Today our daughter graduated with the honors of Magna Cum Laude from Michigan Technological University with a degree in Scientific and Technical Communication and a certificate in media. I am amazed that I have a daughter that is that intelligent and hard working, but then again, she only looks like me, the brains and hard work she gets from her dad.
I'm not the only one bragging; her sister posted this on Facebook: "Words cannot express how proud I am of my baby sister. Today she graduated Magna Cum Laude from my alma mater, Michigan Technological University. This girl is crazy smart, effortlessly beautiful and immensely talented and I am so excited to see all the amazing things she will accomplish in this next chapter of her life.
I love you, Rinny. You're amazing!"
I couldn't help but agree with her and I would have said the same had I been able to form the words. My mind is a blurr of memories combined with admiration and pride, so much so that I struggle to form coherent sentences. I'm so tired and I know it's all emotional exhaustion.
After sitting for two long hours on bleachers (I'm too old to be climbing around on bleachers), we fought the crowds to have a few pictures taken with her and then we celebrated at a favorite restaurant. Hubby had to leave early to ref a game. His buttons are bursting open with pride! He's having a difficult time watching this one leave the nest, but proud he is!
The photo at the top of this entry was posted to the universities Facebook page. Imagine my surprise as I was scrolling through the photos to see MY DAUGHTER receiving her diploma - of all the photos of all the graduates they could have chosen, they chose her. I guess they know the look of talent and hard work when they see it.
She will continue to work part time this semester for the university marketing and communications department while she looks for more permanent employment. We pray she will find a good job soon as those school bill payments will be kicking in.
Well, I guess that's enough boasting for tonight. I'm so ready to curl up and call it a night. Thanks for putting up with me!
