Dad, I wan't to part of something bigger than myself..."
 

"Dad, I want to be a part of something bigger than myself. I want to serve my country."

So said my beautiful 17 year old daughter as she left the Academy's summer leadership program. Monday she received her Congressional nomination. Today we learned she'd gotten her appointment.

Yes, I am very proud. Hopefully that's not too big of a sin.

God bless her and God bless the United States of America.

West Point?

Congratulations

You definitely SHOULD be proud of her!
Congratulations:)

Congrats!

You should be proud. Heck, I'm proud and I don't even know her.

David- I applaud your Daughter- most 17 year olds couldn't tell you the population of the United States but know when one of the Kardashians got their period.

Be proud- be very proud.

This country needs more parents like you.

BE PROUD, and congrats to her.

What an accomplishment! Well done! Both of you.

Congrats, but which service academy?

Excellent! You and your wife have parented well.

Nice to hear there are still some good children who are not afraid of hard work.

On a related note my step daughter just got accepted to O of U...

She is an AP student, very involved in volunteer work.

Not as prestigious but we are very happy and proud.

Very very cool! Well done.

David--
Absolutely NOT a sin to be proud of your child, particularly when she wants to serve her country.

My congratulations to you on your parenting skills and to your daughter for her vision.

WELL DONE!

Thanks everyone - but the honor is hers. She's going to Annapolis. She is my second child to go out of state for college. Proud of both of them too - my oldest is at Hillsdale. Personally, I'm on cloud 9! Just wish my WWII Navy father were here to see her!

Congrats, It's a great experience for her and you.

Congratulations all around.

Hillsdale! Another great school. I read Imprimis still.

Congratulations, to you all.

I have to echo what Steve said.

Karl
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