LuminariesSpring 2014

I would like thank everyone who has supported me through this journey; this includes my entire family, friends, peers, and co-workers. I would like to say a special thanks to:

-My wonderful husband and three beautiful daughters for never giving up on me, WE MADE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

-Mom and Dad Davis and Mom and Dad Bode for financial help, occupying the kiddos, and just being there when I needed to talk

-Aunt Tammy and Uncle Bruce for proof reading several of my papers and your words of encouragement

-Jenna for being the most awesome best friend a girl could ask for

- Last but not least Cohort L, I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to go through this program with, WE DID IT TOGETHER!!!!!Thanks again everyone,Love Amanda

To my FAMILY and FRIENDS, Thank you so much for all your love and support. I couldn’t have done this without you.

To my husband JASON, I love you and thank you for everything, you can have your wife back now!! 是时候生个孩子啦！

Scott: Words can never thank you enough for everything you have done. Thank you for supporting me in accomplishing this dream, your hard work and support will never be forgotten. You helped me survive in more ways than you know, and thank you for always pushing me. I love you so much Scotty.

Mom & Dad: Thank you for all the love and support, even long-distance, and for always pushing me to do my best, and reminding every semester that I was that much closer to the end. I never could have survived this without out both.

Bessie & Keith: Thank you also for your love and support. Allowing me to invade your home, and helping with my seemingly endless car problems. It’s appreciated more than you will ever know.

Chelsea: Thank you for being an understanding best friend, listening to all my stories, and asking me all your medical questions (not) lol. I love you so much my dear sunshine.

Kay: OH HONEY! I could have never survived without your love, support, and helping hand. You truly understood just what I was going through and I am so thankful that I had such a fabulous friend to share this amazing journey with."

Tim, Thank You for all of the Love & Support you have given me along this journey. You stood by my side even through all of the mood swings, tears, & poverty. I truly could not have done this without you!

Gary, Ronnie, Sarah & Michelle, You can have your Mom back now!!! I Love You All

Mom & Dad, Thank You for cheering me on all of the way, encouraging me through the tears, and celebrating with me through the happy moments.

Shae Nicole, Thank you for the inspiration. The day you were born, I knew you had changed my life. NamaLoves You

To the rest of my family & friends, Thank You for the Love & encouragement along the way.WE MADE IT!!!

Rodney, Mom, and girlsI could never have made it through without your love, support, encouragement and sacrifices. Thank you and I love you all.Allie

I would like to thank my FAMILY and GOD for your love and support throughout this journey. I could have never made it here today with out all of you by my side.

To my children, Your laughs, smiles, hugs and kisses have gotten me through so much. I know I haven’t been around a lot the last couple years, but you all were never far from my mind. I’ve missed you so much and want to say thank you for being the amazing “littles” that you are. You make me proud. -Love Mom

To my fellow cohort members, the friendships I have created during the past 15 months have been a priceless addition to my life. I am blessed to know each of you and have you in my life. WE MADE IT OUT ALIVE!!!!!!

To Jayme Maddern, You are my best friend. I know that meeting you was FATE and I am so blessed to call you my life long friend. I can’t wait to see what our futures bring.

To Matt, Your dedication to me and our family has been nothing short of INSPIRING . You are an amazing man and I am so proud to call you “mine” You have carried our family through this raging storm without missing a beat and even when I knew you were tired and sick of the struggle, you conquered every hurdle that was placed in our path.. I love you….Thank You.

I want to thank everyone in this room for being my support system, Cohort L. A special thank you to my friends and family! WE DID IT!

Thank you Mom, John, and Derek for all of your support through this journey. A new journey is about to begin and I couldn't have done it without you.

Dad, although your not here to see me finish this journey in person, you were there in the beginning and have supported and encouraged me everyday until God called you home. As I stand up here today, I know that you are with me in spirit. I hope that I have made you and Gale proud. I love and Miss you –Nicole

"Thank you to my wonderful wife Kaylie for putting up with me for the past year and a half and listening to my complaining"

To my FamilyThank you

for all of your love and

support. I couldn’t have

done this without you.

Dear mom and dad, thank you so much

for the support you have given me in

order to make my dreams a reality.

Karrie my illegitimate twin, thank you so

much for always being there when I needed a pep talk, emotional support, and a calm voice of reason, love you!

Thank you to all of my family for your love, support and understanding over the last 15 months.

Thank you Tim for riding the emotional rollercoaster with me. You celebrated with me on happy days, held me while I cried on the sad days and reminded me I could do this when I wanted to quit. I could not have done this with out the help of my family. I love you all!

"I want to say thank you for all the love, support, and positivity I have received throughout this journey...

Eric- your love and support have driven me to do great things and I love you for all you have given up so I can make my dream a reality,

Mom and dad- your pep talks and constant support have kept me from giving up and brought me to where I am today...

My fellow pbstars- I couldn't imagine going through this without you guys...we've all been there for each other through the worst of times and celebrated the best of times...I am truly blessed to have met each one of you...

Tawnya Ebels-Our friendship and constant support for each other have kept me sane throughout this whole experience. I have truly been blessed with a " partner in crime" and have never been happier that I sat next to a random stranger and started a conversation.

Thank you for all your support and encouragement throughout the Nursing Program. It would have been impossible without you guys. Love you!

You have stuck by my side through it all. You have conquered your own battles and still stuck by my side. You have loved me, hugged me, cried with me, celebrated with me, but most importantly you have supported me. For that I can never repay you. Thank you! I could not have done it without you. I love you Elizabeth, Rylee, Christopher, mom, dad, and everyone who stood by me. I am BLESSED!

"Thank you is not enough for everything you have all done for me! Each of you has helped me to achieve my dream. Without you it would have never been possible. I would not be the person that I am today, and I would not be able to close this chapter of my life and start the next. I owe everything that I am today to each of you!

To my wonderful husband and family, My Wonderful husband had enough faith in me to pay 100% of my tuition and all the other necessities a nursing student needs. He Provided me with a shoulder to cry on as needed and he shared my happiness when something really cool happened; even if it meant interrupting NASCAR! Haha

MY Mom and Dad made me the person I am today. I was taught by example that integrity, honesty, and hard work are essential characteristics to possess. My Dad provided me with many laughs which is a very therapeutic for managing stress. My Mom hemmed up my pants and sewed on the patches that I hadn’t already botched up and she didn’t even get really mad when Dad was providing me with the much needed laughs!

My Kids have cheered me on all the way!! They provided encouragement, laughs and reminded me often that “I CAN DO IT!”They have supported me with all the Love any Mom could ever ask for!! They are amazing!

I Love All Of You Guys with all my Heart!!

TheWonderful

Family of

Cindy Rothig

Thank you to my family for your love and

support. To my children, you are getting your Momma back…….Lets go have some FUN!!!!!!!!!!!

" A very special thank you goes to my husband Ben and my daughter Charlotte Rose. You two are my heart and my world and are the reasons I chose this journey in the first place. All my love to all my family and friends...thank you with all my heart."

" Thank you Mom and Dad for everything you have done for me! 爸爸妈妈，谢谢你

们的支持和理解！我爱你们！我想你们！“

Thank you so much for supporting me through school. I know it has taken a long time but it is OVER! Thank you so much! Love yaguys!

Thank you to everyone that has supported us, prayed for us and has stuck by us

throughout this journey. We couldn’t have made it without you.