Graduation

Rob walked for his graduation yesterday. For the last week, the family tried to come up with solutions on how to make the day enjoyable for Bob. Finally, after many different ideas, we decided to just bite the bullet and do the day as best we could.

Friday, we made sure that Bob got lots of exercise, rest, and was ready mentally for the big day. Saturday, we started the day at 5:30 and everyone got up, dressed, and out the door. I actually packed a suit case for Bob with everything I could think of that might be needed on the big day. Bob did great for the ride over to Melbourne, a large breakfast, and getting settled for the ceremony.

Before the ceremony, he got a little concerned about the crowd of people, and bathroom issues. We assured him that he would be fine, and we wouldn’t leave him. He was fine for the ceremony and afterwards with lots of photos. Then it was the trip home. We wanted to get back to Orlando and eat at a nice restaurant ending the day with a family dinner. Bob got himself worked up and wanted to go home. Pooh!

Well, at least he lasted half the day. We really couldn’t ask more than that. Even though I got a little miffed with the situation, I got over it as the night wore on. I thought, “Why can’t you just give your son one day?” Rob, talked to me that night and explained that his dad gave all he could and I knew he was probably right.

We dropped Sarah and Bob off at the house and Pat, Tina, Rob and I went to have a nice dinner. Then Pat and Tina surprised us with a new fire pit for the back yard. How cool was that? We sat by the fire pit, made smores, and enjoyed the last of the evening. Bob even came out and sat by the fire. It was the perfect ending to an almost perfect day!

Bob recovered from his busy day and spent Sunday watching football, his favorite pastime thing to do. We are thankful he got to attend his son’s graduation and we got some great photos and memories that will stay with us forever.

Christmas is right around the corner. We hope you all are getting your shopping done. Happy Hanukkah to everyone! May the light of God shine through each and every one of you, just like it burned for eight days in the temple.