Ian's Graduation

With a flurry of activity, guests coming and going, food being consumed, money being spent hand over fist and lots of ironing of dress clothes and gowns...somewhere in there, Ian got his diploma. It was a beautiful graduation if they can be that. It may have been the finest one I have been to in all my years. Perhaps because it was my son getting his diploma or maybe it was just because of the people there in the stands sitting with me, nearly literally holding me together.  It is quite an event for a parent and I may have been just as nearly proud of myself as I was of Ian. Nearly, but not quite. So many people were there to cheer him on and I thank them for that. I love all of you that made that extra effort, and in some cases flew across the country. For that I will be eternally grateful. The outpouring of love and gifts has been humbling. Now he takes off with his Dad tomorrow for a bit of a vacation to the beaches of sunny California. Good Luck Ian!