Stahlke Adoption

Graduations

Paul and Sarah both graduated this spring--Paul from high school and Sarah from eighth grade. We hosted an open house for Paul, with the activities that he enjoys. Friends and family, grilling, good food, and a decorated house. His younger siblings tied curled ribbons on the rails of our front steps, taped graduation balloons and a big banner along the living room walls, and attached green bows of all shades down the center of our dining room window. All of these were ideas that would not have occurred to me, and I enjoyed seeing what they came up with. Paul was at ease and seemed very happy.

Wednesday night we attended our fourth graduation service and reception at Grace. Sarah wore a very lovely white dress made for her by a good friend, and had her hair and nails especially done up for the occasion. She walked as sure-footed as a model down the aisle, smiling and beautiful. The service highlighted the friendships and achievements of the entire 8th grade class, and when they sang their class song, it was hard to hold back the tears. What a wonderful evening!

posted by Stahlkes @ 2:02 PM