Day 18 - The Graduation

"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps."

Proverbs 16:9

TONIGHT A DREAM WAS REALIZED, A GOAL ACCOMPLISHED. TONIGHT WE HONORED YEARS OF STUDY, SACRIFICE, AND STEADFASTNESS.  TONIGHT WE CELEBRATED ACCOMPLISHMENT AND PERSEVERANCE.  TONIGHT JEFF GRADUATED.

For my husband...

What an honor it has been to join you on this journey; it has been one of my life's greatest joys.  I admire your faithfulness, I am in awe of your perseverance, and I appreciate how you have conducted yourself over the past five years with grace.  To say that I am proud to be your wife is an understatement; my heart is overflowing with joy, peace and love for you.

Thank you for your example of service, for striving for excellence in all you do, for making our marriage a priority through it all, for finding the time and energy to invest in our children, for protecting us, making us laugh, wiping our tears, putting us first, and for providing for our daily needs with love and care. 

We love you.

WE COULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED THE PAST FIVE YEARS WITHOUT THE CONSTANT LOVE, SUPPORT AND PRAYERS OF OUR DEAR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. 

TOM SITZMAN (JEFF'S CO-CHIEF RESIDENT) AND DR. DOYLE
 

PROUD IN-LAWS!

SUPPORTIVE SIS!

OUR FAITHFUL FRIEND, ADRI

SHE HAS BECOME ONE OF MY CLOSEST COMPANIONS.  SHE HAS SUPPORTED ME THROUGH TWO PREGNANCIES, HOSTED BOTH OF MY BABY SHOWERS, MENTORED ME IN THE WAYS OF BEING A SUPPORTIVE AND ENCOURAGING WIFE, ENCOURAGED MY LOVE OF READING, AND SHARED MANY MEMORABLE AND DELICIOUS MEALS WITH ME.  I'M SO THANKFUL THE LORD LED BOTH OUR FAMILIES TO MADISON, FOR I KNOW WE WILL BE LIFE LONG FRIENDS. IT MEANT SO MUCH TO JEFF AND I THAT SHE AND HEATH FLEW UP FROM ARKANSAS TO ATTEND HIS GRADUATION DINNER. THEIR PRESENCE MADE THE NIGHT EVEN MORE MEANINGFUL.

 BROS

JUST A COUPLE OF SURGEONS -

SAM, HEATH AND JEFF

WE DID IT!