A Special Day

Graduation Day 1927 (Shorpy.com)

Graduation Day 2009

Fashions, curriculum and society has changed over the last 100 years, but the pride and joy on Graduation Day remains the same.

Our youngest daughter, Keara, graduated from college today with Presidential honours. This is a kid that coasted through highschool, having a great time, but basically directionless with what she wanted to do. After working a year, she decided that she wanted to focus on a career in law....and focus she did. Her dad, sister, boyfriend, friends and I are SO proud of her. Through diligence, dedication and hard work, she graduated today with a 93.5% average, and because she had maintained her high marks through each year of college, she made the President's Honour List.

Well Done Keara!

I found this poem by Nicholas Gordon which I'm sure expresses how any parent feels when their child spreads their wings to aspire to the next level of their life.

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To the graduate, no more a child,

On whom these many years my love has shone:

Take pleasure in the pleasure of my pride,

However much you've managed on your own.

Even as you dance upon your stage,

Growing ever more endowed with grace,

Remember that my love will never change,

A place for you beyond all time and place.

Do what you will within your own wide world,

Understanding in your own wise way:

Always know you are my field of wonder,

The wild, star-strewn moor on which I wander,

Even as I honor you today.

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And, finally...after a lovely day of celebration, Keara is back home in Toronto tonight relaxing before going back to work at a law firm tomorrow. She is definitely on the next step of her journey.

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*A Fabulous Song for Graduates Everywhere*

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Keara, We Love You!