Diana’s Graduation

Thursday, June 9 and Friday June 10

1 (1)Diana came to our house so I could get a few pictures before her graduation.

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2Finally – graduation time arrived

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3If you noticed my blog date, you saw two dates.

If you live locally, you know the story of the graduate who talked about shooting up graduation and that graduation was postponed from Thursday night to Friday night and the venue changed from LCBC to Manheim Central Football Field.

3bThere was some police presence, but by the time of graduation the young man was in jail and most of us felt safe to be in an open field. (LCBC Church was not available on Friday night.)

DSC_4405Our son Jeff talking to a friend.

DSC_4409The audience

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DSC_4416The band entering the field

DSC_4418Faculty and graduates walking from school to the field.

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DSC_4422Diana’s picture on the football screen.

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DSC_4437We located Diana by her long white dress – below her gown.

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DSC_4505The speaker was Hwaen Ch’uqu a 1993 graduate of Manheim Central. He is an Inca Indian – a native of Peru – and an accomplished musician of world renown. He is blind and has been in the United States since the age of five.

DSC_4541Receiving their diplomas

DSC_4546Diana waiting to hear her name

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DSC_4568Our great niece Katie receiving congratulations

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DSC_4665A hug from her mom

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DSC_4668Hugs from best friends

DSC_4669Her very best friend – Donovan

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DSC_4674Sharing the good news with another friend

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DSC_4687With her dad – our oldest son

DSC_4699With her mom

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DSC_4704Her youngest sister, Gloria

DSC_4712Her friends

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DSC_4748Another graduate wanted his picture taken with Diana

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DSC_4752With her grandparents

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DSC_4756It was a beautiful evening.

Congratulations, Diana.

We love you and believe God has great things planned for your future.

Never stop searching for God’s direction in your life.