Memphis Bound

Troy has made his decision and he is going to The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy in Memphis.

I really cannot believe he'll officially be in Pharmacy School starting next fall... that is so crazy! I don't feel like he's old enough to be that far in his college career.

At first, I was really upset he decided on going to school in Memphis. Like bawling upset.

He actually initially decided on Belmont (got his letter of acceptance ready, his letter to decline UT ready to be mailed) but for various reasons, he never sent it. He said he didn't have peace about it. So the next day, he changed his final decision, and decided he was officially going to UT. Once he made that decision, he felt at peace about it... like the world had been lifted off of his shoulders. He knew he was forcing Belmont... he wanted to make it work. I wish it could have! Deep down, I know UT is a better education though.

He truly believes he is supposed to go to UT Memphis, and if that is really God's will, then I do not want him anywhere but there!

I have no idea what this means for our future... it was a lot more predictable when I thought he was going to be in Nashville. Now I'll be back home and he's going even farther away. But like my dad has told me, there is a perfect time, place, and order for everything.

Next fall will be a crazy time for us... he will be a P1 in pharm school and I'll have my semester of student teaching... we are growing up!

"So here's to you old Tennessee,
Our Alma Mater true
We pledge in love and harmony
Our loyalty to you."

My whole life I've wanted to be a UT graduate sososososo bad, and now Troy, who could honestly care less about the history, traditions, significance, etc. of UT, will have a degree from there. Isn't it ironic, don't you think. #openlyjealous