Pre-K Graduation

Dear Colton,

Please believe me when I tell you that God speaks to you.  Sometimes it's in a whisper and sometimes He makes things abundantly loud and clear.  It was just 1 year ago that we heard God telling us to take you out of Stephie's house.  We heard him but we didn't understand.  We had it all planned out, you see.  You would stay under her loving, patient wing for another year...then we'd send you to pre-school for a year...and then we'd enroll you in Kindergarten when you turned six.  It was just 1 year ago that I was sobbing on her shoulder as I told her that you wouldn't be returning to her house and that we had the daunting task of finding a school for you.  It was just 1 year ago that we were touring various schools and telling them that we were looking for a 2 year commitment as you wouldn't be starting Kindergarten for a while.

And then August 2014 happened and you marched into Legacy Learning Center without a single sign of trepidation.  Your teacher spoke so highly of you and it wasn't long before you were counting by 2s, writing your full name, and speaking in Spanish!  Everything clicked.  You were where you were supposed to be and you were showing us that you were capable of far more than we'd given you credit for.  

So, when the letter of intent came asking whether or not you'd participate in their graduation ceremonies, we listened to God.  You'll be one of the youngest in your Kindergarten class, but we know you're ready.....thanks to Steph's nurturing and Legacy's rigor.

Graduation was sweet and emotional & I hope I never forget it!

The graduates had their photos decorating the wall under the title When I grow up, I want to be...

You filed into the room one by one and you acted nervous right away...

...but then you started performing the songs you had rehearsed and you shined!

Every graduate was called up to receive their "diploma" and you got the walk across the stage.

The families gathered together for cake and punch afterwards and I worked to maintain my composure.  Now, first day of Kindergarten will probably be another story...