you see them walking along winegard with their black robes flowing around them. they're laughing and talking to each other. friendships forged through the years. this is it. this is their last year. they're done and they've paid their dues.
ever since first year i've watched the grads go off for their grad pictures wondering what kind of stories they have to tell; wondering what kind of stories i would have to tell; and wondering if i'd have friends to take pictures with.
monday afternoon i rushed to the photographer's in the UC under the grey stairs. at first my heart skipped a beat because it seemed like no one out of my 10 friends had shown up. had they forgotten?! then i saw gowns and hair and was relieved.
monday afternoon heather, rachel, sarah, ashley, katie, jacquie, becky, christine, lauren, trevor the husband, and i were the grads walking along winegard for our grad pics. we were laughing and talking. it was a beautiful day. the sun was shining, and it was warm. we took the worst group picture ever, but it was ok.
never in my dreams could i have asked God for better friends as these in my first year. we have a bond not many grads have. we have a bond forged by Jesus Christ. i was so thankful and privileged to be amongst that small crowd monday afternoon. words couldn't express my gratitude. thank You Lord.
I would like to take the opportunity to point out that we did take one of the worst group shots ever. However! It was by choice and we did happen to take some nice ones too, we are a hot bunch!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really beautiful post, Shelly. :) I liked it.
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