Promoted

Lily Grace promoted from elementary to middle school today and we couldn't be more proud of her. She has worked hard and had such a great attitude about school and it has all paid off.

Lily had to prepare a fifth grade reflections assignment which summed up what she learned from being at her elementary. She brainstormed many ideas and even started a few before abandoning them to something else. Finally she had an idea that she felt would best express how she feels about her education. She compared the human heart to her school. She wrote a poem and an essay about how the heart and her elementary are alike.

She worked very hard and her hard work paid off. Her paper was chosen above all the other students in her class to be read at her promotion ceremonies today. She read her paper in front of an auditorium full of her fellow students and their families. We were very surprised. Lily found out just before she walked with her class into the ceremony.

We are so proud of her and her desire to do her best and think things through.

Lily is such a delight. She always has a smile and is willing to help. She is thoughtful and considerate to her little brothers. She reaches out to others and shares all that she has with them. She is a beautiful light that brightens everyone's day. I am grateful to have her in my life.

I was watching Lily and as she approached the adults she looked them in the eye with a big smile, sharing all her joy, gratitude and love with them. We are so proud of you Lily. You are a beautiful young lady.