My Graduation!!!

I thought this day would NEVER get here!  After 3 challenging years of graduate school, I finally earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy on December 4, 2012!  Can you tell how excited I was!?!  

Unfortunately, the power in the building went out as we were marching down the aisle.  My mom had her camera out ready to snap a picture, and as soon as I approached their aisle the room went pitch black dark.  So...I graduated in the dark!

I would have never made it this far without the constant encouragement from my family and friends.  They lived through it all, including the multiple meltdowns and unpleasant moods that accompanied the stress.  I cannot thank them enough for continuing to cheer me on the whole way through!  I am pretty sure they graduated on this day as well!  ;)    

Love from the brothers...

My younger brother, Grant, REALLY wanted to be there, but my graduation night fell right in the middle of his finals at Auburn.  We missed him, but I know he was there in spirit!  And of course Mom made sure we remembered him in our pictures! ;)

I love my parents SO much!  And that is an understatement!  I am blessed beyond measure to have them as my parents!  Thank you, Mom and Dad, for always believing in me and for helping me achieve my dreams!!!

Some of my favorite memories of PT school are my rides to and from school with Jason.  I think Jason enjoyed our rides also, except for maybe the days I had tests. ;)  He got up extra early to come pick me up, and waited patiently for me to get out of class.  He even carried my heavy backpack for me until we parted ways to go to our classes.  Isn't he the best!?!  I just love him to pieces!!! 

 I am so thankful I had the opportunity to get to know these incredible girls and that we got to share in this experience together!

Afterwards, we celebrated at The Fish Market.  It was a great ending  to a great night!