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My dad, myself and my mom. May 1998, 20 years old - Graduated
with an Associate's degree; on to now a 4-year institution.
April, 1999 - 21 years old. (pre-op), now a
college Junior. Starting to gear up for my
rhinoplasty in July of 1999.
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 4
months post-op. (October 1999) The rhinoplasty was very successful.
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7 months post-op, December 1999.
I am celebrating my 22nd birthday with my
yellow labrador, Casey.
"Courage is not defined by those who have not fought
and not fallen, but it is defined by those who have fought, fallen, and risen
again."
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My sister Jamie and future brother-in-law,
Steve are celebrating graduation with me. I cannot believe that I have
finally made it to this day.
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May 2000: I finally have my diploma in my
hands. Also, a Magna Cum Laude, which was a wonderful surprise!
 
Pictured with close friend, Becky, also a
2000 graduate. We sure will miss each other.
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May 2002 - Shown
with my professor and hero who has given me so much inspiration in my
struggles. She truly has been a gift from God and I would not be where I am
today without her.
6 weeks post-op from
lip and scar revision surgery. Graduation May 2002. We all just received our
M.A. in counseling Shown here with fellow graduates Joy and Erin, the
best friends that a girl could ever have.
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