Wednesday, June 24, 2015

graduation season continues

Remember how I'm in the midst of graduation season? My littlest sister-in-law finished up her undergrad degree a few weeks ago, and Jake is completing his medical residency at the end of June. We attended his department's annual graduation dinner on Friday. Many people assume that this transition is nothing but exciting. In reality, it's extremely bittersweet and pretty surreal. Becoming a doctor is a long journey. We've been fortunate to have a great support network of family and friends in Milwaukee but many friends are moving on for fellowships and jobs and we're losing the built-in social structure that comes with residency. As such, I'm not really sure what this next stage of life is going to look like.

Anyway, with that being said, both sets of parents were able to attend the dinner, which was really nice. I do have some pictures of the event itself, but I'm sharing our family pictures here today.






Is it still graduation season for anyone else right now?

6 comments:

  1. Congratulations to Jake! Lovely family photos! You look beautiful Rose!

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  2. Congratulations to Doctor Jake! How exciting! But I can see how it can be bittersweet as you mentioned. A lot of changes!
    So glad your families could be there to celebrate. I agree with Sharla...you look beautiful! Love the dress!

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  3. Congratulations to Jake! I bet he's thrilled to start the next phase of his career, but you're right that it will be a huge change after a lot of people move away.

    Side note: your hair looks awesome here.

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  4. You look awesome! Beautiful family too!

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  5. Congratulation and many best wishes! You looks stunning !

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  6. Congratulations and the best of luck as you enter the next phase of your life. Great pictures. You and Jake are a beautiful couple, and I might add, you look stunning!!!

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