Scholarship Update

My heart is so very sad. I spoke to several people today who received emails last week from the board asking them to come to a board meeting tomorrow. So, I called my contact at the board and she said, "Hi Elizabeth...awards will be announced tomorrow and letters sent to those who didn't win." She wasn't curt but she almost was and she rushed off the phone. I double checked with my manager and director and I have not been invited to the meeting so that pretty much assures that I did not get the scholarship. I do not know why...I know they like me and I know I nailed their questions. I am so sad and really am considering not continuing school but then I'd have to start paying back the enormous student loans for the kids so I guess I'll pay for one class at a time...and maybe we will wait a year to buy a house...which really really stinks!!!! But, I love my job and they did make it possible for me to be a nurse so I need to snap out of it and be grateful for all of my blessings (but still...$10,000!!!!!)

Thank goodness I get to spend next week at the BEACH!!!!! Nothing soothes my soul more than the caress of ocean breezes, the scent of suntan oil and salt, and the sound of crashing waves...some beach somewhere... 5 more days...