history: I have felt some of the best moments of pure happiness seeing someone I love getting something they want. A job, and acceptance to college, any kind of goal. I have felt some of the best moments of pure happiness seeing someone I love getting something they've worked hard for -- like my daughter's acceptance into her college and major of choice!
current: That sounds exciting! Congratulations to her. I bet there was a lot of celebration to be had for such an achievement!
next: Absolutely! Of course, now the real work begins ;-) But her *knowing* that it was her hard work paid off in such a gratifying way -- ah, so happy for her!