Hi Friends! Today is our last day of school here. It is Diana's last day of Junior Year and Eva's last day of 5th grade.
You know what that means. It is time for the obligatory chalk board photos of course ;)
Diana described this year as the hardest year of her life...and yet, the best year of her life. She overcame a heartbreak...major heartbreak...life changing for her. She was a warrior dealing with a newly diagnosed disability...and she proved all the doubters wrong and ended up with a stellar GPA and high honors for all quarters but one. Her course load was rigorous including 1 AP class and 1 Honors class. Next year, she is doing even more! She joined varsity cheer and thrived. It was so fun to observe all of her hard work from the sidelines and more importantly, the joy that the sport and team brought her. She has come so far and we are so proud and happy for her!
Eva described this year as funny, somewhat challenging and fun. She said she knows she will cry really hard today because she loves her class so much and feels they are so close. It is funny, because I had the same exact experience in 5th grade. It must be the age. She was blessed with finding her best friend this year...right in her class...and we are thrilled that the school put them together next year. They are so good for each other! She overcame a major challenge that affected our whole family...one that involved fear and harassment but we are thankful for a wonderful school system and police force that helped protect us. It wasn't an easy year but we were proud of how Eva conducted herself and never changed her kind ways. We always tell her never to change...well maybe when she is talking back and extra grumpy but hey...happens to the best of us ;) So proud of this little lady!
May this summer bring dreams...fun and lots of wonderful memories my loves! XOXO
6 comments:
It's interesting how both of your girls overcame challenges (how scary the one sounds :() this school year and proved how resilient they are. Congrats to them for their school year ending on positive notes. Love the pics and I hope you guys have the BEST summer- I'll be along for the digital ride, hehe.
I don't know your girls at all, but I'm proud of them as well, for all they've overcome! Mama Bear instincts are real, are they not? I'm glad that they're where they are today: victorious in the battles they fought this year. I'm sure they'll be stronger than ever because of what they had to do to get here today. I hope they have a great last day! And sweet Eva...I always used to cry over that as well. I'm so glad she has a best friend!
Aw, it sounds like they both worked so hard and overcame quite a bit this year. Wishing them a wonderful and relaxing summer!
It sounds like it was a challenging year, but one that they came out stronger for. They are resilient and have such a strong mama supporting them!
So glad your sweet girls have come out stronger and smiling after such a hard year. That have a great momma to cheer them on! Happy summer!
Aww! What wonderful photos!
Your girls sound like amazing young ladies, both overcoming challenges and difficult times. Sorry it was a tough year for them but you must be so proud of what they have achieved.
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