Waiting…
A little while ago, Mollie sat a scholarship exam for her dream high school. Today is the day the successful candidates get the phone call that will change their lives.
I must have woken up every half hour last night, waiting for morning. As luck would have it, I’m having the day off, so I’m sitting here, waiting, daring to hope one minute, certain the phone will ring with the good news. The next minute, I’m certain it won’t, that I’ll have to tell her she’s missed out.
At 10.30, it became too much, and I rang the school, to ask whether the ‘winners’ had been notified. "Not yet," was the reply. "They may not get to it today, they are still going over the results. Maybe tomorrow."
I went to the library, browsing the aisles, looking for a distraction. I borrowed a few novels, but I can’t seem to get into any of them.
I decided to begin preparing dinner, so the kid can eat as soon as she gets home. She’ll be late tonight, because she is attending Starstruck rehearsals. I chopped and sliced and boiled and mixed. That done, I decided to prepare tomorrow night’s dinner as well! Stress brings out the latent Nigella in me!
Now I have a lasagne and a casserole on the go, and it is still only 1pm, and still no phone call.
What else can I do to distract myself? Mollie wants this so badly. She has a position awaiting her acceptance. I originally told her that if she didn’t win a scholarship, she couldn’t go, because we can’t afford it. Now, I’m willing to make any sacrifice to enable her to accept. This should be an exciting and happy time for her, but she’s stressing out about the cost. I keep reassuring her that we will find a way. We will find a way. But the scholarship would be a big, big relief!
I know, if it’s meant to be, it will happen. There’s nothing more I can do. Mollie has tried her hardest, and no matter the outcome, I’m proud of her for having a go. I just want the waiting to be over…
I hope you hear soon and that it’s a good result.
Comment by Bettina — June 10, 2008 @ 3:29 pm
I hope it all works out. I can understand the financial side of things. I’m sure you’ll work it out somehow either way. Fingers crossed you get the news you’re hoping for.
Comment by Lightening — June 10, 2008 @ 5:11 pm
Hope you get good news. It can be financially hard with kids in private schools but if that is what she really wants it’s hard to deny them if at all possible.
It is great she had ago and felt so hopeful - you are an awesome mum to encourage her so.
Comment by Trish — June 10, 2008 @ 8:40 pm
So, did you hear? Ugh! I wish I had read this before you came around I would have had hot off the press news!!!! Hoping Mollie gets her hearts desire and that it doesn’t get to plan d
Comment by tiff — June 10, 2008 @ 9:18 pm
Oh Gawd!!! now I am waiting for the news.. I hate waiting.. Promise me that you will email me when you know either way.. please????
Comment by frogpondsrock — June 10, 2008 @ 9:49 pm
Waiting?
No, I’m not really familar with the concept….
Best of luck Mollie!
Comment by Xbox4NappyRash — June 10, 2008 @ 10:45 pm
I really, really, really hope the news is good! Anything yet?
Comment by Hyphen Mama — June 12, 2008 @ 4:58 am
Waiting is painful. I hope you hear something soon and it works out in your favour. If not, Mollie did her best and that’s all that matters.
Comment by Anja — June 12, 2008 @ 8:19 am
Oh my. I hope she made it. Have you heard yet> The waiting must be excruciating!
Comment by Suze — June 12, 2008 @ 10:01 am