Thank you!

I want to take this time to say a public thank you to some very important people. It seems a little impersonal, but I really want everyone to know just how grateful I am.
First, I will start with my little sister. She rearranged her schedule for the next few weeks so she could spend the day with me on Tuesday. Her normal days off are Sunday and Monday, but so she didn't have to take a vacation day she will be working 6 days next week. Some of you are thinking how did I get to spend time with Megan. Well, on Monday I flew to San Francisco so I could present my culminating experience project to finish my Master's degree. Yes, after 6 years of putting it off I finally finished it! Megan met me at the airport and drove me around. We got lost, took some scenic drives (on accident) and threw some fits because we couldn't find a parking spot. But we also laughed until we cried, she rejoiced over my success and we just enjoyed each other.

She is so special to me and I want everyone to know that. Thank you sister!

Next I would like to thank my professor at SFSU. Dr. Verducci was the driving force behind all the explanations, the corrections and the analysis of my project. Without him I would have had no idea what I was doing. He was completely supportive even after having no contact with me for over four years. Thanks!

Thank you to my mom and dad. They supported me emotionally, financially and spiritually as I went on this journey. There were so many twists and turns I cannot even begin to tell you. Through it all my parents continued to tell me that even if I never completed my degree they were proud of what I had done. Without the unconditional support it would have been extremely difficult, if not impossible, to continue. I love you!

I'm not done, because there were SO many people praying for me on Tuesday at the moment I was presenting. From Priscilla and Ethan in the middle of Wal-Mart, to my mom literally on her knees. Stephanie even prayed that a tsunami of calm would come over me. I know there were many more who prayed, and to them I am indebted. I could not have done this on my own, but with Christ on my side anything is possible.

Lastly, but certainly not least I want to thank Kevin. Not only did he date me while I was in school...long distance, he married me anyway! Seriously, he listened to me cry when I could not understand things, complain when I had to make corrections after corrections and yell when I wanted to quit. But he didn't let me. He encouraged me in the last few weeks before my presentation that no matter what happened I tried, and I wouldn't ever have to say that I quit. His silent way of leading was exactly what I needed, never forceful, never harsh, always loving and supportive. I love you so much!

To those of you who assumed that I already had my master's degree, well, I didn't...but now I do!!! but not without a ton of help from my family, friends and the Lord!