Graduation (or Growing Up)

Congratulations!

Today is your day.

You're off to great places!

You're off and away!

Today is your day my boy.

You are off and away,

To new adventure unknown

Exciting and daunting

Butterfly moments and Confidence moments

It all awaits you.

But no matter what comes

I know you'll be fine.

You are strong

and courageous.

You are kind-hearted

and good.

I'm proud of you

for the young man you are becoming.

I'm proud of your spirit

and who you are in your soul.

I'm proud of all you've done

and all you've yet to do.

Kid, you'll move mountains!

Of that, I am sure.

Keep your eyes straight ahead,

your head held high.

Be a good friend and keep good friends.

Walk humbly and love openly.

And Remember

should you stumble or even fall,

I'm here.

To help you up and set you back on your way.

Because you are my son

whom I love, in the very depths of my heart.

Your mountain is waiting.

So...get on your way!*

Oh the Places You'll Go - Dr. Seuss