Brian officially graduated from PA school today! I am so proud, I get tears in my eyes just writing this. A lot has happened in the last two years and I wouldn't trade it for the world. He has really shown me being a PA is what he's wanted out of a career and has exceeded my expectations of what that outcome would be, a job in CT surgery! Never imagined two years ago this is where it would take us. Today was a very big day that we hadn't really let sink in, we were both pretty emotional. He's endured endless hours of studying, lack of sleep, dedication to his family, figuring out finances, and completing his goal of becoming a very good PA. Congratulations honey, you've done an amazing job!
The day started off with a reception at 9am, then the ceremony from 10am to noon. Medex did a wonderful job with the ceremony and had really good guest speakers both outside and within the 2009 class. A big surprise to both Brian and I was an award given to him for his Leadership. Quite an honor to receive! After the ceremony, Brian took me to lunch at our favorite Indian restaurant nearby and this afternoon we took Ashley and the dog to Lake Washington to go swimming and enjoy this 80 degree weather we had today. Tonight Hani and Steve took Brian out for a celebratory dinner at El Gaucho, something they've been planning for months. They're enjoying a special bottle of wine that Hani's picked out, some good scotch and $50 steak. Sounds like a good night out with the boys! The rest of the week is just as busy celebrating this big day. Tomorrow Brian's bringing Ashley down to Gig Harbor for a BBQ with his buddy Chad and his family, then Sat I'm taking him on a surprise destination cruise in the corvette, Saturday night we're going out with a bunch of friends to the Ballard Loft, and then Sunday is rest, rest, rest!!!! We're going to need it!
Brian and his buddy Tom who also received the Leadership award. They were the only two out of a class of 40, they deserved it!
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We just couldn't be prouder of you Brian,and of Emily for seeing you thru this amazing journey. You two make a DYNAMO team. And Little Ashley has been such a blessing in the midst of it all. Now the best news of all, the answer to grammy's long prayers. My little family moving to Portland. Could life get any better than this. Oh, yes it could, adding a baby boy to the many blessings.
Congratulations!!! What a huge accomplishment!!! Way to go!
CONGRATULATIONS, Brain!!!!!!! I'm so proud of you. I hope to have a certificate like that next year. I hope to see all 4 of you there. I love you and hope you guys have fun next weekend. I can understand why emotions would be running High with such an accomplishment.
CONGRADULATIONS, dear Brian.
I'm so proud of you and dear Emily. You made it guys. Your hard work and Emily's support.
God bless yoUr brilliant family.
Congrats Brian and Emily! What an achievement-p.s. was your favorite restaurant Taste of India??? We LOVED that place when we lived off Roosevelt near WholeFoods :)
Congrats Brian, Wow you are all doing so well, what an exciting life you have. And a new little one on the way!! Very cool!
I now live in the Beaverton area and work at Tuality. found out last week that I am going to be a first time Grandma! Can't believe I am this old, but we are all very excited.
Good Luck with the new job and the move.
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