Today, someone asked me, "Are you blue?" The question threw me for a minute, almost as if she were asking me, "Is it safe?" (but she wasn't holding a dental drill). Lots of things ran through my mind, but mostly I thought of the recent quandary our J has been in.
"Blue or red?" was the question, and FB comments one way or the other were sent trying to sway her one way or the other. You see,her quandray was that the Blue school was only willing to kick down a one-year, full-tuition scholarship, while the Red school can give her four years of full-tuition. Of course, the Blue school would probably renew her scholarship if she kept her grades up (which she will), but not having to worry whether or not the renewal would be available each year may bring peace of mind.
Having spent six years at and received two degrees from the Blue school, I was a little torn. I met so many wonderful people who influenced my life for good in so many ways while I was there, but I know that Blue doesn't have a monopoly on wonderful people and wonderful experiences. Some of the loveliest people I know attended Red. My hope is that she goes where she is happy and comfortable, that's all.
This is a momentous decision in the life of a teenager, but J will think things through, pray about it, and make the decision that's right for her. She's just that kind of person--very thoughtful, intelligent and mature.
She is also the kind of girl who is genuinely solid in who she is and what she believes, so I know that she'll do well wherever she goes. I will be a little bummed not to have a good reason to be just blocks from the wonderful La Dolce Vita revisit the scene of many adventures, but I'll get over it.
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