Words cannot explain!

The phone range while I was driving home from work, I looked to see who it was and although I didn't know the number, my iphone said "Oregon" under the number. I knew immediately who it was. My heart started thumping very hard, I could hear it in my ears. I answered it as quickly as possible.

"hello"

                                  "Is DJ there?"

"yes this is him"

                                   "Hey DJ, this is Leah from Pacific       

                                    University's PA program"

"Hey Leah how are you?"

                                "I'm calling to say congratulations!
                                the committee wants to offer you a
                                position in the graduating 
                                class of 2014 for the school of 
                                Physician Assistant studies!"

My smile went so big I almost broke the car door windows with my cheeks! The first thing I did (after yelling out-loud of course) was call my wife and we screamed at each other on the phone with excitement! 

  

December 6, 2011

Dear DJ,

Congratulations! It is our pleasure to offer you admission to the Pacific University School of Physician Assistant Studies. Your application and interview were of exceptional quality and we believe you will add to and benefit from the opportunity to be a member of the entering class of 2012. At Pacific University we know you will gain an outstanding education that will thoroughly prepare you for the field of Physician Assistant Studies. You will find the faculty, staff, students, and the University committed to the highest academic standards. We are all supportive of your efforts to succeed and hope you will join us in 2012. 

  I couldn't believe that all of my hard work finally paid off, and it was SUCH a blessing to get accepted the first time I applied. I was floating on air, and the feeling seemed to last for weeks. Honestly it still hasn't gone away! 

One of the PA's that I shadowed explained to me that it is such a good feeling to finally get accepted. He said its deserved for all the hard work that is put in to get accepted. He then explained that the hardest part about PA school is getting in... because nothing else can happen unless your accepted! Now don't get me wrong, I understand that its not going to be a breeze for the next few years going through PA school. In fact i assume its going to push me to my limits at times, at least that's what I have picked up while reading other PA student blogs. I look forward to this amazing opportunity and this upcoming challenge.