes her major/ boyfriend etc…or hates the loud neighbor upstairs. Good luck to you and your daughter. You should be proud of her for doing so well that she has choices to make.</p>

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<p>ND- awesome! </p>

<p>Will think of you and your daughter everytime we crack open a crab using MS’s directions on “how to!”</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>