For those that didn't get into NS this year

I know we are disappointed but I wanted to let you know a little story about school from about 20+ years ago.

When I was 18, I tried to transfer colleges to be with my current boyfriend of five years. We had dated all through high school and were still dating as freshman in college. We went to school in different states.

His university was a much more academic university than mine. Mine had the reputation as a party school, and it was. I knew my gpa wasn't up to snuff but I tried to transfer anyway. My dad was a business big whig and had contacts at the school. He got me an interview with a higher up and I was sure I would be accepted.

Low and behold, I did not get accepted to school and I was devastated. I couldn't believe it. Little did I realize what a fork in the road I was at. I ended up staying at my current college and eventually we broke up as so many long distance, college relationships do.

A few years later, I ended up reconnecting with someone I knew from high school and we ended up dating and soon marrying. We have three amazing children and a good life together.

My point is, had I been accepted to that college, I would have married my current boyfriend, be currently divorced as our relationship was so unhealthy, and likely be childless.

At the time, I couldn't see the big picture of not getting into school, and i was heatbroken. I cried and cried and spent countless hours having a pity party for myself. But shortly the bigger picture was presented to me, and I was so grateful.

I have worked at becoming a nurse for ten+ years. Having a baby, nursing a baby, going back and doing it all over again and then again. I had lost two pregnancies at this time too and had taken care of a sick mother.

Am I sad that I wasn't accepted? Yes, but my prayer is that God show me the big picture and lead me to school on his time, not mine.

There are two ways to go at this point, one continues to lead me towards my goal and that is continuing my education. The other takes me away from my goal and that is throwing my hands up and saying, "forget it, I'll never get in".

I think I will stick with the first path and continue on and make myself a better person because of my setback.

I hope you all decide that too and try to let the sadness go and the positive back into your life.

:I'd love to hear your plans....