Milestones
2008 July 30
My youngest brother, Nikolai, took the Physical Therapy Licensure exams over the weekend, and I have been waiting for the results eversince. It was a hectic day at work so I didn’t get to check at noon on the dot but when I did a few minutes after, I saw that the results had been published.
For some reason, it was a very emotional moment for me. I wasn’t even this easily moved to tears when I got the news that I had passed the Bar Exams more than 10 years ago. The tears were welling up in my eyes and I don’t know if it was because I so wanted to give Nikky a hug right that minute that I felt a tug at my heart.
They called me and we spoke. He was ecstatic… We celebrated this victory together. I have always been proud of Nikky but never quite this proud. He had always brought out the best in us, and to see him growing up to be the person he is right now gives me a unique sense of fulfillment.
He sure has come a long way. Congratulation, Nikky. You have made us all so very happy.
