now it begins

At last, the day for which we have all gathered – commencement!

Rising at 4:45am, and making a quick stop at Starbucks, we were on our way. It is no secret that I like to arrive early, especially when seats need to be reserved.

First in line! Forty-five minutes prior to the doors opening, we were in a prime position to secure ten GOOD seats. (I know, it says 6 is the limit—). And that’s how it came to pass, that we would be seated on the preferred side, and preferred level, with a most excellent view.

We watched Jack enter and take a seat. He’s seated in the row adjacent to the concrete steps on the left. Not certain where we were seated, he glanced around and our enthusiastic group wave identified us. With a slight nod he acknowledged us. Such a cool guy.

The Keller ISD school superintendent made a few remarks as the ceremony began, including “as you leave here it’s a new beginning.” The salutorium suggested “let go of the past eighteen years and face the unknown. The valedictorium told the students, “life is now what we make it – get busy living!”