Graduation Day......

Just back from my neice, Brookelynn's, kindergarten graduation. Let me

tell you, St Thomas does NOT mess around. In march 40 beautiful children in

white cap and gowns in perfect step, hands folded angelically in front them.

They sang a collection of little songs and the one that really got me was

when they were all holding American flags and singing about America. And

at the end, a resounding God Bless America...... these kids are being taught

right! And my neice, well, there are no words! I was bawling like a baby

wathing her walk up and get that kindergarten diploma. Like I had given

birth to her myself. It may sound mundane to you, but it was awesome.....

really, really awesome!

Monseignor Ron gave a little talk to the kids. He told them to raise their

hands if they knew what an elephant was. Then he referenced how HUGE

said elephants are. Said you could never eat an elephant all at once. That

you have to take small bites ; and with each the futher you get. Letting them

know that this is their first stepping stone. That thats what you do in life...

aprroach things one thing at a time and you will get there. Hmmmmm

I think I benefitted as much from that ceremony as those beautiful, hopeful

shiny happy children!!!

I feel old and sentimental, dammit! But hey, what am I gonna do? o ya,

TAKE SMALL BITES and remember to breathe in and out.....

I wish you a VERY SHINY HAPPY DAY!!! Hug someone you love......