Sifting Through Old Photos

Some time ago, I created a blog entry about our Nanny girl's graduation from the University of Utah with a degree in Accounting...But failed to include actual photos of her in cap and gown. As I was sifting through photos and trying to organize them, I came across these two. They are very significant to me and worthy of recognition because they tell a story of our Nanny girl.

For those who may not know, the first photo is of Nanny and her cousin, Scottie. They began their academic journey together...in the same kindergarten class...Rarely apart. As a room mother, I can recall several times when their teacher would have to instruct Scottie to stop playing with his cousin's hair and listen to the story that was being told. Back then, they gave one another a sense of encouragement, support and love, I suppose. How exciting it was to see them accomplish this monumental occasion together, just as their journey had begun so many years prior.

The next photo is a reflection of a promise that our sweet Brian gave when he asked Doug for his blessing to marry our Nanny girl. Quite simply, Doug asked that Brian make certain that Nanny graduated from college so that she might be in a better position to support herself/family if it was ever required. It was a long and difficult road for Nanny and Brian. To say that so many sacrifices were made would be an understatement! But Brian kept that promise! Nanny girl worked so hard, giving her all right up to the very end. When discouragement would set in and Nanny would want to quit, it was Brian that would not accept anything but a determined spirit to finish...because he had made a promise to Doug. Together, they worked as a team and Nanny accomplished something, that even today, commands my respect and admiration! It was more than just acquiring an education. It was about setting a goal, sacrificing money/time from a husband and newborn baby and working tirelessly until it was finished!

These two parents, even now, feel immense pride and appreciation for this one particular goal becoming a reality!