Graduation for Paul

With this graduation time for so many young and old, I'm reminded of our son, Paul and his great High School days at Monte Vista Christian School, in Watsonville, Ca. I know with Paul being a late sleeper, he was willing to get up and ready for the long ride in the bus and meet with his freinds there at the school. He felt better being in a private school, away from the hassles involved at public school. We only feared the bus ride and traffic for his safety, and was at peace that he was in good hands at M.V. He made the basket ball team and loved every minute of it. We were so proud of him. He made many friends and to this day still keeps in touch with them. With 5 years behind him at M.V. his graduation was near. He was picked to be on the Homecoming Court and boy did that make his dad and I proud. There he was, looking very handsome in his tux. The students picked, were given a convertable and the back seat for all to see, while they drove around the track....beaming! There we were, Bill and I in different spots taking pictures of the students and of course our Paul. Each student had put together a short paragraph of their future hopes and dreams. When it was Paul's turn he stated that he would eventually want to be happy, get married, have kids and take care of his parents. I could hear sighs from some around me, to that last statement he read. When all was done and Paul getting ready for the evening with friends, I stopped him at the door before he left and said," what did you mean, that you were going to take care of your parents", do you mean financialy or put us in an old folks home"? He said, " oh mom, you guys are 90% alright"! Wow, that was good enough for me to hear, as we must have done a good job up to that point...parenting, that is. Needless to say, Paul was not chosen for King...but in my eyes, he will always be My King!