My daughter had her grade 5 graduation on Thursday. She was all excited- beautiful dress, beautiful shoes, all excited to start middle school in September. I am so thrilled that she is embracing change so well.
As the graduation song started and the little graduates walked in, I found myself crying. I was the only parent in tears. But think about it. I raised her pretty much on my own. She was only 2 when I separated from my ex. And I put a lot of work to grow that little two year old into a 10 year old girl who will now be in middle school. As I watched this beautiful young girl walk confidently across the stage, I couldn't help but think of all the phases and events we went through to get her here. All the love, all the work, all the tears, all the struggles, all the court battles, all the conversations, all the encouragement, all the hope...
And here we are. And look how beautiful and confident she is. She has a great head on her shoulders. She turned out exactly how I would have hoped.
I am so proud of my little girl. And so thankful to God for the strength and support to get to this point.
So much to be thankful for....
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