Graduation Festivities Day 2

Graduation was a huge success. A giant celebration really. In fact, I've been celebrating for 3 days now!

And here is a little run down of the day.

At 8:30 I arrived at Beth's room and took a few pictures of her and Amber. Then drove them to the Farris Center at 9:00 am. Graduation was at 10:00 so I went home for a few minutes and picked up my grandparents who were waiting for me at my house. Graduation went by very smoothly and lasted about an hour and a half. Then I said goodbye to my grandparents. It was so great to see them. We really had a great time together. They are both battling colds so they were real troopers this weekend. I love them both very much. Here are a few pictures of Beth's graduation.

Beth and Amber in Farris Hall.

In their caps and gowns.

Beth with Gran and Poppy (Bob and Dee Webb)

Beth with our parents (James and Sabra Estes)

Beth and I

Beth and her diploma :)

After the graduation we helped Beth carry out the few remaining items in her room. Then we (my parents, Beth, and I) headed out to Logan's Roadhouse for a little lunch celebration. Dad had a free appetizer coupon so it was a win-win (gotta love Covey... the author of a book we're required to read in PT school, "7 Habits of Highly Effective People"). Anyways, we had a great time and then ran into Target before they headed home.

Congratulations to my dear sister Beth. I love you so much and I will always cherish the times we shared here at UCA. I really can't imagine what our lives would have been like if you had gone to another undergrad. I'm very grateful that you were here. You are an amazing sister (and friend) and you inspire me every day. I love you. I already miss you.

After my family left, I ran home to meet up with Dane (who couldn't attend Beth's graduation because he had class this morning) and we went to Corey's graduation. It was also a great time and Dane's parents, grandparents (Mert and Vaughn and Sherra and Tony), aunt and uncle (Jody and Richard), aunt (Nancy), and cousin (Kyle - who graduated from Lyon today!) were all there. Here are some pictures from his graduation.

Corey and Dane

Corey and his diploma

Corey with Reid and Angie

After Corey's graduation we went to Gyro's. We had a big group, but a lot of laughs. Some people in the group love greek food and others tried it for the first time. I was glad we got to spend the extra time together. Oh and Vaughn gave me some of his brownie desert that was delicious! Corey and Dane love that place. I know Dane will miss Corey whenever he passes it by.

Congratulations Corey! I am so proud of you. I am lucky to have you as my brother-in-law.

This has been a wonderful weekend. I have really enjoyed the time that I've spent with my family and my other family. :) Both families are such a blessing to me and Dane. We love you all.




On a separate note. I have a special prayer request. Two of my dear friends and classmates Nicki and Laura are traveling to Haiti tomorrow to work during our May break with an organization that provides physical therapy for disaster victims. In Haiti the primary focus is on amputee patients and the wound care/rehab/assistive device needs that these patients have. Another friend in my class Allison left for Haiti last week (with another organization). Allison was a peace corps worker for 2 years and speaks fluent Creole. Laura and Nicki do not. Please pray for all 3 girls for safe travel and that they would use their skills to change the lives of many earthquake victims in Haiti. As you can imagine the equipment and facilities are minimal. The girls are sleeping in a tent and providing rehab with whatever they can. Here is a picture of Nicki and Laura. I am so proud of you girls!!