EDUC 830 - My Life (Past and Present)

By rath010
  • Birth

    Birth
  • University of MN Duluth

    University of MN Duluth
    I started my adventure and made some great friends during my first year at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
  • We are Engaged!

    We are Engaged!
    My now husband and I got engaged and celebrated with a trip to Disney World. We had been dating for 4 years.
  • Married

    Married
    My husband and I were married in Orlando, Florida at the Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort.
  • Lost Alex

    Lost Alex
    We adopted a 4 month old kitten after the passing of Nala. Unfortunately, he passed 6 months later from a heart murmur and cardiac arrest.
  • Losing Nala

    Losing Nala
    Nala was 18 years old when we lost her to cancer. She was my sweet baby girl who I had her entire life.
  • Sales Award

    Sales Award
    Shortly before ending my time in retail I was awarded with a special celebration dinner and trophy for my achievement in sales. It may have been a talent, but certainly not a calling.
  • Our Newest Addition

    Our Newest Addition
    We had lost two pets, but still felt a need to fill the void. Also, our eldest cat was lonely. Our little baby, Belle, has been a crazy addition to the family.
  • Visiting Grandma

    Visiting Grandma
    My grandma was placed in a memory care facility for Alzheimer's Disease. It was always difficult to visit her, but on this particular day she presented me with a smile and knew my name. Those little moments are what I cherish.
  • New Car

    New Car
    My first brand new vehicle - a 2013 Nissan Sentra
  • Losing Grandma

    Losing Grandma
    My grandma's health declined rapidly once she was placed in a memory care facility. I will always remember her and will never truly appreciate Christmas. I know she is now with my grandpa and watching over me.
  • Master's Degree

    Master's Degree
    One of my proudest moments was obtaining my Master's degree in Teaching with Bethel. It was a very difficult journey, but one that set me on a career I would grow to love.
  • Presenting for Education

    Presenting for Education
    I was honored to be on a panel of presenters regarding school measurements in the state of MN at the iNACOL convention. It was also located on Disney World property, so I had a mini vacation.
  • Simba hits 22!

    Simba hits 22!
    Simba is a kitty who has been with me since I was 7. He is now 22 and still hanging in there.
  • 6th Year Anniversary

    6th Year Anniversary
    After being married for 6 years, we decided to finally treat ourselves with a date night. We enjoyed the musical and a nice dinner afterwards.
  • The Nephews

    The Nephews
    My nephews fill me with joy and insanity. This past summer was our last adventure before the youngest enters school to join the others.