Graduation.

It's that time of the year when hard-working college students are finally receiving their rewards. High school graduations are happening too, but later in June.

"The Walk Across the Stage" must stand out as a special moment in time.....grasping the scroll and feeling a sense of pride. It's funny how a little piece of paper like that can represent so much accomplishment, anxiety, tears, energy, rage, joy, self-worth, money, time - not to mention a whole super giant load of prayers.

The first year is all learning of course but not only what's in the text books but what life is like on the "outside", where most young people have never been before, where they experience life in a totally free and independent setting from what they previously knew. A year of firsts.

After the first year, the years following seem to be more of the same, just faster.

And then graduation.

Two important people I know are graduating this weekend.

Greg Jensen will graduate with his Master's Degree from Providence College and Seminary.

Kim Stitt will also graduate from Providence College with her Degree in Social Sciences.

These two people have worked hard, have learned a great deal and are ready to use what they have learned to help a needy world.

So, here's to two very loved and honorable, soon-to-be college graduates extraordinaire!

I know God has been making a path for them. May they walk that path with great enthusiasm!