The day Brodie and I have been waiting and working for finally came...9 years in the making! Brod graduated from Dental School here in south Florida at Nova Southeastern University. It was such an emotional day for several reasons. The sense of accomplishment, relief, and arrival were overwhelming. It has been a long road but today made it all worth it. Needless to say, I am so proud of Brod. Never in my life have I seen a harder worker with so much resolve and determination to accomplish his goals. He had the perfect balance of being a student, husband, and father. It was so cute because as we were getting ready to leave for the graduation Brod told me that he wished I could wear a hat and gown today because I deserve just as much credit. :) However, I was perfectly content sitting in the crowd just beaming with pride for my graduate. Brod's parents and my parents were there at the ceremony which made it so much more special and it meant more to me than they will ever know. This was one of those days, those milestones, that will always be remembered- up there with my wedding day and the days my girls were born. Thank you to all of our wonderful family and your support. Your thoughts, texts, calls, etc. made our day and meant so much. I can't believe Brod is officially Dr. Atwood! :)
Our family together before we left
Outside the clinic
And he makes me proud too! :)
Before the ceremony
The feeling was so exciting!
Walking in to that graduation song that makes you want to bawl
Brod's biggest fans! (His 2 little ones were at a friend's house)
AFTER HE RECIEVED HIS DIPLOMA! I was SO happy!! It was official! I've never been so happy to hug a dentist before! :)
I started bawling when I gave him a hug- there were so many emotions!
The crying eyes...
Brod with his dad and mine
Brod with my mom
Brod with his proud parents!
We were laughing that once a mother, always a mother!
It really was so special to have our parents there- SO TRUE!!
We did it!!
GRADUATION!!
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Wow that is so awesome, congrats to both of you. I don't think I could have done 9 years of school, 2 was long enough :). I am so happy for you and your family, you will have such a great life and stable one. Congrats again!
Honestly, Jess-I am so proud of your little family. Brodie is unreal-and you are too. Nine years of sacrifice, hard work, dedication...I just loved the way you said everything!
So so special. And I'm happy that both sets of parents were able to be there. What a grand accomplishment.
Love you so much. And glad you're going to be closer. All of our love and congratulations!!! :)
Oh my gosh, that makes me want to bawl because I know how hard Brod has worked and how much you have had to sacrifice to get to this point! We are SO SO proud of Brodie and wish we could have been there to celebrate the AMAZING day with you! What a HUGE accomplishment! Brod looks so handsome in his robe, and you look gorgeous Jess- you have been the most supportive, and amazing wife (I think you deserve the robes too :) I loved the pictures of his SUPPORT GROUP- They are so TRUE and the pictures you captured were just priceless! Especially of your little family together (And I love the one of you and Brodie hugging-SO SWEET)! We love Brodie and we could not be more proud and excited for him! We love you guys so much, LOVE KRYS
Such a special day! Brodie could not have done it without your support and sacrifice! We are so proud of Brodie and how hard he has worked to provide for your beautiful little family. He is going to be so successful and we are honored to just know him. I loved the pictures of his PROUD parents and so true of mom and dad to make it there for his day! The girls looked so pretty and you look stunning. I love you guys so much! What an amazing and not very common accomplishment. Good job!
congrats BRodie, and Jess:) That is seriously SO amazing...Dr. Atwood sounds So good! I remember when you and i were talking about the student phase of life and how that is all our marriages have known--and now its all over! Doug and I are so proud of brodie and we loved his graduation annoucement--such an accomplishment! Great Job!
I can't wait to see you in August...love you!
love, Rebekah
YEAY!!!! oh that post totally brought back a flood of memories!! I loved it...I completely agree, there are SOOOO many emotions but mostly just plain happiness!!CONGRATS you guys...welcome to the brotherhood of DENTISTRY
You guys are awesome! What a huge accomplishment!
Congratulations!
How Wonderful and I bet it almost feels like you should be a dentist too...Supporting him the whole WAY! Such Priceless pictures! Congratulations to a huge accomplishment for Brod...Now off to New Mexico you go! Luvs and Best Wishes to a succesful future! :-)
Congrats Brodie! That is so awesome. I know how hard you have both worked to get to this point. I am so happy for you that all that hard work has finally paid off. You two will never forget this past 9 years of your life. And how exciting to now look forward to a whole new chapter.
Congrats! That is so exciting to have him done! My brother has decided to do dental...he's just getting started! I hope he doesn't take too long!
So exciting. Your posts are seriously the most loving things. Do you have one negative thought? Oh, you are a gem.
I need to talk to you. Give me a call asap. 480-202-2585, something has come up that I wanted to run by you.
Congrats Jess and Brodie! Graduation is SO exciting! I hope your move goes well. Good luck! I'm with the Petersons, your posts are always so uplifting!
Congrats again to both of you!
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