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! That sounds exciting! Congratulations to her. I bet there was a lot of celebration to be had for such an achievement!
current: 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!
next: I bet! But at least now, like you said, she can see what hard work can achieve. Hopefully the path continues in the best way possible and she can get everything you both hope(d) for!