What an amazing experience last night – standing on the field watching so many of my friends’ kiddos walk across a stage, shake an administrator’s hand and get their ‘fake’ diplomas (don’t worry.. the real ones were safely stashed behind the bleachers, being held hostage to encourage a few more hours of orderly compliance). I couldn’t help but smile as I watched proud scholars parading their medals, multitudes of excited ‘solid-B’ students laughing and giving each other high-fives, and even a few teens crawling across the finish line, a bit singed and still smoking with a look of gratitude that this fiery hell was finally over. I’ve watched these faces go from pudgy round cheeks to frighteningly adult profiles – I am proud that many of those faces will still be around their home town for years to come, and just as proud but a bit sad that many will venture to new uncharted territory for awhile – some even a long while. It does give me new hope and excitement to watch another year of well-prepared young adults go out into this big world to try out their wings. And the most touching moments were the many thanks to God that each student who had a chance at the mic eagerly expressed – and not in a way that sounded contrived or coached. Our graduating class of 2019 is a testament to the return to God we are seeing nationwide, not bullied or stifled by a world that tells them that they are the minority when in truth they walk in huge power, strength and family community with the entire WORLD with their belief in Jesus Christ! My prayer is that each continues to grow in faith, and those who have not yet met Him, finds the savior we all know and excitedly worship and praise. Congratulations Class of 2019 – and congrats to the parents who survived another milestone.. get ready for Act II – the best is yet to come!
And another year comes to a close…
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