Our son's arrival in the graduate program marks a strong step in his life. He has worked hard to get to this place, not only in academic programs, but in understanding his relationships in many areas of his life.
I find it difficult to adequately notice and name what this means to me because I am almost overwhelmed with joy, amazement and gratitude. Joy, because the program appears to be an excellent fit for his passions; amazement, because he is there; and deep gratitude that his father and I have made significant contributions in blood, sweat, and tears to this end.