Mary’s
Minute
“There is a good reason they call
these ceremonies "commencement exercises." Graduation is not the end; it’s the
beginning.”
~Orrin Hatch
Graduation is a nostalgic event. It is a celebration of accomplishments, but
also a time of reflection on the past for graduates and their family and
friends. It is saying good bye to a
phase in life. The great part about
graduation, like many major life events, is that as we say good bye to one era,
we open the door to another. Life is
that way, we can’t help but be sad for the passing of time, but we also celebrate
all that has happened and are excited about the future. Parents especially have these feelings as we
watch our children grow from babies to adults.
We tear up as they reach milestones, but we also are happy for their
futures. My own mother, who many of you
know, once said that her favorite age of her children was whatever age we
were. I think of that often and of what
a sweet thing it was of her to say and also a great way to look at life. It is a lesson to appreciate the past, but to
enjoy the present. On graduation day, I
admit I will likely fight the tears as Pomp and Circumstance plays and I
reflect on these seniors through their years at PC, but I will smile and
remember that this is a commencement of their future. Also I will remember to celebrate
the present like my mom taught me.
Have a great summer!
Mary
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