Graduations

      It's the time of year for graduations, such a hopeful time anticipating the next phase of a student's life, perhaps college or perhaps into the working world. Last weekend I attended my grandson's graduation from the University of Southern Mississippi. We are all so proud of him! He has a job which he'll soon begin, and will be entering graduate school in the fall. The whole family gathered to watch him "walk for his diploma." Then we celebrated with a real down home catfish fry, with hush puppies and homemade potato salad. Yum! Lots of babies there, too, and a few cats and a dog. A four-generation family get-together.
      As in most families, there have been some rough times, but perseverance and hard work pay off. Not giving up is the key. Sometimes we need to pause to get our bearings, but if we don't quit we reach the goal. Ben did just that, kept his eye on the goal and finished with flying colors. Congratulations, Ben, and all the other graduates who have worked hard and achieved the goal.