Photoessay #2040 - Back to graduation

The first part of our trip involved going to Ann Arbor for Ilana's graduation.  Though it didn't all work out just as I wanted, we did get to participate in some of those 'graduation goodies'.   I do not take these things for granted.  Some parents do not get the chance to experience the role that these events provide.  It's sad when a parent may see other parent's children graduate or marry and they do not get to play their 'proud parent' role.  It's a loss that not everybody recognizes.

Ilana had arranged to get together with two other students and their families for a pre-graduation luncheon.  Emily and Megan, the other graduates are in the middle of the picture.  These graduates also both have jobs which makes things easier.  One young woman is going to a third world country helping a school build a library; the other is going to be part of library staff at a small school in rural New York State.

But here we are with the other proud parents, dressed nicely enjoying our special luncheon.  Very nice time.  I deeply appreciated it.

And another shot on the steps of the hall where the graduation took place.  A nice one of my two younger daughters.  It being Michigan, the weather couldn't decide if it was hot or cold.

Today was her first day of work...I'll have to call and get the report.