Graduating to Begin
'Tis the season. Ceremonies, parties, dresses, gifts, diplomas, celebrations. This spring I attended a high school graduation (professional) and a grad school graduation (personal--but not me. My sweet hubby.) I loved hearing the clickety-click of high heels as young girls, soon to be women, dashed down the hall to their place in line, hand grasping their cap. I loved watching big boys, soon to be men, walk across the stage and nonchalantly glance around the room to find mom and dad. So much joy in the accomplishment. A milestone reached. The end of a season, so to speak. But now what? Graduation may well be an end of season, but in many ways, it is just the beginning. Excitement. Anticipation. Expectation. And the beginning of anything isn't easy. It takes perseverance, boldness, and strength. It takes creativity, tenacity, and endless, consistent prayer. It takes patience and lots of breathing exercises to keep from hyperventilating and drinking at least o