My Friday, my father, and my future

This whole week has been an up and down roller coaster ride. In the beginning of the week; I started out being overly concerned about papers, and reviews that I had to write for class. Finally, on Friday, I decide to run some errands before my meeting at the Central Vermont Community Land Trust (CVCLT). Now, I don't know what I expected this guy to say during this meeting, but I know he will end up saying I have a bit more work to do; before I can buy a house. We go over a few things like how to opt out. What opt out is; is when you send each credit bureau a signed letter to not sell your information to anyone! for the next five years! Anyhow, the meeting progresses, and we talk some more about saving money. Finally, the moment comes; when the land trust guy says the greatest 10 words I would ever hear; to that point in my life. He said, and I quote "This time next year, you will own your own home." Now, when I heard that; I wanted to jump up and scream yes, at the top of my lungs, but I held it together. However, make no mistake about it, I was so happy; in fact I was the happiest I can ever recall being in my life; up to that point. Now, little did I know, about an hour or so later; I would be even happier. I went down to CCV to do some homework, after my meeting. It was there at CCV; I realized, I needed to tell Dad the news. I dialed the number, and Dad answered. I proceeded to tell him what happened, and after I finished telling him, he said something that was so. . . amazing. What he said was this "I am so proud of you son; you have pulled yourself out a dark hole." My father also said something else, I don't remember exactly what he said, but it was something like "you didn't let it break you." Again exactly what he said is--unsure. After we had talked I felt like crying, but since I was in public, I didn't. However, the first second I was alone, I cried a little. How, I didn't get all blubbery, but I did squirt a few quick "Manly" tears. Ultimately, I cried because I am one final step away from my ultimate goal; which is not just a home of my own, somewhere I can hang my hat, or a place where I can just build my life. This is a place where my father will always be welcome; a place he can come visit and relax. He is my major driving force. It was good telling dad all that; I even made sure to mention that we were on our way up. See many, many moons ago,  we started hitting hard times, but even though it happened, we did it as a team. So, that is why I said that to him. I wanted him to know we were still a team, and my success was his success.