Graduation Day!!!

~*Denny, Misty and I at the class of 2006 Graduation!*~

~We waited so long it seems, for this moment in time when all the hard work finally paid off!!!
The long hours and countless nights/days spent studying while the other kids were out playing and having fun, the many parent/teacher conferences, the tests she stressed over, waiting for report cards to come out, and helping her with homework even after she had long since passed the curriculum we were familiar with! {But we tried anyway!}

It all came down to this very special day and it was quite emotional for us all! As I stood and watched the kids, who it seems just yesterday were playing in my backyard, walk down the aisle to take their seats, my eyes filled with tears because I knew there were many that I probably would never see again, and the fact that time had passed so quickly and they were now adults!

I watched the girls that Denny coached in Middle School Basketball and remembered how ornry and fun they were and how they kept us entertained with their silly pranks and antics!

I remembered the countless sleep-overs, birthday parties, play dates and school functions and realized that those days were long passed and would never happen again.

For a few brief moments my tears were those of saddness, but when I saw Misty they quickly changed to joy and pride! She was beaming and beautiful as she walked on the stage to accept her diploma and honors cord! Her smile was one of pride and confidence in herself and anticipation of the future 'adventures' she will soon embark on!

~What an amazing journey this has been!!! What an amazing journey this will be!!!