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Fun Fake-Out!


I had my first of two graduations last Friday from PA school! I will officially graduate in August from the program, but this was the only graduation that took place at MUSC. The nostalgic side of me really made me want to graduate on the horseshoe because my father and step-father graduated from the same school.

I can't believe that I really will be done in about 2 months with this journey! It really has flown by. It has been a tough, but rewarding season of life.

Here are some pictures from the day:


Amber and I after the ceremony

Me and mom

Bokes and I

Big Ken and Mom with their baby girl

Daddy and Me

Kim and Dad with me

One of the main teachings that I will keep with me from the speeches last Friday was to never lose the compassion that we have when we start school. The compassionate spirit that made us want to go into medicine in the first place. The compassion and caring for patients should be the reason we want to do our job every day. I am so blessed that I am able to take part in a career of helping others. I don't know where God will take us when this part of the journey is over, but I know He will take care of us and I am excited to see what lies ahead for us!

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