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DmOrtega
04-25-2007, 04:58 PM
Some of you may remember that I was taking classes at night. You may have helped me with a paper that I wrote about diarrhea. Again, thank you for all your help. The paper was well received from my teacher.

I can't believe I was named Validictorian! Although I can't attend the graduation, and I already have my diploma, I wanted to share the letter of thanks that I wrote to the school with everyone here. Sometimes it's nice to hear some good news. :D

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I am sorry that I cannot attend the graduation ceremony tomorrow night but I am helping my daugher get into the Running Start program at her high school and will be at a meeting at the same time. Feel free to share this during the ceremony as well as with Miss L, who was teaching the evening class when I finished and to Miss M who was my teacher for all but the last module.

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I am surprised and proud to have been given the honor of validictorian. Because of my full time job I took the evening Medical Insurance and Billing classes. I have been at my present job for 20+ years and felt the pull to get training in another profession. It's very rare to be in a job anywhere for as long as I have been in mine. I feel that the medical industry is a safe bet for finding jobs anytime and anywhere. So, without hesitation I signed up. Five months wasn't to much time to invest in my future.

When I started I knew it would be a challenge but I never knew how hard it would be at times. The very first week I questioned my ability at least twice but I told myself that if my grades were ok, I'd continue as long as possible. Well, at some point during those months I decided that I had better do what I could to finish. That was all that I was looking for. Staying and then finishing with decent grades.

I am truly blessed to have had CM as a teacher for most of my time at B. She knew how to teach in a way that I really learned. I looked forward to her classes and can now say that I know something about almost every part of the human body. I have a good understanding of insurance and billing and I feel very confident in taking myself and my skills out into the medical field.

During all those months of classes I never worried about failing or getting the externship. I worked hard and stayed focused on my goal. With my own determination and help from the staff at B I stayed focused and achieved my goal.

Now that I am done, it is time to shift my focus to finding work that fits into my schedule. I am as determined as ever to make that happen for me. I want to make back the money I paid for school. =) I have now doubt that it will happen.

Congratulations to everyone for a job well done. Set your sights on your goal and then do everything you can to make it happen. And when you achive your goal, have a party because you deserve it.

wallycat
04-25-2007, 05:02 PM
Congratulations!!!!

MaryMac
04-25-2007, 05:07 PM
Congratulations!! From reading this post you have worked very hard at this course all while working a full time job and raising a child. You should have a smile on your face for the next few weeks that will be hard to remove.

DmOrtega
04-25-2007, 05:12 PM
Congratulations!! From reading this post you have worked very hard at this course all while working a full time job and raising a child. You should have a smile on your face for the next few weeks that will be hard to remove.

Two kids, dh, two cats, dad with prostate cancer, mom with hip issues, flu, tooth issues, work, etc. I'm pretty happy to have this to put on my resume. :D

jmarie
04-25-2007, 05:33 PM
So PROUD of you!

Joyce

Elisabeth13
04-25-2007, 05:48 PM
Two kids, dh, two cats, dad with prostate cancer, mom with hip issues, flu, tooth issues, work, etc. I'm pretty happy to have this to put on my resume. :D

Wow, DmOrtega - I know from experience how hard it is to go to school as an adult - life has so many more complications and responsibilities, it seems, then when you're fresh out of high school and heading to college. That is truly an accomplishment to be proud of.

tennisashoe
04-25-2007, 05:52 PM
WOOHOOOOOOOOO! As a fellow student (working full time with all that other happy distracting stuff too) I applaud you!!!!!!!! What a relief to be done and to have done it so very well.

Congrats. Be sure to do something nice for yourself this weekend.;)

Chefzhat
04-25-2007, 06:04 PM
Congratulations, graduate!


Debie

Beth
04-25-2007, 06:24 PM
Congratulations!

Peggy C.
04-25-2007, 07:22 PM
you should be so proud of yourself! I know our community is!

Kay Henderson
04-26-2007, 08:35 AM
Good for you! We'll all be hoping you snare a great position!

Kay

Peggy
04-26-2007, 08:48 AM
Well done!!:D Congratulations!

Peggy

RunnerKim
04-26-2007, 09:47 AM
Congratulations!!

bunnyrabbit
04-26-2007, 09:52 AM
What a wonderful achievement, to be named valedictorian! And what a gracious, inspiring letter you wrote. Sounds as if you earned the honor with lots of hard work and sacrifice, and I wish you nothing but the very best in the future!

HRJ
04-26-2007, 10:11 AM
Congratulations!!

I am printing out your letter, to save -- it is one of the most inspiring things I have read in a long time, because it's "real" and from the heart.

:)


Helene

TKay
04-26-2007, 11:10 AM
That's fantastic news! Congrats! :)