A Very Special Graduation

Thursday evening was a very special night for the lightning family -- or for at least two of us in particular. My oldest daughter actually completed her degree requirements last December, but participated in the school's spring commencement exercise at the "request" of her father.

Years ago when my kids were very young, I learned that my school had a tradition that allowed any of the faculty, staff or administrators to present the diploma to their son or daughter at commencement if their child was graduating. I thought it would be the coolest thing in the world to do so. That day finally came. The feeling: great!

Several of my colleagues told me that they were crying. Although I thought I would be, I wasn't. I guess I was too mesmerized in seeing something I had dreamed about many years ago come true.

 

Some nights you just would not trade for anything.