Yesterday I attended a surprise graduation party for a friend who has just completed her master’s degree. It was such a joy to see her reaching this milestone in her life and to share in her obvious happiness. When I first knew her, she had a husband, a new baby, and a job which required a lot of travel. A lot has happened since then. She changed careers in order to be at home more. This led to earning a teacher’s certificate, teaching in several schools, and working on her master’s degree. During this time she and her husband separated and divorce was pending. Tragically her husband took his own life. She had to put her final coursework for her master’s degree on hold for a few months.
Yet, she persevered, taking care of her son, working, and meeting a wonderful man who fit her life perfectly, a man who truly loved her and her son, a man who wanted to make her happy. One year later, the master’s degree is finished. The relationship is flourishing, everyone is happy, and she is ready to begin her doctorate this summer.
Yes, my friend is an inspiration to all who know her. That was illustrated in the stories that I heard from family and friends gathered for her party last night, joining in this celebration of her success and her life.
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