I wasn’t going to cry.   I really wasn’t… I was in a very good frame of mind, looking to the future and as we were waiting for the ceremony to begin, the very first song that came through the speakers was my FAVORITE song of all (and the one I want played at my funeral by the way) In My Life by the Beatles… And to make things worse, it was the original Beatles version too.  *sigh* I had to walk away from my family and hide behind the bleachers until it was over and I could compose myself.

Needless to say, Graduation was really wonderful to witness and attend.  The official ceremony was really moving and the speakers were extraordinary.  There were 98 graduates and I took 837 pictures.  Seeing my son walk across the track in his cap and gown was emotional, but he really put a smile on my face when he received his diploma.  After shaking everyone’s hand, he tossed his crutches off of the stage and walked down the ramp, unassisted.  It was a great moment.

Another fun moment was at the end of the line.  After Kris Zizzo received his diploma, he did a back-flip off the stage.  What a way to celebrate!