Temple Owls Are Everywhere

I bought my first college swag in decades.  Took the boys (elder constantly reminding us it was ‘against his consent’) to Preview Day, and both, for the first time, glimpsed a bigger world than their current situation. One admissions person asked me “Why not now? Why not spring?” Referencing my guy not currently enrolled, resting on his Associates and laurels, not to mention the destroyed couch in the man cave.

Why not, indeed?

So, four hours on a rainy Sunday, I sat with one, then the other, while each filed his application.

Younger’s is pending.

Elder had an acceptance in 5 days. Turns out his application came in under the wire for spring.

If that wasn’t enough, they also awarded him a merit scholarship. That, we’re hoping, will prove to him he’s worthy to keep going. We have a lot to do before January 16. 

But he’s warming to the idea.

Ten years ago, I was told this, and many other things, would never happen.

There is nothing that makes me happier than watching him prove the naysayers wrong.