Congratulations Colgate Grads

The Class of 2010 is graduating from Colgate today. To Kevin and Kathlin’s friends who are graduating: Kevin and Kathlin would love nothing more than to be dressed up in their caps and gowns and walking across the stage with you. We still hold out hope for the day when they both receive their diplomas as we cheer wildly in the crowd.

So much can change in seven months; in October, Kevin was captain of the Colgate water polo team, studying hard for his Geology and Geography classes and starting to stress about what to do after college. Most of you have been able to continue on your trajectories through Colgate, and now you’re about to enter the big, wide world, which probably seems a little scary—especially with this economy. However, no matter what happens, know that you always have a wonderful university and alumni network to support you. The Colgate community has supported Kevin and Kathlin through thick and thin, and I’m sure they will be more than happy to do the same for any alumni. So, get out into that scary world and take some chances to pursue what you love. A year down the line, if you don’t love what you’re doing, don’t be afraid to change paths. If there’s anything this whole experience has taught me, there’s no use doing something that you don’t enjoy! Pursue your dreams, and Kevin and Kathlin look forward to hearing about your adventures. They will also be thrilled to see you at future get-togethers and reunions. They also loved the idea of a group taking a road trip out to see them! Please keep Kevin and Kathlin in your thoughts and prayers and continue to send them your amazing support. Congratulations on all your hard work. While we’re sad that you’re leaving the campus, we’re sure that you won’t disappear from Kevin and Kathlin’s lives.

Things with Kevin have been going all right. The past several days, Kevin has been switched around through several different hospital and skilled nursing facility rooms, so he and Kathlin are pretty tired from that. I believe they’re looking forward to catching up on some more sleep. Kevin continues to wiggle his left side, which is wonderful. He also told Mom what foods he’s craving most: Texas Sheet Cake (the chocolate cake Mom has made for our birthdays all our lives) her coffee cake, and Cheesy Bavarian sausage from Corralitos Meat Market. Mom made Texas Sheet Cake, so Kevin has been enjoying that. Kevin also ate about half of a Cheesy Bavarian sausage yesterday! We hope his favorite foods will give him a mental boost and help him dig up more energy and strength.

Again, congratulations to the Colgate Class of 2010. We hope you find success out in the “real world” and continue to send Kevin and Kathlin your love and support!