Sucky Graduation

You go to school for 12-13 years. Struggle through all the classes and teen angst to get to the point where you can graduate and become or try to become an adult. It is the end of your school years in some cases. Such is the case with my lovely granddaughter, Taylor. She was informed last week that she was a half credit shy in her Marine Biology class and would not be allowed to walk with the rest of the class. School has been a struggle for her since she was little, but she has pushed herself and finally persevered. Then she was told she would not be allowed to graduate with the rest of her class. This is a one time thing, never to be repeated. She was heart broken, as were her parents and I. Every one I have talked to has said their child, grandchild, neighbor was allowed to walk with the class and make up the credit in summer school. Not in Cape Coral.

So, yesterday was her school graduation and she would not go to anyone elses graduation party, as she was embarrassed and unhappy. Her other grandparents had come down from Ohio to see her graduate. Today we had a lovely dinner for her with balloons, a graduation cake and cards with moola. She was happy. She is going back to summer school next week to finish up, but it will never be the same. But, I am very proud of my granddaughter for going the distance.

Tay, I love you and I am very proud to be your grandmother.