She was of uncommon beauty, my Dad declared
upon seeing our daughter for the first time. We
blinked and time flew by. Left home for college.
BA degree. Paralegal job. More studies. RN degree.
Soon a traveling nurse who was good at her job.
Thirsting for knowledge, a BS in nursing.
Then fulltime hospital job. Master of Science
degree. While working fulltime, she pursued
course work part-time three years and AGNP.
Board exams next. Who knows what the future holds?
I still see the little girl who came home from
school, dropped her book bag on the living
room floor and sat down to do her homework.
Unlike her older brother who came home to
eat a snack and play before doing homework.
Work first. Then snack. Then play for our daughter.
A white coat now with a slew of initials after
her name. We traveled to celebrate her
graduation. Then a surprise trip to the
hospital in Mineola where my husband’s
Dad was an MD for more than 40 yrs. Our daughter
arranged the visit to take photos with her
Dad in front of the dedication those many
moons ago. Early Father’s Day gift. She
followed in the family footsteps on both
sides of the family with careers in the medical
profession. Smiling down from above, all
the relatives celebrated her achievements.
At the risk of sounding maudlin, we are
proud of both our children, attorney and
nurse practitioner. May they find abundant
contentment in their careers and marriages!
Love knows no boundaries. We wish a
lifetime of happiness and joy for them,
our handsome son and daughter of
uncommon beauty. Let the heavens rejoice!
Well said. So very proud of the grown-up children. It was a wonderful time all around.
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RJN, thank you for your comment. We blinked; they grew up too fast and now live their own lives. All in His plan for us! Enjoy the weekend! “”__””
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Awww thank you dad!! Love you very much! Thank you to you and mom for being such wonderful parents and excellent role models!
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Emily, thank you for such an insightful comment. It helps that we had similar backgrounds, value systems, and educational backgrounds. We strive to put our children first and to teach them right and wrong. Having high morals and values will bring you and your brother far in life. We believe in leading by good example and love. Be well and enjoy the weekend. oxox
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An amazing accomplishment. You must be so proud!!
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Darlene, thank you one thousand fold for such a beautiful comment. Much appreciated. We are proud at the risk of sounding maudlin. Life’s accomplishments are rewarding for all concerned! Be well. Enjoy the weekend. oxox
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Félicitations pour votre fille et vous -même – bravo ! 🙂
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francefougere, merci beaucoup pour les félicitations! Merci, merci, merci!!! 🙂 ox
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Beautiful…
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Bette, thank you for your kind comment. We had a wonderful week of celebration. Enjoy the weekend. oxox
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Mom, thank you so much for the beautiful blog post I am honored!! Thank you for coming down to celebrate as well. So thankful for all of life’s blessings! Love you xoxo
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Emily, your comment is much appreciated. So happy that you enjoyed the post and graduation celebration. Thank you! Life has been full of abundant blessings. We are grateful that our children are well educated and can stand on their own two feet. Be well. Enjoy the weekend. oxox
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Congratulations! Your children are marvelous, and I am glad you are proud of them.
At that ceremony in Stony Brook, you were very close to our former home. We used to be able to hear announcements from events in the stadium.
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Anne, thank you for the comment full of kind words. It is a small world that you formerly lived nearby Stony Brook. I was unable to post this post in advance of our trip because of all the preparations. Now, is your daughter still visiting or has she returned to Denmark? Either way, I am happy that she visited you. Be well and enjoy the weekend. oxox
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Daughter Lise returned to Denmark almost a week ago after having been here for five weeks. We had lots of time to chat, but that time flew by.
If you had driven on highway 25A, you would have passed below our house. Did you, by any chance, drive through the lovely little town of Stony Brook? That’s where I walked on weekday mornings — by the grist mill, the village, and the marina. I feel sure you were focused on other things and wouldn’t have gone there.
Enjoy your weekend! oxox
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Anne, I recall that route but don’t know if we explored Stony Brook this visit. It sounds quite lovely and is on my bucket list. Visits with family are lovely but fleeting it seems. The next visit will be Father’s Day here at home. Be well and enjoy the weekend. oxox
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Liebe Mary Ann ,lieber Russell ,
Gratulation zum Erfolg euerer Tochter. Aber nicht nur Gratulation an Emily , sondern auch an Euch.
Zur Zielstrebigkeit und Fleiß gehört meines Erachtens auch die Geborgenheit und die Motivation des Elternhauses. Es ist beeindruckend, wie zielgerichtet euere Tochter ihren beruflichen Weg gegangen ist. Russell und Du ,liebe Mary Ann . ihr könnt stolz auf euere Tochter sein.
Wir, Lilly und Ich wünschen Euch alles Liebe und Gute für euere Zukunft.
Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland
Dein Arno
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Lieber Arno,
vielen Dank für Deine herzlichen Glückwünsche zum Abschluss unserer Tochter. Die Liebe, die wir zu unseren Kindern haben, kennt keine Grenzen. Wir glauben an gute Beispiele und Liebe im Leben. Wir sind stolz darauf, dass unsere Tochter ihren beruflichen Weg gefunden und ihm gefolgt ist. Wir legen Wert auf Bildung und freuen uns über sie und unseren Sohn.
Emily verfolgte ihre Träume und folgte ihrem Herzen sowohl in ihrem persönlichen als auch in ihrem beruflichen Leben. Sie hat ein gutes und starkes Fundament. Wir freuen uns, dass Du Zeit gefunden hast, uns und unserer Tochter eine so schöne Hommage zu schreiben.
Russell und ich wünschen Dir und Deiner Lilly alles Gute auf Ihrem weiteren Lebensweg. Seid gesund. Schönes Wochenende wünschen wir Euch.
Deine Arno
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No wonder you are proud of your children! They have both done so well and have achieved so much. Your daughter is amazingly hard-working and very well-qualified, and what a sweet Father’s Day gift!
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Clare, one thousand thanks for such a nice compliment and comment. We are both so pleased that our children did so well. Yes, they are both well-qualified professionals now. Oh wonder of wonders! It is sweet. And a cause for celebration. Be well and enjoy your Sunday and week ahead. Hope you have nice weather to match! oxox
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Thank you, Mary Ann. Yes, at last our weather has improved and we have a little warmth and some sunshine. We went to church this morning and I spent the afternoon in the garden. Such a lovely day!
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Clare, my pleasure. Finally I think I can turn off our heat and turn on AC again. This time of year can be tricky with very cool nights. Gardening is very special. It brings us back to nature. It sounds like a picture perfect day. Enjoy the week.oxox
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Thank you, Mary Ann – you too! xoxo
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Thank you, Clare. We had our one day of spring weather yesterday. Be well. oxox
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Just the one day?! Oh dear! I hope your summer lasts a little longer! xoxo
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Clare, I always joke our spring lasts one day. This weekend our temperatures will reflect summer weather. Quite hot with 90+ degrees Fahrenheit. Winter is a long season in Upstate New York. Be well. oxox
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😀 Thank you, Mary Ann – I now understand! xoxo
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🙂 Hahaha. Glad you got my humor. Be well. Just published the new blog: Meet the New Family! oxox
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So happy and so proud ,,Congratulation to all of you 🎓🌹😘🤗 love zia and family….
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Maria, thank you so much for your beautiful comment to us. We are happy for our daughter’s achievements. We remember those early days with our children coming to you before and after school. It is very kind of you to write the congratulatory comment. Hope all is well with you and yours. Have a Happy Memorial Day today, Be well. 😘🌹oxoxoxox
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