Graduation!!

I am an official UAB graduate! I graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Health Information Management with Magna Cum Laude recognition (3.7 GPA). I can't believe it's happened...it feels kind of weird! I definitely give God all the credit....I wouldn't be celebrating this day without his precious life-saving gift 5 years ago. Of course, credit goes towards my Mom and Jeff for giving me that gift of life! And I can't go without thanking my UAB professors for helping me throughout these past 2 years.

Our local newspaper did a story on me. I was interviewed via telephone Friday afternoon. Then Saturday, during commencement, a photographer followed me around during the ceremony, taking pictures and video! It was a neat experience. I felt like I was in a photo shoot. He kept telling me, just act like I'm not here..but here he was taking pictures at every angle. You can view the video below...it's very brief, and is something new the newspaper is trying. It takes place in the gymnasium where we lined up. You can read the article written about me by clicking here. They did a pretty good job with it! I feel honored and special! Thank you all for your prayers, support, and kind words during these past few months. There were times that I wasn't sure if I would be able to graduate! But I did...and it's awesome!! I will post pictures from commencement in a different post!

Katey Ballard graduates from UAB