Fantastic!!! If I could live my life over again that's just how I would love it to be for me. You're such a great mom. And you have so much to be proud of too.
My baby graduated!!!!!!!!
by Mimilly 16 Replies latest jw friends
-
-
Sabine
How wonderful Mimilly!! Congratulations and we are proud right along with you! Looking forward to seeing the pics.
-
Mimilly
During this fabulous time for all of us, there were thoughts going through my head, and I found out later that my mom and my oldest, Beth, were thinking likewise.
I watched all the grads accept their diplomas. Not everyone clapped for every grad, but I did, as I knew it was a special moment for each and every student. I wondered inside though, how my life would be if my father weren't the psychopath he is - if he hadn't destroyed my self-esteem.
I don't regret having my children young, as they are worth more than anything, and have taught me more about myself and the world than anyone. They are my treasures. I became pregnant second term grade 11, with an average of 88, academic. I couldn't stay in school due to severe morning - oh hell - all day sickness! lol. I returned to do my GED in my mid 20s and scored the highest in the province. On my EMT course, I received a 96 and aced my practical, again, highest in the province.
I realized, as thoughts zoomed through my head, that personal accomplishments cannot be graded by percentages or compared with anyone else. When my daughter walked across that stage - I realized that I'd overcome tremendous odds and raised two fantastic ladies - gifts and treasures to me, and ultimately - to the world. Once a statistic, I now beam with self-esteem and confidence. I've been to very dark places. I've overcome them in that I know when one hits, I reach out and I will again see the sunshine. We thrive with love and acceptance.
So while I never had such a beautiful cap and gown ceremony, seeing my treasure overcome her year and seeing her incredible smile brought me the kind of joy that is felt inside, unseen by others. Different journeys for different people. It's all about overcoming trials. There is no 'right' way to do 'life'. It is in the doing, the trying, the getting back on the horse. It is completely individual. There is a lesson in each and every path, and it is in that way that we are able to help each other when those personal or public (9/11) trials hit.
Let's all throw our 'caps' in the air in congrats for everything that we've all made it through!
Mimilly
ps: I'm still waiting for someone to help when I get the grad pics back to get them up on the web.
-
dobby
Congratulations! Sounds like you had a wonderful week.
-
ISP
Nice one. Must have been a truly memorable time!
ISP
-
think41self
Congratulations Mimilly!
Such a simple joy really...but SO meaningful, isn't it? Good luck to your daughter.
Tracy
-
COMF
Yay, hooray! The passage of a phase of life, and a new one begins. Blessings on you and yours.