December, 2006

Dear Mom,

Thank you for coming to my college graduation. It meant so much to me to have you and Olivia there. You should have seen me last night when I spoke in front of the entire graduating class. I know you would have been proud, but I didn't want you to have to come to both the general commencement and the smaller, college commencement, since I know how much you dislike traveling.

I never forgave you for missing my high school graduation until today. Do you remember the day? I barely remember it. I just know that we got into a fight about something that I can't even remember and so you decided to stay at home while Dad and Olivia came. It is ironic that Dad got to see me graduate from high school and you got to see me graduate from college.

Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to travel to see me graduate. I could not have done it without your continued support and love. It takes a very understanding mother to stick with a son who switch majors more times than I can count and took six and a half years only to get an undergraduate degree. I only hope that I can make you proud by what I with do with my education.

Love,
Pat