Tomorrow my cousin's second daughter finishes her last day of High School. She graduates on Monday and I only wish I could be there to see it. Graduation is such an accomplishment in a young adults life. You are on top of the mountain of life on days like this and these days do not come often and you work hard for it. You spend years climbing the mountain to this point only to see what is on the other side. When you get to the top the possibilities are endless and the road vast. You can go anywhere you want to go be anything you want to be. The goal of a parent is to raise a respectful well rounded individual who graduates high school and takes the next venture in their lives as a young adult. It is bitter sweet for parents I am sure. While one side of you is busting at the seams for joy and happiness that you accomplished your goal on the other side you are crushed because you accomplished your goal. This is the selfish side of parenting where we wish for one more day one more moment one something to stand still in the time of the last 18 years. I remember wishing for those one more moments one more times one more anything's after you left. I still find myself doing that sometimes. There is nothing wrong with it but I know that you are happy and well taken care of and you are off to see the world. So happy for my cousin and her daughters. The world is at their finger tips. I miss you guys so much.
Jv you got some great family on this side of it all that love you without even knowing you but know no matter what I miss you so much and only wish you happiness and life.
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