OoTD - 5/12 - A High School Graduation

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I went to the graduation ceremony of a home schooled girl in our community today. It was held at her dad's church (he is a pastor).  I was struck by the amount of planning and effort that she and her family put into the occasion. The church was decorated with streamers and graduation signs.  The ceremony itself include all of the components of a big high school graduation including a very short processional to Pomp and Circumstance, a speech by the lone graduate, a commencement speech by a former associate pastor, and the presentation of her diploma.  I think the only thing I didn't see was her throwing her cap into the air.  


Family and friends had come from all over and the pews in the church were almost full.  Even though the girl had been home schooled, she had been involved in a lot of activities in the community including volleyball and 4-H.  


The refreshments were her favorite foods including iced cupcakes in her school colors (the same as the local high school), chocolate ice cream, and nachos with a meat sauce.  Yum!


It really warmed my heart to see this family take the time to make this milestone for her as memorable as possible.  Kudos to the girl for doing the work to get her high school diploma and also to the parents for a great graduation!


P.S.  I know this is the third outfit in a row where I am wearing my dragonfly sandals.  I will try to limit your exposure to them in the future, but they just go with darn near everything!