May 11th, 2013 will always be etched in my heart and mind as the day I crossed the stage to receive my Bachelor's Degree. I could have never gotten here on my own and now it is time to do some thanking. So here goes:
(This may sound like an award acceptance speech...Ha!)
First, I thank God. Without Him, I wouldn't have done anything. He has truly blessed me as you will see in this post of thanks!
Next, I thank my husband, Eric. He had to pick up so much slack while I was at school, doing homework or studying/stressing. The laundry, the dishes, taking care of the dogs, the lawn (who am I kidding...I don't help with the lawn anyway!), basically everything was done by him. I still took care of the finances, but he did almost everything else. Sometimes I had to ask and sometimes he didn't do things quite the way I would have, but nevertheless, I am thankful for what he did. He was also extremely supportive and helped to make sure I had a quiet place to study and making sure I did my homework. So, Eric, my love, thank you.
And of course I have to thank my parents. They both were so supportive, but my mom is the one I could call when frustrated and she could talk me through it (or at least make me feel better!) And she was usually the first one I called when I got my test grades and they were better than I thought they would be (like Every.Single.Time!) She would tell me how proud she was of me that I kept on truckin' (one of her favorite phrases.) So many times I wanted to quit because it was too much but she told me I could do it and so I did! And, of course, my dad would also hear all about my test grades and he would tell me good job. There is something about hearing good job from your mommy and daddy even in your thirties! So, Mom and Dad, thank you.
I could never forget all of my other relatives who have been so supportive. Grandma and Grandpa Jorgensen, Grandma and Pap Eisler, Uncle Mark and Aunt Lauretta, Uncle Dave and Aunt Denise, Uncle Nick and Aunt Sherry, Uncle David and Aunt Mary, all of my cousins (Stacy, Craig, Jason, Kim, Tiffany, Brent, Jessica, Eric, Kelly and Delana), Eric's family (adding all of you would be a whole other blog post but you know who you are and I am so grateful), my brother and sisters, my other parents Darwin and Linda, and so many other relatives. I am truly blessed to have all of you in my life!
Next, I must think my friends. My favorite Amiga, Maria, who has been there through thick and thin with me in the last 3 years. She is the very definition of a true friend. To Hayley, who I don't get to see as often as I would like, but I know she has been supporting me and thinking about me. To Angie, who I am also lucky enough to call my sister-in-law, who is such a strong, inspirational woman and loves me for me (I am pretty sure she knows I am crazy!) And to my new friend, Randi - I am so glad we have met and I am excited to get to know you better! :-)
I also made some new friends through being a part of the Human Resource Society at UCO and in my classes. I am not sure I would have made it this last semester without their friendship. This includes Summer, Sara, Shelby, David, Kelsey, Chris, Laura, Ashley, Shirley, Amanda and probably some I forgot (but hey I just took two finals and it's almost 11 at night...please forgive me!) And I want to thank all of my professors. I have learned so much from all of you...not just about school subjects, but about life.
And my coworkers and boss who have been so supportive and understanding. Working for a higher education agency everyone truly believes in the value of higher education and I have been able to talk to so many of them about my elation and trials with school. Special note to my boss, Dr. Cindy Brown, who has been one of my biggest cheerleaders and also Matt and Lisa who have celebrated all of my triumphs with me! And thank you Adrienne and Sheila for letting me come into your offices to complain about professors or assignments and not thinking that I am a loony toon! Lol!
And last, but certainly not least, thank you to my church family. All of you have been with me on this journey and without your prayers and support I might have had a harder time. I love the sense of family I have every time I walk into our church and it wouldn't be that way if not for each and every one of you. Thank you for welcoming Eric and I into your loving arms 5 years ago!
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