GRADUATION 2012
February 12, 2012
has now become one of the best days in our lives!!
Right up there with our wedding day, and the births of each child.
Steve and I have been looking forward to this day since Spring of 2005 when he decided to become a CRNA. Tears of joy, and gratitude over came me during the ceremony, that our long, seemingly never ending journey of school days were finally coming to an end.
We have been incredibly blessed through out our 9 years of marriage. I remember having a conversation with steve after we got married, within the first month I think. We talked about how school was going to take around 7 years. He wanted to become a Pharmacist back then, I was scared, but I knew we could do it. I felt completely calm about that daunting task because Steve was by my side. And never once have I felt like we weren't going to make it...... (ok I did feel like I was going to go crazy that last month of school) .....but I always knew we could make it to the end. And here we are 9 yrs later. (We had a little hiccup in there with changing of degrees) But all in all we are 100 % stronger for enduring all the years of struggle.
IT WAS A GOOD DAY!!
Complete closure for such an intense program.
TA DA!!
Our newest and coolest CRNA!!
(Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)
COMPLETE AND UDDER HAPPINESS on the verge of GIDDINESS
9 yrs and 4 kids later......
here we are at our last graduation until
Sydney graduates in 9 yrs. (holy cow)
Steve's dear sister Stephanie and Mom (Jane) came for a visit and to celebrate Steve's huge accomplishment. (Steve's dad has just finished up radiation for Prostate cancer and wasn't feeling up to the trip, or else he would've been here too.)
I LOVE THIS GUY!!
and am incredibly proud
Steve surrounded by our "favorite blessings"
Steph, Steve, and Mom
We definitely couldn't have done it without our huge support group of ward friends and other student families. They were our life line while trudging through this program. We kept each other sane, while our husbands were MIA.
Natalie Lancaster and Lisa Brower
These are some of steve's closest comrades Aaron Lancaster, Ryan Wojniki, and Chris Brower.
More friends: Steve, Trevor, Aaron
Bryce was sure proud of his Daddy.
They are glad to have each other amongst the gaggle of girls around them.
WAHOOOOOO!!
*SIGH*
Finished at last!
Now begins another JOURNEY!!
Wow, what an accomplishment! Congrats Steve.
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks amazing!!!! SO professional. Will you send me the recipe?
We are excited for you guys to begin your next "phase" of life.
That is crazy that Syd will be graduating in 9 years. Wow, time flies.
these last few posts made me cry kandie! because i totally relate, and also because we are going to miss our friends so much!!! you guys have helped chris and i through these past couple years, not just with school, but life in general. and I'm sure many many many other poepl in the ward would say the same thing! you have inspired me to be better and for that, i am thankful! your little family will continue on doing great and amazing things and i know that we will be seeing each other again! and again! and again!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Steve on graduating! And congrats to you too because it's definitely a team effort as a couple to get your hubby through school! You guys are such an amazing family, one I look up to and admire. You have the most beautiful children and I'm excited to hear what your next journey is now that you're done with school.
ReplyDeleteSTEVE...OUTSTANDING. Wish we could have been there to celebrate with you on GRADUATION day. What an accomplishment! After what you just went through, working full time, and for pay, will seem like a vacation. KANDIS, you are awesome, you get got Steve and all the kids through it (plus one child too). Before you know it, this will be just a distant memory. (hard to believe but true). We are excited for your new move, job and opportunities. LOVE DAD
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Steve! I am so incredibly happy for you!
ReplyDeleteI know its such a great feeling! I am very happy for you guys! Congrats! Do you know where you are going to head next?
ReplyDeleteOh Congratulations Steve and Kandie!!!!!! I know this has been a long time coming. I'm so happy for you!!!!
ReplyDeleteKandie, Yes it is a GREAT DAY for Steve and he deserves A LOT of praise. But being a mom and raising kids I know that he couldn't have done it without your help!!!! You deserve that diploma as much as he does!!! You are an inspiration to me. GOOD WORK TO YOU BOTH AND GRATULATIONS!!!!! Yahooo!!!! Yippie!!!! Hoooooray!!!!
ReplyDeleteHurray! Congrats to all of you, that's exciting!
ReplyDeleteBEST POST EVER!!! I am so happy to be done, but for some reason...reading your post made me sad:( Like you said today, we will soon be all alone!! We made it through...what i thought would be an eternity of school...now what? I'm so glad I could go through this journey with you and your family! We will definitely miss you:)
DeleteWoohoo! Congratulations! I'll bet you all are experiencing the BEST FEELING EVER! Way to persevere and what a journey! Great job guys! I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting day! Bryan's graduation day was so exciting, I can't imagine the feeling of such an accomplishment! Nice work! Being a "single" Mom through all of this was probably just as hard on you as it was on Steve. I look up to you and admire you! Congrats! And good luck with your next big adventure in life!
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Wow. How very exciting for you. I congratulate you all on a journey that you were able to finish and accomplish together. That is how we make it through life, is supporting each other in all of it's many facets. It has been fun to view your moments and I thank you for sharing them with me. Keep me posted on your next incredible journey. Sure love you. Aunt Deb
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