White Coat Ceremony! I know it is late!

Dave's class pre-white coat. AKA "plain old students"

Dave's class post-white coat. A.K.A "totally awesome Optometry Interns"

The White Coat Ceremony is a "rite of passage" for students beginning the study of medicine that encourages a psychological contract for professionalism and empathy in the practice of medicine. The event emphasizes the importance of both scientific excellence and compassionate care for the patient.

Dave's class reading their Optometric Oath

The white coat is a symbolic, non-verbal communication used to express and reaffirm a fundamental belief in a system that society observes. The authority of dress is serious and purposeful, not social, casual, or random. It is a guide to both the patient and clinician on how to react and relate to one another.
The uniform should convey to even the most anxious patient a sense of seriousness and purpose that helps provide reassurance and confidence that his/her complaints will be dealt with competently and seriously.


Dave I must say you look quite dashing!

We are so grateful for so many wonderful friends who have made our time in Forest Grove a time we will never forget.

I am especially grateful to have been around such amazing women. I know that these women are much of the strength behind those white coats. I love you girls!

We were so privileged to have Dave's Mom and Dad here for this great event. I know they are much of the reason Dave is here. Thanks for helping to make Dave the amazing man that he is!

Congratulations Dave! Thanks for all of your hard work! We are so proud of you!

Beach time with Grandma and Grandpa

We had a great time visiting Indian Beach with Grandma and Grandpa Parkinson! The weather was beautiful and we even saw a bald eagle. Thanks for the great memories. Love you guys!

Lincoln feeding the ducks!

Grateful for an amazing man!

If anyone really knows Dave, they would know that he would never approve of this post. Why you might ask? Because it is all about him! Yesterday Dave finished his second year of Optometry school. Not only did he finish it, but he did it with flair. I am always amazed by him and his many abilities. I will name just a few...First, how is it he is able to juggle the toughest semester of his life while having a family (including a pregnant wife), keeping up with the never-ending apt. maintenance and looking good all at the same time? It is a mystery! Actually that is not true. The mystery lies in the little details of the life of this amazing man.

Dave, I am so grateful to have you have a husband, example, best friend, and partner in crime. And, I know Lincoln loves you so much and we are both so amazed and thankful for all of your hard work. We would be so ungrateful if we did not thank our Heavenly Father for all of the blessings we have received during this often difficult time but wonderful time. We love you!

Love,

Tara, Lincoln, and Baby!