This weekend we headed up to Fort Worth for my niece, Morgan’s, college graduation. To say that we are all proud of her is an understatement! Immediately following her dad’s tragic death a year and a half ago, Morgan switched into high gear and found the motivation to finish her college degree early. She was already in the regular nursing program at TCU and loving the college life of sorority and friends. Losing her dad propelled her to want to graduate early in an effort to save tuition and get out into the real world as soon as possible. In the midst of her incredible grief, she interviewed with the Dean of the nursing school and got accepted into TCU’s accelerated nursing program.
This is a program that is designed for women who already have their undergraduate degrees and want to become a nurse. Morgan was only into her sophomore year of undergraduate studies, but they had confidence in her, for very good reasons, and allowed her into the program. Now, Morgan has graduated a year early and has her BSN (Bachelor’s and Nursing degree). She is the first and youngest student of her kind… what an amazing accomplishment! To be able to focus such unbearable grief into something so positive is amazing to me. I am not sure I would have had the strength to do what Morgan has done and I admire her so much. Please pray for her as she starts the search for a great job as nurse.
This is a program that is designed for women who already have their undergraduate degrees and want to become a nurse. Morgan was only into her sophomore year of undergraduate studies, but they had confidence in her, for very good reasons, and allowed her into the program. Now, Morgan has graduated a year early and has her BSN (Bachelor’s and Nursing degree). She is the first and youngest student of her kind… what an amazing accomplishment! To be able to focus such unbearable grief into something so positive is amazing to me. I am not sure I would have had the strength to do what Morgan has done and I admire her so much. Please pray for her as she starts the search for a great job as nurse.
One proud mama!
The excited grad showing off her pin!We had a great time watching her get her nursing pin and helping her celebrate such a momentous occasion. We had an awesome dinner out (including calf fries that I did not eat), lots of laughs, Joe T. Garcia’s (it’s as good as Texas Monthly says), great entertainment (a mechanical bull ride) from my nephew, Trey, and some fun shopping before we caught our flight.
My beautiful family!
Trey on the bull--thanks for the laughs!The only unfortunate thing was the horror of my swollen feet from the sweltering heat and the flight. I knew my feet felt tight and weird on the plane, but did not really look at them until I got home. As you can see, they were a freak of nature! Someone jokingly asked if I had elephantitis—ha ha! Lots and lots of water and plenty of rest later and they are looking swollen, but much better now.
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