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The Proudest Day of My Life

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I’m as proud as proud as can be My son’s gained his first class degree He’s a rising star And sure to go far ... He didn’t get his brains from me! He won awards for 'exceptional student of the year on his course, best individual project in his faculty (he is a world record holder for the work on his project) and he shared another award with 4 other students for the top 5 students on their course. 1st July 2016

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Paul Schneiter

Date: 7/10/2016 8:55:00 PM

This poem celebrates, with consummate skill and taste, a watershed achievement in the lives of Jan and her son. What he has achieved, under extremely difficult circumstances, is beyond commendable. Heartfelt congratulations to a remarkable mother who has raised a remarkable son. love & hugs xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 7/11/2016 5:34:00 AM

Aww Paul your comment brought a lump to my throat - its been a terribly challenging time for my son for so many reasons, but he has come through the difficult times and I am so so proud of him he is a remarkable young man and I am so so proud of him:-) hugs jan xx

Sara Chansarkar

Date: 7/5/2016 8:47:00 AM

So happy form you Jan,many congratulations!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/5/2016 11:16:00 AM

I'm so so proud of him Sara:-) hugs Jan xx

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/4/2016 2:50:00 AM

You must be real proud of him:) I'm sure he loved this limerick you wrote for him, Jan:)

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2016 5:40:00 PM

He's not seen it yet Jo:-) hugs jan xx

CayCay Jennings

Date: 7/3/2016 3:33:00 AM

I am elated for you, Jan - such wonderful news surely must grant you lifelong bragging rights. How magical the day must of been. I am truly beyond delighted for you. Yes, he did - it takes one sharp brain to write as you do. I wonder if you could put your feelings that day to paper? You must still be absorbing. Here's to magical days and successfully healthy offspring! My oh my, CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2016 5:42:00 PM

Thanks CayCay - we are so so proud of David and are in awe of his achievements - he is the first one in our immediate family to go to university:-) Hugs jan xx

Jack Horne

Date: 7/2/2016 5:43:00 PM

hey, big congrats - i know how proud you must be x

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2016 5:43:00 PM

I am the proudest mum in the world Jack:-) hugs jan xx

Anisha Dutta

Date: 7/2/2016 6:47:00 AM

Congrats to your son, JAN. I also feel so proud on brilliant achievements of my daughters. Hugs. Blessing to your son.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2016 5:46:00 PM

It's wonderful seeing our children achieve Anisha - david is the first one of our immediate family to actually go to university and we are so proud of all he has achieved:-) hugs jan xx

Anisha Dutta

Date: 7/2/2016 6:46:00 AM

Congrats to your son, JAN. I also feel so proud on brilliant achievements of my daughters. Hugs. Blessing to your son.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2016 5:46:00 PM

:-) hugs jan xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/2/2016 6:08:00 AM

Well done to him Jan, brilliant, as for brains wana bet!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2016 5:47:00 PM

I just have a way with words Harry but my son is brilliant academically:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 7/1/2016 7:02:00 PM

Mommy, congratulations for a very proud moment!!!!!! :-) Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2016 5:47:00 PM

Thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso

Date: 7/1/2016 6:29:00 PM

You under estimate yourself! He is all he is because of you, its great to see how well hes doing, and nothing is more cheerful than seeing a happy proud mum!!! :) He is to his studies, as you are to poetry, the cream of the crop!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2016 5:48:00 PM

aww I'm blushing Arthur you are too kind:-0 hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/1/2016 5:43:00 PM

Congratulations Jan to you and your son. I know how proud you are.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2016 5:48:00 PM

Thanks Daniel:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/1/2016 5:42:00 PM

Hi Jan, Congratulations to you and your son! This well written limerick let's the reader know how darn proud you are of your son. It also shows that you are a great mom 7:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2016 5:49:00 PM

Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx