June 5, 2016

  • Graduation

    My first prince, Noah graduated from High School with honors. My son Sayeed Ali, who is the School Board President, gave the commencement speech.  It was a wonderful evening. Sayeed spoke eloquently, and when Noah came up to the dais to receive the diploma, Sayeed hugged him. I cried. It was such a beautiful moment.  I am posting a few pictures here, so you can see how good everything looked on a perfect evening.

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    Shelley had to point him to me. It was a class of almost 500 students. Isn't he so handsome? All graduates walking to the podium in this shot.

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    Sayeed with the Superintendent of schools.

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    Sayeed speaking to the graduating class. It was an amazing speech, full of his own memories of his graduation from the same school, some funny quips and a little bit of advise. All said in a very heartfelt and moving speech.

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    Here is my darling prince on the way to receive his Diploma. Why do grandparents love their grandchildren so frikkin much?

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    Here's when I cried, and Dave who was sitting close by, also had tears in his eyes. Such a beautiful moment for the entire family who was in attendance for this great event. (all except baby Zain who was at home with the baby sitter, sleeping.)

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    After the ceremony.

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Comments (11)

  • All the smiles had me smiling as I scrolled through the photos! I love the one of Noah getting his hug from his uncle - wonderful that you captured the moment. Every year Mishawaka HS has their commencement outside and every year they have to make contingency plans in case it rains!! So good that the weather was so perfect!!

    • You know Val, I have looked at those photos so many times, and each time, I just smile and smile. I love the happy vibes all over. We were lucky this year with excellent weather. Often times we have had to go into the auditorium.

  • Congratulations to your little prince. He looks so happy. I love the picture with the pointing finger and his smile, and how special that your son was able to give the commencement speech.
    My son's high school graduation was also an outdoor ceremony, held on Thursday night. We celebrated going out to a buffet and then to see a movie. There were only 5 people at the show, including us.

    • Congratulations on your son's graduation. I too love that picture. His smile says it all. The pride, the relief, and happiness.

  • Yes, congratulations to the happy proud people! :) It looks like wonderful weather for a graduation. Blessings wished for you and yours.

  • Dr. Zakiah. I loved this. You have such a lovely family. You are super duper blessed.

    Frank

  • The fabulous first of many such moments, In-Shallah. I am glad that your son was the one seeing your grandson into the adult world. This truly looked to have been a blessed night.

  • Congrats to all, especially Noah and Sayeed. Fantastic photos.

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