Her field is Counseling, but that program is in the Education school.
I just thought it was pretty funny....
I don't know. Is that ironic?
ha.
The effort to accomplish this feat was huge. She was cruising along pretty well...
until last fall. When the seizures started, everything became so much more difficult.
With 'only' nine months to go Emma did not want to quit. She wanted to finish.
We have learned what a determined, strong, hard working person she is this year.
She's always been remarkable...but this year has been the Super Bowl of effort...
and she WON!
I truly am in awe.
And Emma is happy, happy, HAPPY to be done.
Emma Boucher M. Ed
name pronounced correctly
on the big screen
photo by Katie Boo
photo by Katie Boo
We are all so thankful to the many Chicago friends who helped and loved and fed and cared for Emma as she got back on her feet. She is surrounded by a bunch of darling angels here on earth...
it is hard to express how full our hearts are with gratefulness and love for every 'helper'.
But they are...super full.
XOXO
Proud mom
Hey - it's stephie. Emma, you inspire. I am delighted to even know that you are in this world, even if we've never met. :)
ReplyDeleteWTG Donna and Patrick. What glory.
Love love love!
Way to go, Emma!!! I'm so glad you are in those shots with her, Donna. Such great captures of her big day!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for persevering, Emma, and this big accomplishment! Much success to you.
ReplyDeleteVery, very proud of you Emma. Way to persevere!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Emma! What an awesome accomplishment! As the mom of a former epileptic, this brought tears to my eyes... (my child had a form that she outgrew, but was medicated for the already awkward pre-teen to early teen years... and soon she will be a freshman at U of MN Twin Cities.)
ReplyDeleteSigned,
The frequent reader from ND who rarely comments, but commented twice (!!) today =)
What a beautiful pic of Grad, Mom and Dad. CONGRATULATIONS, Emma!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it buoying to know that there are kind people in the world ready to help? It makes me so happy. And makes me want to be more and more of that for those in my sphere.
And what a counselor you will be, Emma. God bless you in your future!
Di
Such a great weekend for you all. Congratulations to Emma! Lovely pictures, lovely people :).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures of a beautiful day. Emma's joy is so evident --- and contagious! It is impossible to look at these photos and not smile a big smile. :)))))))
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Emma! What an achievement, and how strong you have been to persevere. As a Quiet Life reader, I am so proud of you. Beautiful pictures of the momentous day. The love is so evident.
ReplyDeleteDebbie Z.
Thanks be to God for answered prayers for you Emma and your well deserved degree! And, thank you Donna for the pictures, so we can enjoy all the happiness with you. Every person who has Emma for a counselor will be blessed, this I do believe.
ReplyDeletelove and prayers, jep
Big Congratulations on all fronts!! A tough cookie (and awfully cute too )
ReplyDeleteEvery photo is glowing with joy. I love the last shot the best.
ReplyDeleteEmma, you are a trooper and I can't wait to hear and see what happens next. God bless!!!
OH WOW! Congratulations, Emma!! What a spectacular accomplishment. May the Lord richly bless you as you move forward. I love the picture of the three of you together, Donna. So special!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY HAPPY HAPPY! Great post Donna, great pictures and great accomplishment by Emma. Please text me her address. Thanks, Karen F.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabulous family ! What a wonderful thing to bring a child into this world who will be a counselor. A listener, a helper, and person of great importance who can change lives for the better. Good job Donna, Patrick and Emma. !!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Emma! Sweet victory.
ReplyDeleteEducation is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
ReplyDelete- Nelson Mandela
Looking forward to watching you change the world dear Emma! Congratulations.
What an amazing accomplishment under such stress and duress. Her face is beaming with such sincere joy and pride. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Wishing Emma and all of you much success and happiness! Fantastic photos by the way!
ReplyDeleteKaren B
I don't know why, but this post made me cry. And cry. I am so happy for her. I loved seeing all of you together. What a great blessing. You have a very beautiful family. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteLate to the party here but wanted to say a big congratulations! What a joyous occasion and the photos are perfect. Even the flowers match the diploma.
ReplyDeleteHer future is so bright.
XOXO
Congratulations to all of you! This kind of accomplishment takes the support of a whole family to achieve.
ReplyDeleteIn these photos, Emma looks a lot like Katie. Or rather, you can see a lot more of Katie in Emma's face. I don't usually think they look that much alike, but here I saw Katie.
Congratulations to all of you! This kind of accomplishment takes the support of a whole family to achieve.
ReplyDeleteIn these photos, Emma looks a lot like Katie. Or rather, you can see a lot more of Katie in Emma's face. I don't usually think they look that much alike, but here I saw Katie.
I was thinking the same thing as Erin - especially int he first photo in cap and gown holding her degree . . . I had to do a double take cause I thought Katie put on her stuff!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you!
I was thinking the same thing as Erin - especially int he first photo in cap and gown holding her degree . . . I had to do a double take cause I thought Katie put on her stuff!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you!