For Brittany

Brittany;

I have been working on this for quite a while now; and, although the plan was to have it completed some time ago, unexpected hurdles presented themselves slowing the already sluggish pace. Even though its timeliness is not quite there, it was (and still is) meant as a congratulation on both your graduation from High School and your matriculation into PSU. Although I am sure you do it with complete confidence, it's not at all easy to imagine you as a young undergraduate signing up for her courses, moving into her dorm room, and attending classes whose beginnings and endings are not marked by a loud obnoxious bell; the little girl with her head wrapped in gauze, helping her father to learn first aid comes much easier.

I hope you know how proud I and all of your family is of you. You are a young woman who has worked hard to make it to where she is today. Hopefully before you started classes this Fall you let yourself sit back, relax, and enjoy the accomplishment. I know that now the demands of school are probably not letting you sit, relax, or enjoy very much of anything. I wish you the best in school and in whatever comes along with it. It can be one of the most exciting and sometimes frightening times of life. Best of luck and all my love and support as you move into this new chapter.

I hope you enjoy the video.

Love,
Uncle Mike