the look of pride & joy on many faces

Graduation Day. Parents beaming with pride. Their smiles that simply say "It was worth the hard work I put in everyday."

I consider it a privilege to be able to congratulate the proud graduands and their parents, and a delight to speak to them. I am reminded of how blessed I am when I hear the stories similar to my own. How they slogged so the kids can go to school, how they never had the opportunity to go to school. I am thankful I have the chance to see those loving faces.

And I am thankful that I have been given the opportunity by my parents.