Graduation is a time of endings and beginnings with feelings of bittersweet happiness. It's looked toward with great anticipation and is gone in an instant. It reminds me of a verse I read a few weeks ago, Psalm 39:5, "You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Each man's life is but a breath. Selah" How true this is. The older I get the more I realize the impact of what this actually means. Not only is life like a breath, but it is very fragile and can be gone in the blink of an eye. Hopefully we take advantage of the time we have and live in the moment enjoying and being thankful for what we have. Not always looking for something new and wanting more. Whether we are in Asia, the USA, or Europe, the same is true for everyone of us.
At Legacy Institute's graduation, I think we did a good job of taking it all in and enjoying the moment. It was a small ceremony held at the farm. We had one graduate this year and two other students who were recognized for academic achievement and exuding outstanding character.
The day began preparing for graduation. The students set up things at the farm in preparation, Erika and Nathan were helping with this driving and making sure everything was ready to go. I spent most of the day in the kitchen baking dessert for graduation. I may have went a little over board, but it was yummy.
Some of my family's favorites... Kolaches, Grammer's Hot Chocolate Cake and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
The backdrop, which a graduate from last year and current students created
Photo courtesy of Nathan
Everyone ready to go
Legacy's very own Lahu band... they are very talented individuals
Legacy's Teachers with the Grad, LaNuNan
Ceremony is over... time to eat! We also had pizza not just dessert.
Students and Nathan are always playing something on a guitar or singing. It keeps Legacy hopping, which our neighbors might not enjoy as much as we do. After the ceremony, since the equipment was set up and we were at the farm, a jam session was inevitable.
It lasted for a couple hours. When someone got tired or wanted to do something else, there was someone ready to take their place.
This is my favorite. Peto is standing on the chair to see the music so he can play.
Photo courtesy of Nathan
Our dog at the farm even attended the graduation. I think she was hoping to snag some pizza and goodies.
All in all we had a really good graduation ceremony that went rather smoothly filled with food, fun, music, fireworks and memories.
-Lainy J.
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