What a year this has been for my beautiful girl. But promise and hope are bright on the horizon as she moves into the next phase of her journey. Her high school graduation ceremony was today. I was quite surprised at how overcome with emotion I was. I was expecting to be excited and happy and to feel my heart bursting with pride...all of which happened. But I was also fighting back tears of pure joy and relief that my darling has made it through this dark year. I literally could not keep my eyes dry, although did manage to refrain from descending into full fledged weeping! She was also struggling not to cry, especially while listening to the guest speaker. The guest speaker was a grade 11 student from her school who had broken his back in a skiing accident earlier this year and lost the use of both legs, and partial use of his arms. He spoke about his accident and his disability with grace, optimism and humour. What an amazing spirit. The entire ceremony was inspiring.
Here are a few photos of our gorgeous graduate...
First things first - the prom dress!
Graduation day...
Heading up to the stage:
Receiving her diploma (unfortunately it came out blurred):
The diploma (I've blurred out her name in case wondering what is that blob in the middle):
Proud papa and his little girl:
Could we be any happier?? (I don't think so!):
Comments (7)
Hi Anne, congratulations to Ginger for her great accomplishment. I also had a chance to read Her Sunday Reflection and agree with Annie's comments. You have an amazing daughter.
Congrats again!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | June 26, 2008 11:44 PM
Posted on June 26, 2008 23:44
Congratulations to you both!
Posted by softdrink | June 27, 2008 1:03 AM
Posted on June 27, 2008 01:03
Congratulations Ginger! And what wonderful photos. It IS such a major milestone and accomplishment. I know your heart is very full right now.
Posted by Annie | June 27, 2008 11:53 AM
Posted on June 27, 2008 11:53
Ginger looks so gorgeous and happy in her prom dress!
Congratulations to your beautiful daughter and to the proud parents!
Posted by María I. | June 27, 2008 1:55 PM
Posted on June 27, 2008 13:55
Congratulations, Anne, to you and to Ginger and to your family. The photos are really beautiful, Ginger looks so happy! Her message was very brave and touching. I wish her a very bright future!
Posted by sandrac | June 28, 2008 8:10 PM
Posted on June 28, 2008 20:10
Hooray and congratulations to Ginger! And all the best wishes for the fall and college.
Posted by Chiocciola | June 29, 2008 10:09 AM
Posted on June 29, 2008 10:09
A belated congratulations to Ginger. Her reflection on high school was very moving and brave.
Posted by girasoli | July 17, 2008 5:13 AM
Posted on July 17, 2008 05:13