Class of 2009
Class of 2009 belongs to the following groups:
All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Beginner's Expressions, Everyday Life and Live, Love, Dream:This weekend, May 29, 2009, our youngest,
Tyler will graduate from academy/high school.
Today he called me on my cell to let me know
he had picked up his cap and gown…
He said something else, but I don’t remember…
my eyes watered, my heart swelled,
And even though I have been through this experience
with my 2 daughters, the moment is not less-it is not routine.
My emotions are just as uncontrollable as they
were for Carissa and Lise.
As I see not only my youngest, but my son in this
passage of graduation, I feel like I have learned more
from my children then they from me.
I have learned more patience then I knew even existed!
I have experienced an undying, unflinching, unquestionable,
growing love that has carried me through the deepest and
darkest moments parents sometimes go to.
I have felt the strength and hope from my children that
erases all doubt and gives me all reason to never give up.
I have learned to step aside and allow them to rise
out of their own efforts, or fall from their own choices,
and I have learned to be there for both.
As I slip into this middle aged motherhood,
less becomes more takes on another meaning…
as I watch them become more responsible,
more outspoken and opinionated on life issues and
I become less anxious for them to know my opinion.
So as I iron this gown I will be not be in a hurry and
I will remember this moment forever.
Congratulations Tyler Gunnar Gustavsen, class of 2009.
LindaR
very moving ~ congratulations ~ to both of you ~ xx
jegustavsen replied
Thank you Linda! It is amazing how quickly time passes!
earthangel
Wow, what a moment to treasure and it sounds like you have. Beautifully written, enjoy the moment and record it (I’m sure you will)
jegustavsen replied
Dear earthangel, thank you so much for your thoughts…when I think about my children, my thoughts flow.
reindeer
Your first line got me. My son’s name is Tyler too. The cap and gown, so momentous! In May of 2010 we will experience the college cap and gown, don’t even get me started, haha! =(
All the best to you and yours, thanks for sharing such sweet thoughts. ><>
jegustavsen replied
Thank you reindeer…hard to imagine how quickly time slowly passes. Congratulations on our son graduating from college next May! Our Tyler is now in Norway for 2 yrs college. I have missed him as much as I am excited for this experience.