Congratulations Austin, Allie, and Kaity!

Hooray! Austin is finally finished with his undergraduate schooling. He graduated May 3rd with a bachelors degree in Psychology. He didn't walk because he wanted to drive out to Virginia with his brother Reagan. I'm glad he got that chance to be with his brother. I am so proud of him for all of his determination to keep pushing through all the obstacles he had. During his schooling he had 2 military activations that were 6 months each and then he had to take a year off of school because he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. During that time he battled through 9 chemo treatments, a bone marrow transplant and radiation. He finished treatments in July and got right back into school in September. When we went back for his 1 year bone marrow transplant check up the doctors were amazed that he was able to go to school full time after such a huge ordeal. He is so strong and such an inspiration to me. He is alive today because of his strong faith and he never gave up. I am so thankful for his dedication to follow his dreams. I love you Austin, you are going to make a great doctor.

Kaity also graduated from pre-school on Wed. May 7th. She was so proud of herself. Her teacher said she really made class interesting with all of her comments. Which really scared me because I never know what will come out of her mouth. We love her so much and I am proud of her.

Allie graduated from pre-school on May 8th. She had a program where they sang all their favorite songs they have learned this year. Then she had a swim party and went to lunch at Mc Donalds with her class. . Allie has come a long way this year and it was so fun to see her grow and progress. I love her so much and am so grateful for all of her great help.