My Graduation Day without my Dad!!!!

May 19, 1999

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to add a happy note to this CJD group.....Tomorrow is my

graduation from college. I am graduating with a bachelors degree in

Elementary Education and Early Childhood. I went back to school two years

later after my Dad died from CJD in 1994. I didn't think that I could make

it without him by my side butI knew that I would never forgive myself if I

didn't go back. I felt as though I would be letting my Dad down. I use to

rely on my dad a lot. He was basically my self-confidence. Although my

Dad wasn't here, a part of me felt that he was always with me.

I know my dad would be really proud of me. I am not only graduating but with

honors. I also got an award from the education deptartment for being a

scholar student. I couldn't believe it. The first thing I wanted to do was

to run and tell my dad. Although, I always pictured my graduation day with

my Dad in the crowd, I know he will be there in spirit. I know he wouldn't

miss it for the world. Before he got really sick, he told me to never give

up. I guess I can say that I listened for once.

Debbie

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