Michael & Sara graduated from high school last night. I can’t even begin to tell them how proud I am of them. Did they work hard for it? Yes. But doesn’t everyone? Some work harder or more than others, but in the end, everyone met a base line of requirements to receive their diploma. I am not proud because of that. I am proud because of what they went through in the years before they got to walk across that stage. They have been through two illnesses, two funerals, three births and took most of it in stride. Sure, they stumbled a few times, but people were there to help them back up. They have turned into two amazing young adults in the process.
Yesterday morning started at 5AM for them. They went through four dress rehearsals (in a row no less), then home. We all got to FAU around 6ish (they got there before Michael and I did) and we sat through the longest graduation I have ever been to. My own was a class smaller than 200, it didn’t take too long. They had a graduating class of over 500.
There were some great speeches. Ferris Bueller was quote twice, Star Wars once. The student orchestra was amazing, as was the choir. I got some great shots and some not so great shots. I took some more when we got home, but since I didn’t set up any lights I may have to take them again.
I told Dad he did his job and he couldn’t kick us out even though most of my job is done. He laughed.I hugged them both and told them I was proud of them and mom would be proud too. I cried, but they didn’t know that until right now.
All in all it was a good night.
Michael is headed off to Stetson in the fall. He’ll be a Hatter! Sara is headed to BC. I have no idea what they are, sorry Sara! Exciting times, they are a’coming!
You arent the only one who cried, and to be honest, I dont know what BC is either xD. You'd think I'd know, but I dont. I love you Jenn!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <333333