May 26, 2012

• Finished, DoNe!

      A new “chapter” in my life book has begun, I am told, because my baby has finished high school. I just knew I’d be sobbing my little brown eyes out. That was not the case. Surprise, surprise, I didn’t even need to use a single tissue. Yes, my eyes teared up. Especially when my little Down’s syndrome friend Amanda was all dolled up in her grad gown and cap, leading a group of her fellow graduates. I am so proud of her! I got choked up when my son came marching by, all smiley, spotting us in the bleachers. Then again when all the graduates flung their caps into the deep blue night sky, at the end of the ceremonies.

  The plan for this summer is for my kids to work. Brianne is also taking 2 online courses to keep forging ahead with her education. She’s like a train…wanting to get to the station ahead of schedule.  I just hope we can slow down the calendar a bit and fully ENJOY this summer, even if we don’t get to go on a vacation. I hope to just be thankful for the simple life that we have, making the sour things sweet, if at all possible.  I’m praying for respect to be given where it should be given, grace for those who are unnerving and love to those who are completely unlovable.

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