Our Life Down by the River: Pre-K Graduate Round 1

Friday night we celebrated Lauren's Pre-K graduation (Round 1). Angel's Korner put on a wonderful ceremony (they've been doing this for over 20 plus years...and they sure know what they are doing) and the night was all about my Miss Lauren. She knew it, too...as she smiled and smiled and smiled. And once she saw Grandma and Grandaddy in the audience, she waved and smiled, and waved and smiled some more!

The 2 four year old classes sang 7 songs about Jesus, recited John 3:16 from heart, and each had a line about God. Laurens was 'All things are possible thru God. I believe he can do all things.' The graduates practiced the ceremony for over a month and were told to keep all the songs and lines a secret. No matter how many times Ryan asked Lauren what songs they would be singing, she wouldn't crack. My girl can keep a secret!

I anticipated shedding a few tears. Being the prepared person I am, I grabbed a handful of tissues on my way into the sanctuary of the church. I found myself getting red-eyed a few times, but managed to hold back my proud tears of joy for my little gal....right up until they sang a song thanking Mommy and Daddy. Then my gal proceeded to walk off stage, pick a purple carnation from the teacher, and hand deliver the flower to me with a sweet hug, kiss and smile. Needless to say the tears flowed freely and my handful of tissues was not enough.

We look forward to Round two next year! I'll have my tissue box ready!