Thursday, December 15, 2011

A milestone


   I picked up college girl and all her dorm stuff  yesterday... for the last time! Because... she is officially graduating... with honors.   How very proud I am of this young woman.  I'm going to take a moment to brag - because this girl of mine had to climb Mount Everest to get to where she is today.  Not only did she climb, she planted her Victory flag at the top and is looking to the next horizon. 

 You're not just a miracle, kiddo....
You did this with much hard work and dedication.


The best gifts I've ever been given, right here.



31 comments:

  1. Congratulations to your daughter. We mothers have to brag occasionally when our children make us so proud of them.

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  2. How wonderful!!! It takes lots of work on her part, and patience and energy on yours, to get to this point. Great job, both of you!

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  3. Congrats to college girl! !!!!!!!" I know your proud of her and glad there home for the holidays. Next time u see her start clapping and tell her its from the mckoins in N.C

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  4. That is terrific. I know you are so proud of her.

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  5. What Christmas gift! Congratulations to the daughter and to the parents for raising such a great gem!

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  6. Congratulations to your daughter! (And to you and your family, as well!)

    xo
    Claudia

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  7. Those two are the best reasons to be proud and to brag. Brag away!

    She's awesome!

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  8. Brag all you want Karen. There's a lot to be proud of. Congratulations to your daughter. I'm proud of her too.
    Sam

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  9. Congratulations to your beautiful daughter, I wish her all the best as she looks to the future! And your son cracks me up in that picture...so much like my son. Kids truly are the best gift!

    Kat :)

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  10. Such awesome gifts you have there, Karen. I'm proud as punch for your girl, and all of you. Persistence, the key to success, and I'd say K is living proof. YAY!!!

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  11. They are absolutely the BEST gift ever!!! Congrats, Karen!

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  12. What a BIG accomplishment for her! Congratulations to her and to her proud mom.

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  13. Congrats to the family and College Girl!
    This is a huge life milestone :)
    Happy day to all!
    xo, misha

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  14. This is wonderful! I wondered why you had not been around your e-mails yesterday. Good reason to leave the computer stuff behind. She's a beauty, Karen, and a smart one at that! I know she will continue to make you proud throughout your life.

    Handome son too!

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  15. how awesome! smart and beautiful! :)

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  16. Congratulations to your beautiful daughter and to her proud and loving parents.
    My granddaughter is also graduating this month.

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  17. Congrats to your daughter! What a huge achievement!

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  18. i wrote about one of my kids today, too.....it's amazing how our chests can puff out when they do us proud !!

    congrats on her graduation !!
    xo

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  19. Congratulations to your daughter! Well done! What will be the next step?

    And that wasn't bragging ;-)

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  20. Congratulations to Daughter AND Mom!!! It takes a lot of effort on both your parts to get to this day!

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  21. Hi Karen - tell those lovely young folks I'm proud of them for sticking their butts down and occupying a desk!
    They are fabulous...both of them!

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  22. Beautiful blessings you have there. Congrats to your daughter!

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  23. Congrats to you both, Blood, sweat and tears are worth the price when they are shared and the outcome is so fantastic!

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  24. Awesome!!! Congrats to your daughter, you must be so proud! Your nest will now be full again!!!

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  25. Nothing warms a heart more than pride!...:)JP

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  26. Congratulations to College Girl and also to YOU Karen!!

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  27. Congratulations to your lovely daughter. You have every right to toot the horn. A fantastic accomplishment. :)

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  28. Congrats to the graduate! Graduating with honors takes dedication, sacrifice and lots of hard work (I know, I did it too) and she should be tooting her horn! The world is her oyster!

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  29. The HUGEST congratulations to you and your family! She has been raised well!!!

    I'm not sure if this comment will even be published, I have had trouble commenting lately (like on that gorgeous old house you guys are looking at) but I'm just so truly happy for your daughter, I thought I'd try again here!

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