There were days that flew by and days I thought would never make it. In the end, I earned a Master of Science degree in Social Work from Columbia University. What a journey!! This is some of the Advanced Standing Class of 2009. One year, one purpose!! We did it, guys! My friend Carlene came from California to celebrate with me. (My friend David and his girlfriend Audra also came but we forgot to take pics). Thanks for coming, you guys! What a special day. Me and Carlene after the ceremonies were over. Me in front of my lady. I just love her! One of my favorite missionary companions sent me a wonderful package from Hawaii. It was filled with sweets and this lovely lei. Thank you, Chimge. I love you! I never would have made it without my Heavenly Father. I stopped to give thanks in the chapel on campus and Carlene snapped this special picture of me. I am posting it as thanks to Heavenly Father and to all of you who prayed on my behalf. Thank you so much!! We had two Co