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Graduation is finally upon us!

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May 13, 2017, 01:18 PM
BGULL
Graduation is finally upon us!
Congrats to all of you!


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May 13, 2017, 04:30 PM
r2mach1
Nice man...congrats to you and D!!




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May 13, 2017, 07:39 PM
SigJacket
Well, well done. A fantastic story that could inspire anyone.


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May 13, 2017, 07:40 PM
lbj
Very nice to hear this success story.


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May 13, 2017, 07:48 PM
chumpwagon
Congratulations!



May 13, 2017, 07:48 PM
arfmel
That's great! Congratulations to her!
May 13, 2017, 08:54 PM
wolfe 21
Very cool. Congratulations to both of you. Hope she ends up in a position that makes her happy.


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May 13, 2017, 09:27 PM
Tejas421
Well done!
May 14, 2017, 08:10 AM
ArLEOret
Quite a story. I know you're proud. I will pray for the best for you're girl and the next steps of her life.


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May 14, 2017, 02:19 PM
synthplayer
That's an inspirational story - thanks for sharing! This graduation experience is good for Abigale - graduating from college is just a part of normal life now for her.



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May 14, 2017, 04:05 PM
Sweden
Again, thank you all. Specifically appreciate your thoughts Tom and Ryan. Not more than others, but because of our histories and Danielle's fondness for both of you.

Interesting reinforcement during the ceremony yesterday....she was specifically recognized for being a first-in-the-family to attend/graduate college. I was certainly privy to this tidbit, but it shows how far we've come for me to overlook such and important component of the 'story'.

We had about 30 friends/family over to celebrate last night, most had to travel significant distance. P239girl consumed a little too much vodka last night, so momma not so feel so well today, but shes feeling better now that we got some food in her. Big Grin.

My mother flew into town for the celebration, so I got to enjoy Mothers day with all three of the important ladies in my life.

Synthplayer, more than you know. Challenges with daycare providers and sick child days (among more mundane illnesses, little one was hospitalized for ~6 weeks....) there were numourous days Abi had to go to class with mom. The last semester almost full time.
Normalized is a good description, numerous students wanted Abi to "walk" with them as she was a memorable note to their education. Like her mom, she leaves an impression. Plus I'm a board certified engineer, so we are no strangers to school under my roof.

Surreal is the best description for how I feel today. She's done. Pinch me to ensure its real, shes done!
We are finally all living under one roof again.

I'm glad others were inspired by her accomplishment.




May 14, 2017, 04:09 PM
46and2
Great story. Congratulations to her / you guys.

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May 14, 2017, 04:17 PM
ontmark
Wow what an achievement.

Congratulations.



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May 14, 2017, 04:24 PM
Sigfest
Great story and new beginning. Congrats to all of you.
May 14, 2017, 05:45 PM
TheFrontRange
Congratulations!



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May 15, 2017, 12:06 PM
Sweden
She heard from the Department of Wildlife this morning.

"How about June 5 as a start date?"


Big Grin




May 15, 2017, 02:12 PM
cmr076
what a great story! Congrats to you both, she definitely sounds like she deserves everything she has coming her way!


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May 15, 2017, 04:38 PM
slabsides45
Congrats Sweden!

My daughter graduated vet school May 5th (alongside her fiancee, who she married this past Saturday). They'll both be coming to work with me, so we are keeping them close.

For those who haven't lived through the rigors of vet school, I believe it to be a challenge that few will ever identify with fully. But like the keynote speaker for MSU's class said, "If it was easy, EVERYone would be doin' it!"

Great story of overcoming adversity. I'm sure she will do well.


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May 15, 2017, 10:37 PM
1967Goat
Tell her congrats from one Ram to another! (1997)

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May 18, 2017, 09:46 AM
Sweden
Thanks Goat! We pass through frequently on our way to our summer cabin in Chaffee.

Let's turn that soft offer into a hard job offer. Paperwork arrived yesterday.

She's excited. Been home all week 'bored.' It's been so long since she's had time to relax, she don't know how.