I know I'm not getting older, but my children are. Kathryn graduated from University of North Texas in mid-May. Tommy from Abilene High School in early June. Rebecca and Sarah graduated from Texas Tech 2 to 3 years ago. Christopher is moving up, so my wife and I have one more high school and maybe two more college commencements in the future. This does not count daughters and sons-in-law post graduate degrees which are not planned for now, but you never know, plus grandchildren, in-laws' children, other relatives and friends.
College and high school graduations are different. At the college level, you know your child who is getting the old sheep skin, and a friend or two. And that's about it. That's almost not worth sitting thru an hour and a half of name reading. But you can't leave. It is not polite. And they all have worked hard to get there, so they deserve your time.
High school commencement is different. Not just that it took 13 years to get there. It includes a lot of youngsters our children grew up with. Some back to kindergarten, which doesn't seem all that long ago. So even in a class of 500 or so, there are quite a few names even I recognize. Memories of the years gone by.
But a bright future for all the grads, even tho things are a little rocky right now. I'm very proud of what my children have accomplished so far and will do in the future. But that's just a dad talking.
Friday, June 12, 2009
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Congrats to Tommy and Kathryn! You should be a proud Daddy:)
ReplyDeletei know how proud you are of all you kids, and you should be. i remember when you came to ktab, my older sister even wrote you a letter and ask you marry her, cause our mom was in love with you,we lost her last year and she stilled watched you everyday. maybe you remember it she told you she had a pet skunk. anyway times flies doesn't it. thanks for your service all these years. and congrates to your children.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Daddy! I'm proud of you, too!!
ReplyDeleteLove, Kathryn