Saturday, December 12, 2009

She did it!!!!!!!

A little over two years ago two key hallmarks began for Paij and I. The first was Paij decided to go back to school to get her masters. Shortly after that, we found out we were pregnant with Morgan. After a lot of thought and prayer it was decided that Paij would continue with the program she had just been accepted to at the University of Memphis. Paij was able to complete one semester before Morgan was born. I remember the first time Paij went to class after Morgan was born. Even though Morgan was home with Dad, Paij still struggled to hold back the tears as she sat in class. It has been a challenge to juggle two full-time graduate students in the home while caring for Morgan and attending to the many other responsibilities of life and church. I have always been amazed with Paij and how bright and capable she is. My love for Paij has grown tremendously over the last two years. It has been humbling to see how she has cared for Morgan, multi-tasked on a level I will never come close to, and accomplish things in 45 minutes that would take me hours to do. The experience has been a blessing, as the opportunity to pursue an education always is. The experience has also been a blessing in our relationship that has helped us draw closer to each other. Paij finished her masters degree yesterday. Congratulations Paij. I love you.

9 comments:

Lant Family said...

Way to go Paij--I am lucky that I was able to help you with watching Morgan for that short time. I can NOT imagine how many hours you put in and how hard it was---because I know it was. Congratulations.!!!

Sarah McM said...

Congratulations!!!!! Must be the best feeling EVER.

Alyssa and Dave said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! that is pretty incredible! I told dave and we both agree that it would be such a hard thing to juggle the baby and school and having your husband in school but how awesome that you have done it!

Jen Ketcher said...

Way to go Paij!! But of course you could do it. You're Paij! You can do anything. Congratulations from the three of us!

The Sullengers said...

Oh my gosh - make me cry! Congrats Paij - we are so happy for you! You rock!

Kristin said...

Congratulations Paij! That is such a huge accomplishment. I am always amazed at how you are able to juggle so many things in your life and still be so happy and successful! It is so neat that you followed with what you felt was right. Morgan is so lucky to have a mommy like you!

Deborah said...

Congratulations Paij! I am constantly amazed at how you find the time to do everything. Simply put you are amazing!

Unknown said...

I just told Joe the other day that you were finishing up any day now!! Congrats Paij!! :) We are so excited for you!! What a sweet post!

Ally said...

Congrats Paij! That is amazing!


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