Four year of classes, two years on the waiting list, lots of achievements, but also tears of exhaustion and defeat. I hope my boys learned from me that hard work pays off, to never give up, and that it’s never too late to start over and chase your dreams! We walked through nursing school together, supported each other, cried together, studied together, celebrated together, and now we got to walk across the stage together. I’m so thankful I got to share the last two crazy, but beautiful years with these amazing people. I never had a cap and gown graduation in Germany, so this was truly an "American dream" for me. My sweet friends surprised me by showing up to support me, and I was so touched. Next up is the Oncology Unit at the hospital I dreamed of working at for years, and while I'm very nervous about this new chapter in my life, I also can't wait!