Celebrating

Mom

Happy Birthday

A birthday, a graduation, and a lifetime of love

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Scattered on the table

A life, in pieces

Every one of these was worth keeping. Tap any photo to see it big.

Mom on the couch with both boys piled on top of her — all three of us

Two Boston terriers curled up together on the couch — the lous

The three of them posing at the Paradox Museum — flexing

The family around a restaurant table — dinner out

Family gathered around Grandpa in the living room — with grandpa

Mom standing behind Grandpa as he opens a gift — the best gift-giver

Mom and her son side by side on the couch — hanging out with xoon

The family on a street corner in Paris — paris

Mom and friends outside the Carnival Ball at night — carnival ball

The Herman family together at the marina at sunset — the hermans

And one more thing

She did it

Graduate

Master of Marriage and Family Therapy

Class of 2026

After all the late nights, the reading, the papers, the practicum hours — she made it. She spent a lifetime taking care of everyone around her, and then went and got the degree to prove what we already knew.

In their own words

What we all say about her

As her sister, it took me a long time to understand that Rebecca just wanted everything to be ok. As a therapist, she has the opportunity to help others make things ok.

Aunt Jennifer

her sister

Rebecca, congratulations on an amazing achievement! You are a great friend and we are excited to see what you do next! Also Happy Birthday!

Aric

her friend

Happy Birthday Rebecca and congratulations on your graduation! We wish you all the best as you embark on this next career chapter. You rock!

The Hermans

Micah, Vanessa, Wyatt & Ray

Dear Rebecca, happy 50th and graduation! Here's to another half century of your reassuring presence and pensive listening faces!

Sean

Wonji and I are both so happy and proud that you have graduated from your program. We know that it took a lot of focus and effort to accomplish this, while still being a mom for your family. We wish you success in your new career.

Papa & Halmoni

Congratulations Rebecca on your graduation ❣️ So happy you'll be doing what you've always been good at — caring for others ❣️

Mary & Gary

and Milo 🐾

Congratulations, Rebecca! I'm so excited for you as you start this next chapter. Changing careers takes a lot of guts — it's inspiring, and I truly admire you for it. I feel so fortunate to be your friend. Your empathy, compassion, ability to really “see” people and to get to the core of things are just a few of the reasons why, and are just a few of the things that will make you an amazing therapist. Your clients will be so lucky to have you, but not as lucky as I am to be part of your life! Congratulations, and know we're all cheering you on!

Traci

The ones we keep coming back to

Favourite moments

Mom hiking on a mountainside in Switzerland — annecy

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Via For-Momma

Even after 50 years, you can still do hard things — even if you almost got lost and died.

The family of four on a terrace above the lake — lake george

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All four of us

We love traveling to new places with you and can't wait for our next adventure. Also, Alexander is clearly standing on his tiptoes.

Mom with her son in a suit before the dance — before the dance

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Proudest person on the sidewalk

You've always been there to celebrate us. Now it is time to celebrate you! We're so proud of you.