Sunday, May 20, 2007

CY GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL!

CEREMONY

Walking up the aisle, Cy reports a huge adrenaline rush (better than paint ball) as he entered the room.

Giving diplomas. Parents are invited up. We were told that you could say what you wanted...we were also told that usually the Dad's speak as the Mom's get emotional. I really liked this. At Bre's graduation some parents wanted to make quick comments to their graduates and were told "this is about US not YOU". Here the MC (president of association) said that this is celebrating a team work - family, parents, friends and graduate. I really liked this and most of us kept our comments quick. Mike handed me the mic and I spoke. I worried Cy by making some crack about the stories I could tell.
Obviously, in the teaching mode here....enumerating my prayers for his future.

Mike spoke and then prayed over Cy. (I'm really NOT this short, but Josiah really IS taller than Mike. ::snort::)

We gave him the diploma (photo to follow).





He's a GRADUATE!

16 comments:

Cynthia said...

How special. Sounds like a very nice ceremony.

Jodi said...

Sounds like a wonderful day. Had to love the "better than paintball" comment!

Congratulations again Josiah. And to you De'Etta for having three graduates now! I see you already have a ticker up for the next one in line!!

Renee said...

Yeah... I've been waiting all day for photos to be posted. What a wonderful day for your entire family.

Diann said...

Congratulations! It sounds like it went so well. I have to think about doing something next year for my oldest dd and I am gleaning all kinds of ideas.

Anonymous said...

I'm so pleased they recognize teaching is team work. You've all done great and Josiah's smile shows it!

Anonymous said...

Sis:

Sounds like the folks lkyou worked with this ylear have some good brains. Glad the program was more about the Lord, graduate and parents.

ENJOY YOUR NEXT DAYS WITH ALL THE KIDS HOME.!

LOVE/PRAYERS

Debbie said...

Congratulations, Josiah!

The ceremony looks great and I am so glad they made it family thing, not just about the graduates.

De'Etta, many congratulations to you and Mike for three successful gradutates! :-)

Kristine said...

Wow, I didn't realize how tall Mike is!

I forgot to write in my comment about the girls flying in, the photo series was terrific and made me get all teary!

Congratulations to Josiah, Mom and Dad.

DeEtta @ Courageous Joy said...

Yeah - guess they are all rather tall...but I forget I'm not just as tall as them until I see photos like this. LOL

Kathy in WA said...

How wonderful! I'm so glad you took lots of pictures (and stole pictures from friends). How many other kids were graduating? What a special, special time. How delightful to have the WHOLE family together. What a blessing. Congratulations to Josiah!!!!

Romany said...

One more wonderful accomplishment for DeEtta!

Congratulations Josiah!

DeEtta @ Courageous Joy said...

8 graduates...this is really HIS accomplishment.....but then again I know it was a team effort. LOL

Anonymous said...

Love the pics! And I'm SO glad Krista and Bre were there!! Man, is Josiah TALL or what?! (And by the way, you ARE that short, De'Etta ~ this coming from your 5'3" friend....) I knew Josiah would look like Mike, but wow. Congrats to Cy from all of us! :)

Michelle said...

Congratulations Josiah, De'Etta and Mike! May God continue to bless Josiah in his future endeavors.

Great family photo! :)

DeEtta @ Courageous Joy said...

Trish - I was SHOCKED to have the docs tell me I was 5" 3 1/2".....I think the hair of the 80's kept me in denial. LOL

DeEtta @ Courageous Joy said...

Thanks all for your well wishes. We're still on cloud 9.