Graduation

It is Accomplished!

On Friday evening, May 15, 2009 I and my fellow students walked the stage at the La Crosse Center and were recognized for completing the 2-year program with Western Technical College for Respiratory Care. Here I am posing with my instructors, Susan to my right, Lynn to my left, and Bob towering over everyone as he does.
A distance shot as I look up at my friends and family just prior to walking up to the stage.
Traipsing across the stage, trying to NOT trip on my new high heal shoes bought especially for the event, and most likely will never be worn again. It was strongly discouraged for anyone to come up close to the stage, so this distance shot is a little fuzzy.
Prior to graduation I had a little party at Liz's house. My sisters came to see me graduate. I greatly appreciate their support! Thanks Janet for coming all the way from Texas. I'm sorry the weather wasn't as nice as it could have been. Thanks Jennefer for your support, and for coming to visit on this special day.

Earlier that day we took pictures at the college on our last class day. Lynn and Susan now run the program, with Susan as the Director. Bob retired this past year, but continues to work as an RT at Franciscan Skemp, and to be busy in the community.

And a final CONGRATULATIONS to the people who have been through this 'adventure' with me. Out of respect on this public forum I will only give their first names. On the back row from left to right: Colleen, Becky, Lacy, Kristina. On the front from from left to right: Jeff, myself, and Breann.

THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!!!!