A Girl on the Rise
She walked down the aisle, eyes searching the crowd, looking for us, her steps in rhythm with Pomp and Circumstance. When her eyes met ours, a smile erupted on her face, beaming pride, excitement brewing. She was a girl on the rise.
She sat on those stairs, and her gaze never broke ours. She was there to perform for us, to show us all that she had learned, all that she had accomplished. Her innocence, her sweetness were readily apparent as she performed the songs. Her pride, her sense of fun were always bubbling beneath the surface. The teacher called her name, and she rose to receive her diploma. She accepted it, nodding her head in thanks. Then she turned to us, smile as big as the sun, and raised her hands, pumping them above her head in victory, and ran right towards us for a hug (she was the only kid to do that).
The tears flowed down my cheeks and off my chin.
My girl, a girl certainly on the rise. She will be attending kindergarten next year. And as I look upon these past years and look forward to the dawn of a new era, I do it knowing a little wistful, but knowing that the milestones never end. Kindergarten, grade school, high school graduation, college graduation, first job, marriage, children, promotions, other major accomplishments. The pride, the hope, the joy along each step is just as important and as special as the last. My hope is that she will always keep a bit of that innocence with her along the way, and that the pride, the excitement and the joy never fade.
Sweetie, you did it! You have learned so much, become a little force all your own. Your intelligence, generosity, and fun loving attitude are always with you. Always remember that we are hear every step of the way, cheering you on, OUR fists pumping over our heads in victory.
We are so proud.
9 Responses to “A Girl on the Rise”
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Awwww… made me teary.
I cannot wait for my kids to get a little bigger. Of course, I’m also dreading it too. They’re growing too fast.
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This is so sweet…aw…my middle child starts PreK this year…sad and happy all at once. So cute…congrats.
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I read this and thought of last week when my daughter (age 30) graduated from college. Funny how experiences and feelings like this endure, no matter how old our children are. Congratulations on your first graduation.
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We just had my son’s preschool graduation last week. I was a sobbing mess. I can’t believe how quickly they grow up.
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Awww, those occasions make me cry too
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Getting ahead of yourself? You’ve got just a little time before the wedding. Promise.
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Corina Reply:
June 29th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Oh, I am not getting ahead of myself. Just trying to remind myself that there are always milestones.
Trust me, I know I have time before the wedding. Good god. Got to put her through med school first.
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So sweet. My daughter is also starting Kindergarten in the Fall.
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OH, I loved reading this. I wonder if I will shed tears when my son is ready for kindergarten but I am not getting ahead of myself. He is only two!
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