Graduation Celebration

On Saturday my friend asked me to come up to watch her little girl's soccer game. Afterwards, her mom took the kids and we had lunch at Olive Garden. Little did I know it was all a big ploy to get me out of my house. Apparently, Jaime planned a surprise open house for my graduation. When I pulled up to my house there were several cars parked outside. I was wondering what in the world was going on. I was completely clueless until I walked up to my door and saw a graduation sign and Jaime standing in the front room with a video camera! I was shocked! I usually catch on to things and have somewhat of an idea that something is going on, but this time, nada. I even talked to Lucas that morning and he was telling me all about how he was going to come over and there were balloons. Well, Jeremy was going to come up to mow the lawn and so when I talked to him he said that Lucas thought he was going with him and they were playing water balloons that morning. Duh. My only thought was, hmm, water balloons in the morning, isn't it a little chilly for that? Haha!

There was a ton of food and a cake with a little bobble-head graduate on it with a picture of me when I was a kid for the face. It was really nice to visit with friends and family--especially some family that I don't get to see very often. I was really touched that this was all planned for me. I cannot express how much it meant and how good it made me feel. Thank you, Jaime. There aren't words.

And tonight...tonight I graduated! Whew, it's as amazing to type it as it is to say it aloud. The ceremony was long and boring, but I am glad I attended. Some parts of the last four years have been hard, but through all the highs and lows, I have made it to the end. I am so happy and so proud. And excited...although anxious to see what this next chapter in life will bring. I would like to take this time to thank all my family and friends, all the people around me that supported me and encouraged me through this journey.