Nursing program induction

Two weeks ago, Catherine had let us know that there would be an official induction into her nursing program once she completed "nursing camp" this week.  It was so sweet when Thomas asked if he should be there.  We pointed out he would just be moving in and it would be okay to stay at school.  In addition to Andrew and I being there, Catherine asked our best friends and their daughters to attend.  As it got closer, two of them couldn't come, but Catherine's best friend Belle and her mom made the trip.  We are more grateful than we can put into words that they are always there to support her.  It wasn't a terribly long ceremony, but it was very nice.  This program is truly going to challenge Catherine, but we are so proud of her.  She really wants to do this, and we can't wait to see her be successful!

Nursing student

Catherine has not had the easiest of times at college.  Her first semester was entirely online, her second semester was over half online, and even this past year she had nearly half of her classes online.  She struggled significantly in those classes.  She had struggled enough that she had to delay her application into the nursing program.  This spring though, it was basically now or never for the application.  She had been advised that an interview may be requested, but it wasn't a bad sign.   When the request came, we coached her and advised her they probably just wanted to know that she was committed to being in the program.  Last Thursday before we left, a letter arrived from the School of Nursing.  Catherine gave me permission to open it since she was at her apartment, and I was thrilled that the first word was "Congratulations!"  Catherine gets to begin nursing classes in the fall!