My son Steve (aka Stevie or Stever because he is a junior) had his heart set on playing football for Notre Dame since he was a tot, maybe 4 years old. The dream seemed to be lost when he did not gain acceptance to the University as a freshman. But if you have read my blog in the past you know he worked very hard his freshman year at Indiana University and was accepted as a transfer student his sophomore year. When he came home for Christmas break we were all as excited as he was when his first semester grades arrived, all A's. Well, I was excited. He was disappointed in a couple of A-. Monday we received the "news release" that Stevie had made the deans list. Another celebration ensued.
Yesterday, Stevie tried out for the Notre Dame football team as a "walk on". The initial tryout was at 6:45 in the morning before classes began. We sat on pins and needles most of the day until a jubilant voice resounded through the phone. "Hey Momma! I made the first cut!" Excuse me a moment while I grab a tissue. I can't seem to stop crying!
The continuing road will be long and hard. Stevie is not afraid of hard work. He is on the road and that is all that matters at this point. When I went to school yesterday to chaperone play practice for my youngest, Victoria, I stopped by the Deans office. The Dean is also the football coach. The coach that did not play my son much in his high school years. He wasn't in but I know he will be just as excited and proud of Stevie as we are!
Good news! All of life is Plan B, so it always works itself out.
Posted by: Karen | January 22, 2009 at 03:14 PM
i have to say Great JOB!
Congratulations.
Its my Dad's favorite team.
Posted by: mansuetude | January 22, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Wow - I bet he (and the whole family) must be soooo excited!!! Amazing isnt it - if a door shuts, look for an open window......
:)
Posted by: Jen | January 23, 2009 at 07:05 AM
Man, he is a cutie! Don't tell him I said that :-)
Posted by: Mayberry Magpie | January 23, 2009 at 07:03 PM
As you and I both know, sometimes plan B works out even better than plan A. I felt so proud of Stevie as I was reading your post! He is such a motivated, driven , intelligent young man! You have done such a fabulous job with him!(and your girls, of course!)
Are you feeling more settled into your "new normal" lately? I still find myself flopping around a bit, but I'm getting it.
Love and hugs,
Deb
Posted by: Debbie | January 25, 2009 at 02:30 AM
Great to read the story Kathy after hearing you share the other day. I'm proud for him too!!!
~v~
Posted by: laura | January 25, 2009 at 07:17 AM
Hey, stop by and read the post "friends." You're up!
Posted by: Mayberry Magpie | January 25, 2009 at 04:24 PM
Hi Kathy... can't wait to see what happens!
Posted by: Jennifer White | January 25, 2009 at 09:16 PM
Wow, this is incredible news. I'm just bookmarking your site to look at later. I love your work! And thanks for visiting Sacred Ordinary and leaving such a nice comment.
Posted by: Redondowriter | January 26, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Wow, this is incredible news. I'm just bookmarking your site to look at later. I love your work! And thanks for visiting Sacred Ordinary and leaving such a nice comment.
Posted by: Redondowriter | January 26, 2009 at 06:38 PM
How wonderful for your son, and I can just feel your pride in him reaching his dreams... and straight A's, incredible. I also love your collage in his honor! Roxanne
Posted by: rivergardenstudio | January 26, 2009 at 07:09 PM
That is wonderful! So great to hear how well he is doing with "plan B"!
hugs,
Deb
Posted by: Debbie | January 29, 2009 at 06:53 PM