Graduating
It's May, and graduates across much of the US are throwing their caps into the air in anticipation of something new in their lives. Graduation signifies an end-- the end of one chapter in someone's life. Often, though, graduation is referred to as "commencement," which seems more fitting to me, since commencement signals a new beginning. Just a few days ago, six-year-old Lydia graduated from preschool. Covid protocols had made it difficult for Lydia to attend preschool the previous year, so she and little brother, Ari, attended Faith Lutheran Preschool together this year, even though Lydia was completing Kindergarten in her homeschool curriculum. Now, she is more than ready to begin first grade. Lydia will miss her preschool teachers. I thank my God in all my remembrance of you... Philippians 1:3 You can click here to see and hear Lydia's graduation recitation. Just a week ago, Levi graduated from Gering High School. Levi's school experience was often rocky...