Kelsey

It was so special to be at Kelsey's graduation.  It is hard to explain the feelings of being there or to even explain what Kelsey means to us.  Kelsey is... Kelsey.  She has no pretense, no malice, no prejudice... She is content just to be loved. Getting a smile or a hug or a kiss from her lights up the day.  

To her the day was likely just another day at school.  She probably didn't understand at all that she was being celebrated.  The graduation was for her and another young man in her class.  She was beautiful, he was ecstatic and full of smiles.

The Mattoon high school ROTC came

 The Star Spangled Banner was sung, the pledge was said 

 Sweet words were spoken of the 2 graduates, flowers, certificates and diplomas were handed out, a slide show was shown of different times in their lives

 Hugs and kisses were shared, tears fell, pictures were taken

 cake was eaten...

Thanks for sharing your special day with us, Kelsey.  You'll never know how much it means to us to have you for our friend.  We love you... :)