Reminiscing a bit more..........

Hannah's graduation weekend was just fantastic. You know how occasionally an event turns out just perfect. You think in your head and pray for the event to be wonderful and special, but then when it happens it is just AMAZING. This was "that" event. Not that everything went just as planned or without glitches, but it was just so special. God blessed us all over the place and we are thankful. The highlights of the weekend were: Hannah's nurse pinning ceremony Friday and our whole family gathering for it. It was so fun ......all of us (Alden and I, Courtney, Pat, Rebekah, Joshua and Bailey), Phill and Christy, Brittany and Andrea, Steve and of course Hannah) meeting at the 1st event of the weekend...........the excitement was high and the weather was gorgeous. Harrisonbury, where JMU is located, is nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains. The scenery is awesome. This ceremony was so special ~ well planned and fun to be a part of Hannah's nursing program (about 60 people). Speakers, songs, candlelighting ceremony with the nurse's pledge and of course the pinning ceremony. They showed a video of the girls throughout the last two years. It was fantastic. Refreshments finished the time and we were able to visit.

Our kids ~ we're proud and we love you all so much.

Hannah with some of her nieces and nephews who love her SO much.


Sisters ~ special sisters
That night we all went out to dinner ~ we were able to just talk and laugh and simply get caught up with everyone. A very special night indeed.

The next morning we were up bright and early to get our seats at the stadium for the graduation. We met up with Dorian's two sisters, Susan and Kim, Richard and Heather (who were so KIND to join us for the day!) We had been concerned about the weather as a bad storm was forecast. It was a BEAUTIFUL day.............sunny, with a breeze. Thank you God ~ we know it was YOU who took that storm away. We did LOTS of sitting and listening and waiting....and we all did GREAT. Good job kiddos.

Richmond crew arriving ~ welcome Susan, Kim and Heather

Hi Richard and Alden

All of us waiting for the ceremonies to begin!

Courtney and Kim

Christy and Bailey

Heather, Brittany and Rebekah

Phillip and Joshua

After the full ceremony and diploma ceremonies, we headed over to Hannah's house for the celebration with her 4 housemates and families. We had a great time with good food and great people.

Ahhhhh.....a special day. We love you Hannah.

After the party, we headed up to the mountains where we were staying, got into comfortable clothes, ate Chick-Fil-A, curled up on the couches, and talked and laughed and reminisced. Oh what a GREAT time.

Hannah ~ the honoree!