Robert graduated

Last night Robert walked across the stage and graduated.  I am so relieved that this day came and that everything worked out.  I am so grateful for the people that came to support Robert in this accomplishment.  My mom and sister came down, and my aunt from here in town was also there, although we didn't get to see any of them.  My in-laws were here, Robert's Godparents, my cousin and daughter, and a very dear friend drove clear across the country.  That meant more to Robert than anything else.  I was proud when the principal asked the military enlistees to stand, and I loved the fact that Andrew was able to give Robert his diploma.  I was also touched that Robert specifically chose a tie that had belonged to my dad.  I appreciated that Robert thought about Dad on his special day and wanted him to be a part of it.  I thought of many loved ones yesterday, and know they were watching down on us.

Overall I enjoyed the ceremony.  Robert's class was tame and there was absolutely nothing raucous about the event.  The principal loves the students, and they love him, and it showed last night as well.  I was so happy to cheer for so many students I've been able to meet over the last two years, and especially the Ag students.  I appreciated how happy they were to see me as well, and I was grateful I was able to see Jackson and give him a hug after the ceremony.  He is enlisting in the Marines and I can only hope he is successful in all of that.

There have been so many things happening around here lately and I hope to be able to get on here and really record them for posterity.  Regardless, I'm grateful to have a few moments to record this really big moment in life!