He did it!

Well, after 13 years of schooling, 2 at home and 11 in a public setting, our Luke has graduated from high school. I almost missed it, because my cell phone rang just before he got his diploma (it was a gorgeous evening, so we were outside at the high school football stadium). Luke was among the first to graduate--they call them by home room, and his was right after the vals and sals (valedictorians and saluditorians). I managed to get my binoculars up in time to see him cross the stage, take his diploma, shake the principal's hand,flip his tassle, and walk back to his seat. Tim just bought a video camera, so he captured the moment on film.

Tim's parents had come, but sat across the field from us on level ground where they could be close to their car and set up their lawn chairs. Gladys is doing well, but she still has a hard time walking any distance, especially up the hill where we were perched. Unfortunately, they had the western sun right in their eyes, and soon after Luke's name was called, they left. But they got to see him, and also Mark, who was in the commencement band playing his tenor saxophone.

Now the partying begins, and the months of summer stretch before us. New adventures await.

Till next time,


Suzi

PS Please link to Tim's site to see a picture of our graduate and a wonderful tribute to him by his father.