Thursday, September 3, 2009

White Coat Ceremony!


It's official! He's on his way to being a doctor!
Justin has his white coat! Woohoo! Seeing him put it on on stage with help from one of the doctors on the EVMS staff what so neat! It was also wonderful to hear them reciting the Hippocratic oath. It was touching and exciting to see him in it and feel like we are on our way. Mom Peterson kept commenting on her little baby up there becoming a doctor and pursuing his dream and it struck me how far she's seen him come. She's an amazing mom and has done a wonderful job raising a great boy and a great family. Justin and his mom are so alike, it's almost stunning sometimes - like the fact that on the 4th of July they were in completely different spots, seeing different things, but both thinking how the fireworks reminded them of the bombs and explosions happening when the star-spangled banner was being written and how amazing that song is. Anyway, Justin is a bit of a mama's boy and it was fun to see them together on this special day! I'm so glad both of our parents were able to be there! Thanks Moms and Dads! We love you!



3 comments:

Unknown said...

That is awesome, congrats! what a fun day and a wonderful thing to be a part of.

Maybury said...

That is exciting. My brother got his white coat last week. He is in pharmacy school. He looks handsome. I bet you are super proud. It is cute that Braden has started cruising. Hip Hip Hooray for mischief.

Jamie Younker said...

WOW! Congrats to Justin! And Elise- Congrats to you too! It takes a really supportive wife to excel in school :)