Moments & Memories

It was a very bittersweet experience taking part in Winona State University's ceremony on Friday...watching the students walk by to receive their diploma, trying to imagine what JJ would have been wearing under his gown (we won't go there!) or on his feet (consensus was his old bowling shoes!), waiting with a pounding heart to take our place.  Very aware that he should have been in that spot himself and wishing that he had been.  I have to admit that my memory of receiving his diploma is pretty vague, viewing the moment through tearful eyes and a broken heart.  But I know he was there...toasting us with a Crown & Coke from his favorite cloud! 

Afterwards at the reception that MSUSA hosted, not only did we receive pledges for the JPS Scholarship fund, we laughed and cried as we shared our favorite JJ moments. We were also given the Presidential Medallion that is given to Student Senate Presidents upon their graduation.  Another amazing moment for our families.  How proud Jared would have been to receive this honor, how proud he was to be WSU Student Senate President!

Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making this day possible:  WSU, Dr. Ramaley, faculty, staff and administration.  MSUSA and JPS Student Leadership Scholarship Board.  Kari Winters for everything she does behind the scenes and to all the family and friends who joined us in Winona or kept us in your thoughts that day...we are truly blessed to have you in our lives.  I hope I didn't forget anyone, please forgive me if I did.

Way to go Lovebug!!  

Char