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MsMacPDX's avatar

Yes, these ceremonial mile stones can be remarkably emotional. There's the tearful first day of school, and then suddenly it's graduation day. Whew.

Tamara's avatar

What a great photo, capturing that exact moment from HS to graduate. Also, kudos for the Emerson quote--not everyone would have singled that one out; it's beautiful.

Alexa Kaskowitz's avatar

Congrats!

Joanna Tousey's avatar

Bittersweet for sure

Kathy Sieg's avatar

Mazel Tov! I have a granddaughter crossing the stage on Thursday. So many emotions/feelings at this eventful moment in time. I wish for all a successful, eventful and meaningful life. Peace, ease and joy in our successes no matter how big or small.

Penny's avatar

Congratulations new beginning ✨️

Zan  Caperton's avatar

My Mother is 101 and LOVES your posts.

I subscribe and forward to her.

She looks forward to hearing from you daily. We both do.

Your quotes inspire us.

Thank you

Zan

Clara Parkes's avatar

Oh goodness, thank you so much!

Jan Frisch's avatar

We need to hope for the future and vote, early and often

Kathleen Allan's avatar

Took me back to my son's graduation in 2000. It was quite an experience watching the Class of 2000 walk across the stage. So much water under the bridge since then. RWE's quote is perfect to reel me in from the fear I feel for our planet's children, and cast me back out into the hope they embody. Brava to your nephew!!!

Jan Hubbard's avatar

Right you are about all those feelings. I LOVE graduations, and cherish the memories of my daughters’ graduations. We live with walking distance of a large university. Every year, I see students in their robes and mortarboards standing proudly for photos, and I am moved once again.

Selina Strong's avatar

Bravo and hats off!!!

Megan Fortin's avatar

Congratulations to your nephew! My best friend’s son graduated last week. I feel like just yesterday I was taller than him and now I have to stand on my tip toes to give him a hug. I love the quote you used today, it’s going on my favorite quotes list.

Jackie Sideman's avatar

Hoping for the future.

Elizabeth Ann's avatar

I too watched my granddaughter walk across the stage to get her diploma a few weeks ago, it feels very life affirming.

Lauren Dillon's avatar

Hearty congratulations, youngest nephew!! You’ve got a great family there. ❤️

Kris in Austin's avatar

ONWARDS Indeed 🙏🏻 Congratulations 🌞🫧