WELL.....3 years ago when Scott's biggest hang up about going to get his masters degree was that he would be 40 when he graduated.......Hes 40 and....
He GRADUATED!!!!!! But...he did it with and earned ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE...Yes graduating with HONORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can not express the feelings I felt as they announced and presented him with that honor. Nor did I realize what a sacrifice it had been on our family. It has been and incredible journey...A journey that has meant a lot of single parenting. But knowing that all of those sleepless nights...putting kids to bed for days in a row by myself...attending YW evenings with three children, homework, holidays, missed events, birthdays, games, on and on. But seeing him honored in that way filled my soul with joy.
Not to mention the shock on Scott's face as he came back white as a ghost and tears in his eyes. He worked so hard!!!!!! As he sat back down they then honored him with the ONLY student in the his MPA program to graduate with 100% attendance! Again made all those Tuesday activity nights full of frustration that I had all three children running from dance to games to YW SOOOOO WORTH IT to see him honored.
Scott thank you for being who you are. As we heard from one of his professors that night, he challenged us to Celebrate every day and not live for the "I will be happy when moments" If there is one thing i learned over this experience is just that....to find joy in everything. We had few and far moments as a family and now that he has accomplished this amazing task we are celebrating every day as if it were the gift it was meant to be. "Adam fell that men might have JOY!" We are searching for that joy every day...we are supposed find it!!!!!!!! We are blessed to have it! And we relish it more when it is found after sacrifice.
Holy Cowzers Scott. It was a privilege to sit by your side as you were honored!!!!! Thank you for this Joyous accomplishment and teaching and showing our children that you can accomplish what your heart desires...with the LORD by your side!
As for the old Ornery Guy! think he has officially resigned. I do not know where he has gone! As soon as I figure out how to download the video I shall treat you all to Scott's musical number at graduation banquet! Yes he got up and shared joy with EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not to mention the shock on Scott's face as he came back white as a ghost and tears in his eyes. He worked so hard!!!!!! As he sat back down they then honored him with the ONLY student in the his MPA program to graduate with 100% attendance! Again made all those Tuesday activity nights full of frustration that I had all three children running from dance to games to YW SOOOOO WORTH IT to see him honored.
Scott thank you for being who you are. As we heard from one of his professors that night, he challenged us to Celebrate every day and not live for the "I will be happy when moments" If there is one thing i learned over this experience is just that....to find joy in everything. We had few and far moments as a family and now that he has accomplished this amazing task we are celebrating every day as if it were the gift it was meant to be. "Adam fell that men might have JOY!" We are searching for that joy every day...we are supposed find it!!!!!!!! We are blessed to have it! And we relish it more when it is found after sacrifice.
Holy Cowzers Scott. It was a privilege to sit by your side as you were honored!!!!! Thank you for this Joyous accomplishment and teaching and showing our children that you can accomplish what your heart desires...with the LORD by your side!
As for the old Ornery Guy! think he has officially resigned. I do not know where he has gone! As soon as I figure out how to download the video I shall treat you all to Scott's musical number at graduation banquet! Yes he got up and shared joy with EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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CONGRATULATIONS!! You all have made so many sacrifices and now deserve to be proud of such a great accomplishment. Thank you for reminding me to live each day with joy! You are an amazing family and such a great example to me. Good luck on the next adventure.=)
Congratulations!!! SCOTT and I am glad you like school. I sure dont.
You will go far in the Education you retain and teach to others.
Jason
Thanks for your Friendship.
Congratulations!! Persistence has paid off! Way to go!
Way to go! You all deserve a great big "Way to Go"! You all are so amazing in everything you do....you are my heros! i hope I can be more like you.
I love to tease Scott, but I am very proud to have him be my big brother.....he is an awesome example of hard work!
Love ya! Steph
Congratulations to Scott and the whole family!
It's been awhile since I've been on here & WOW! New house, New MBA too! Congratulations & best wishes to ALL of you! Way to go Scott! You make the Lee clan proud!
Love & hugs, Peggy
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