Oh, boy, am I ever in trouble!!! My husband is a graduate of The Citadel, the military college in Charleston, SC. A while back, he e-mailed the cross country coach there and told him about Brittany's accomplishments. To be honest, I really didn't give it much thought. Well, yesterday, she got an e-mail from the coach stating that he'd like to meet with her after she finishes her junior year in high school. He went on to say that with her PR of 19:17, she would be the #2 runner on the team and he could very possibly get her some scholarship money. My husband is completely and utterly beside himself!! Oh, no!!!
This has been my fear for a very long time. You see, my father-in-law was a graduate of The Citadel, as were both of his sons. It runs in the family!! I, on the other hand, am an Arkansas native, so I would love for Brittany to run for the Arkansas Razorbacks cross country team!!
There are just a lot of different issues to consider here. First of all, with us moving from Georgia to Arkansas (or close by) after Brittany graduates next year, I don't want her living all the way in South Carolina! I'm sorry, but it's just too far away! I'd never see her! I'd like her to, at least, be close enough so that I can get to her in a reasonable amount of time should she need me. Come on, help me out here!!
Secondly, the very thought of sending my daughter to a military college makes me cringe! I mean, it's no walk in the park. Trust me, I've heard all the stories time and time, again. I think if we had a son, I'd consider it (though I make no promises!). As with most girls, Brittany can be quite sensitive at times, so I'm sure that having an upperclassman shout orders at her from sun up to sundown would reduce her to tears. Her mascara would run! Plus, she wouldn't like having to march everywhere in those hot, itchy wool uniforms. Those hats would totally mess up her hair. :) It just wouldn't work!
Lastly, of course there is the financial aspect to consider, as well as what Brittany thinks. What is important to her, what are her interests, and where does she want to go to college? We have to listen to her opinions because trying to live out our dreams through her wouldn't be fair.
So, looks like we have some issues to work out. Oh, this could get ugly!! :)
Nothing would make me prouder than to see Brittany wearing one of these...(hee hee!)
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What is on her head????
-Sandy Toes
OH!!! I see a bull!!!
Well you know what I have to say - GO HOGS!!!!! The Razorback Track Teams (including all Track sports) have won more NCAA championships than most (I believe there are some records on number of championships there, but don't know the exact number). Even though the coach that led them to those victories has just retired, I believe the tradition of those wins will continue. I know she will have a tough decision to make.
I'm okay with my boys running off and going to College but I am just like you...I really like keeping my girls close~ This is a hard decision-The question is...Which way is Brittney leaning? ~♥
I do feel for you, my daughters and I are very close~I don't know what I would do if they were too far away.
Girl, this is a hard one. Luckily you still have a litte while. Isn't she just a jr?
I would just say make sure you don't make her feel like she has to go one place or the other. Let HER decided what she wants to do. She may end up choosing either one of those places just to keep from hurting "mom or dads" feelings and it not be what she really wants. Don't do that to her. Besides if she chooses Fayettville, she may be afraid of hurting dad's feelings and vice versa. Pray about this, but ultimately let her make this decision.
That's my 2 cents, but that is all. ha.
Did any of that make any sense at all? lol. I just meant it wouldn't be fair to her for you to force her to choose from only those 2. It may be like you said that you are reliving through Brittany.
Ok, was that better??
Decisions, decisions!!! I am glad its not my time for that yet!! My vote is always for the kids to be the closest to home!
Sorry! By the time I finished reading and looking at the two photos you added at the end, I was cracking up.
Now to a more serious comment, I totally understand you wanting the best for Brittany and can totally relate to you not wanting her to be so far away. Quite honestly, we've already decided that there are plenty of colleges here for Morgan to choose from especially for her freshman year. Freshman year in college is tough enough...might as well have her close to mom/dad for whatever may arise. This is a tough one. I'm going to stop before I continue to get carried away like with my last comment I left ya. Blessings to you my friend!
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Good luck with that decision!! eeek. Thankfully I don't have to think about those things yet!
Okay April, Now you know I am completely childless and have no intentions of having children. I will more than likely never run into this problem (unless they start sending kitties to college, LOL). If by chance Brittany wants to go to maybe Wake Forest (our fave) I could keep an eye on her for you. Just kidding! Just pray about it and keep praying about it. I know parents always want what is best for their children. However, this will be up to her. She may decide to go somewhere completely different than either one of you want. Remembering back to being her age all I wanted was for my parents to support me but also be there for me if I were to fail in the decision I made. Good Luck with this and always remember GOD is in control!!
Oh, dear...that's a tough one. I can't wait to see what the final decision is...
BTW, thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting - I really appreciate that. And your blog is gorgeous, BTW!
Take care and good luck in your divided house! :^)
~ Anna
I'm sure that Brittany will decide the place that has what she most wants from school! There are so many things to consider, like the departments themselves, what she wants to study and if she wants to run in college (which I'm sure she does!)...I will say this though...being so far from home was harder on me that I expected. My father tried every way in the world to explain that to me but I didn't understand until I was gone! Let her know that you'll be there for her and listen to what she has to say! I'm sure that it'll get worked out!
Yikes! There is a big college split in DK's family as well. Half have gone to the Univ. of UT and the other to BYU. It will be interesting to see if the kids choose either one! Me? I went to UCONN! :)
I think it's so neat that Brittany is SO talented that colleges are already looking at her!!!
I'm with Mrs Red Slippers... Close to home, all the way. She will still need you for years to come, whether she thinks so or not, bless her! If it gets to the point where you gotta pull out the big guns to have it turn out the way you as the MOTHER intends it to turn out, then just go with the good ol' "I gave birth to her!"
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