It all began yesterday afternoon. I have been following a forum for people who have applied to the UT Houston Bacc2 Nursing Program. On this particular day, people began to exclaim that they got accepted into the program. See, these people have been stalking UTLink (online admissions center) daily to see if they have been accepted, unlike me who remained perfectly calm (NOT). When I saw the acceptances roll in, I decided I would check my UTLink to try my luck. It was not my lucky day. My status continued to say that my acceptance was pending the approval of the admissions committee. Bummer. This is what it has been saying since May 2009 when I prematurely submitted my application. At that moment, I needed a little confidence booster from my husband. I called Brett at work to tell him all that I had just gone through. He proceeded to tell me to continue checking and that I should not worry. "Ok, sounds good. I will just check online every 10 minutes until you get home." I drove myself crazy last night searching the Internet for my acceptance. I finally gave up around 7pm when my thoughts turned to my hungry belly. I thought I wouldn't sleep last night; however, I was out like a light when my head hit the feather pillow. I woke up at 4:30am ready to workout. I continued to think about my fate as I ran those miles. I arrived at work around 6:30 ready to start my workday. I was pretty busy through the first hour and a half. Then, I realized it was 8am! UTLink was up and running for the day! I decided to try my fate once more. I logged in pretty quickly. I then saw those words across the screen. "You have been granted provisional admission. Admission letter in the mail." My heart jumped as I quickly walked into my supply room to call Brett. After three tries, Brett finally answered. I GOT IN!!!! Our lives are continuing as planned. I proceeded to call my mom. And as I am sure you will learn in my stories, she hardly answers her phone. So, I go to dad. Dad, I got in! YES!! Tears are streaming down my face in happiness and excitement. Finally, mom was buzzing in. Mom, I got in! Tears are now on both sides of the phone! I loved this moment. Telling my family was the best.
I have been so happy today, as you can imagine. I am so excited for this new chapter in my life to begin. For now, I continue on with the 5 more prereqs that I am required to have to start this program, along with working 36 hours a week. Life is good. God has blessed me with a great opportunity to advance my career. God is so good!!!!
