We are so glad that today is over!! The graduation went really well today. David did not have a mic when he read his speech, but he did great!! His voice was quiet, but strong. When he was done he got a standing ovation!! It was wonderful. He even said he was glad he did it. Even some of the kids said it was a great speech, and that they liked it. He is so glad that today is done and over with.
David even got an award that we were totally unaware of! He got a Certificate of Recognition "In recognition of outstanding academic achievement at Beacon Academy of Nevada." We were not expecting that, and we are just busting our buttons with pride!! All you cancer moms (and dads) know what an accomplishment it is for our children to get through school with all the roadblocks in their way. And for my son to be recognized for outstanding academic achievement......I couldn't be more proud to be his mom!!!
We are so thankful to Kirk and Trish for making the trip all the way from Colorado just to see David graduate. Bryon and Kirk go way back (actually, Kirk is Bryon's sister-in-law's brother) and it has been awhile since we have seen him. Kirk was in our wedding. Anyway, it was very special for them to have come all the way from Colorado just to come to David's graduation. It meant a lot to us to have them do that. David didn't even have extended family members acknowledge his accomplishments. But we are fine with that. We know who the people are who really care about David, not just say that they do. Anyway, thank you for all your prayers for him, he did fantastic!! We could not be prouder of him. Yes, it was a tear-jerker!!
Well, tomorrow we leave for San Francisco. Please pray for us the next few days. I am so tired of my baby going into surgery. This will be the 12th time I have had to put my child into someone else's hands and watch him be wheeled off to surgery. It does NOT get any easier. Please pray that David has good pain management when he comes out of surgery; that is the part he is most concerned with. Please pray for a safe trip tomorrow for us. Thank you.
I am trying to upload some pictures, hopefully I will be able to do it tomorrow. Be looking for pictures!
It is late, and we still have to pack. Thank you for visiting and for all your prayers. God bless you all.
Kristi and the Koury Klan
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