Graduation Day

Today our oldest is graduating High School. I still laugh about that because Lord knows I am not old enough to have a senior. I definitely know I needed her to be at the place I am in, in life. When I met her she was just 13 years old.

Today I look in the face of a young woman eager to start her next journey. She got her license today too. It is really to much. The time flew by watching her getting her footing. Starting off High School. Liking her first boy. Making teenage mistakes. Navigating friendships. Thriving in her academics. Sitting with her through the tears and laughter. Watching her learn from it all.

Walking in and being apart of her dad and my union. Her getting a boyfriend. Talking to her about college, and going through the last couple months of her High school years. Watching her go off to prom, and getting her first taste of independence. Having her first night out until 1am. She will be walking that stage today. Getting her first car.

Today starts the countdown on her last summer as our little girl. In August she will have an address, where we will need to call ahead. Have to knock to enter. She will be on a schedule we don't know about and have to check and see if she is free. She has become a beautiful young woman right before our eyes. Today is to celebrate you Anna. She is not only finishing but she is her class Valedictorian. I am so proud of you. I pray that we gave you everything you need to face the world, and if we lacked anything that we will always be here to ask and or lean on. We love you.