PORCH PONDERINGS

Graduation Day

My daughter just passed a milestone. She watched her last child graduate from high school today.

It touched my heart to see this tall young man, such a mild-mannered person, take the stage and get his diploma. He is a twin to my granddaughter who for personal reasons went to a different high school this year. She graduated a few days ago. Their older brother graduated two years ago.

This child of mine has led a turbulent life from day one. She herself never finished high school. She eventually got a GED. She and those children at one time lived in a homeless shelter. She has paid for bad decisions in her life and now is anxious to start another stage of life, the empty nester. At one time she worked two jobs to provide for herself and her children.

Her children have thrived in spite of their home life. One is an EMT. One is now enrolled in college, actually taking college courses while in high school. And this young man who graduated today decided he wants to go into the Marines. His Marine recruiter attended his graduation.

I thank God for watching over my family. I love them and wish them well. Another passage of life.