They're Gonna Let Me Graduate!

I think that the prayers worked.  My step-dad came out of surgery just fine and so far, our friend Chet is doing very well too.  I think I worried myself sick over them yesterday.  By evening, I was flat exhausted and wanted nothing more than to just fall asleep.

But, I have a toddler and falling asleep isn't an option at 6:00 in the evening.

I met with my presentation group yesterday before class and I think we put the finishing touches on everything.  We present our lesson on Thursday and then take our final and then I am done-done-done.  Well, for two weeks.  Then I will be student teaching.  Somewhere.  Still praying on that one.

I also met with my advisor yesterday to do a final check before student teaching and graduation preparation.  She said that I am set to go and not only am I set to graduate but I am graduating with a double endorsement!  English/Language Arts and Social Sciences!  Plus, I will be extending my certification through the middle school grades--not that I have any desire to teach those grades--but I can if I so choose.  Go me!  I have worked so hard and fought through so many obstacles to get to this point. 

After meeting with my advisor, I got to take my paperwork to the Registrar's office and hand in my application for graduation and pay the processing fee.  It's official.

I so wish I had someone with me to take a picture of the proud moment.  But asking the guy behind me in line just seemed creepy.  So I settled for this picture instead.  I asked when the actual commencement ceremony would be and the date is TBA.  Grrr.  I need to know!  I need a countdown! 

I have been looking forward to this for so long.  And I remember when I was first going to this University, I would look at my study plan and think that this stage of my education was *so far* away.... and now, here it is.  I don't understand how some can decide not to walk during graduation.  Maybe I'm a sap but isn't that the moment that you work so hard for?  It is for me.  I may bend down and kiss that stage. 

I just know that there will be one heck of a celebration after!  And hopefully a job to celebrate too.