Jun. 6, 2008 - Graduation Speech
This is the speech I read for my first graduation ceremony. Mommy, and several other people thought it was really good, so I thought I would share it with y'all.
This ceremony signifies the end of thirteen years of homeschooling for me. It is rather a startling thought that I have been through school, am now ending it, and am looking ahead to what God has in store for my future.
One special memory from my homeschooling years was when we did our medieval dinner, and invited our grandparents. The guests were greeted with a castle façade over the front door, and joyful shouts from a rather feminine looking King Arthur (me), and an adorable little Queen Guinevere (my little sister). We ate period food, or, at least as medieval as we could get, played games, recited essays, and displayed our handiwork. The Middle Ages is one of my favorite time periods, so that feast was very enjoyable to me.
I have had my good days, and my bad days of homeschooling, just like anyone else, but all in all, I am so thankful that I have been homeschooled. All of you are still homeschool students, pleas realize what a blessing your parents have given you.
For my graduation, we created a slide show with pictures from my life, and to tell you the truth, I cry almost every time I see the sweet, innocent face of a little girl that used to be me. I almost cry when I see my Mom crying. I am finding it hard to actually realize that I am done, and that, although I can still be learning, school isn't something that I will have to worry about everyday.
People are continually asking me the inevitable question, "What are your plans for after you graduate?" I answer with, "I do not legitimately sustain a conceptualization of my contiguous prospects!" How's that for a mouthful? Who else would say that they don't really have any plans in such a complicated manner except a homeschooler?
This fall, I will be helping my Aunt take care of her foster children for a few months. I am really looking forward to that as yet another learning experience. After that, I truly don't know what I will be doing.
Hopefully, I will always seek the Lord's will, guidance, and council. The future may look uncertain, but as long as one trusts in the Lord, it can never look bleak.
One of my favorite verses is 1 Timothy 4:12. It says, "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, and in purity". We need to be an example to the world, even though we are young. These next years of our lives will be one of the best times to focus on serving the Lord and others. The energy and enthusiasm in our youth are gifts from the Lord that we need to use to bring glory and honor to Him.
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Comments
Jun. 6, 2008 - hello
Posted by vintagegirl
Hello Eyebright,
That was a very good speech. Honoring to God and honoring to your parents - couldn't get better than that! Yes, homeschooling is a great blessing, I thank the Lord that He called us to hs. We have been able to pursue our talents, with the freedom to be creative. Breezy and I now both have little studios at home for us to use our talents with - God has blessed us!
You will be in my prayers as you seek the Lord's will for your life.
Thank you for the comment on my photo of the piano keys. Photography, it's such a joy!
Blessings,
Miss Emily Rose
P.S. Your new template is very cute!
Jun. 7, 2008 - Hey!
Posted by dixiefiddler
Hey there!
Congratulations!!! Being "gradiated" can be so fun. lol!! I loved your speech.
I was wondering where you got that "what I'm currently reading" thingy at? Was it at goodreads? I'd love to have one of those on my blog. I'll have to check it out. ^_^
Love ya,
Sarah
Edited by dixiefiddler on Jun. 7, 2008 at 6:31 AM
Jun. 7, 2008 - Hi
Posted by SoOoO
Love your blog! come check out mine when u have a chance! kk ttyl!
Leslie
Jun. 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by ArrowsInOurQuiver
I'm sorry, I don't have time to read this all right now, but will be back later. Just wanted to say thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you again soon!
Jun. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Congrats Eyebright!!!
Brianna
http://seekinghisfaceps1054.blogspot.com
Jun. 11, 2008 - Wow!
Posted by Jocelyndixon
Wonderful speech. May God continue to bless and guide you, dear friend! :)
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your template. It's absolutely stunning! :D
Love
MJ
Jun. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by BreezyTulip
That is a lovely speech. (I'll have to remember it for when I "gradiate".)
I'm glad you liked my post on getting married. I've been so busy with 4-H projects and just stuff that I haven't made much time to actually write on my blog. But it really helps when there's something humorous to write about.
What really got me thinking was, what if my husband is making a list? I've got all these silly requirements for him, but am goofing off myself. A log and a speck situation. :P
I really enjoyed your homemaking posts. Maybe I should join in next time and put the rubber to the road.
Blessings,
-Breezy
Jun. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by BreezyTulip
I thought I might add (as my Mother just suggested) that I actually did do something "homemakey" today! Mom had me sit and core the strawberries. We now have nine cups total! I even had to remove a hairy-moldy one all by self. I'm a big girl now!
Blessings,
-Breeezy
Jun. 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by DancingFeet
Congratulations on graduating, Eyebright. I'm sorry I didn't get over here to congratulate you sooner, but life has been rather busy! It really does feel strange to be "done", although I was already basically finished and had not been doing much at all that semester....and I'm in college now so I'm still doing school! But still, it's a lot different. And it's perfectly ok not to know what you're doing yet! Just keep trusting God to show you each individual step you need to take.
Love,
Briana
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