Day 30: The End of One and a Beginning of Another

There really aren't words to express the goodness, grace and mercy God has showered on our family.  God is always good and gracious, but we have been able to enjoy He love shown in these ways.  So amazing and we are so very thankful.

Yesterday, June 2.  It poured rain around 3pm, then cleared up an hour later.  We drove to Jiffy Lube Arena at 6:15 for Wyatt's graduation which started at 7pm--got there just in time.  The two adult speakers were short and encouraging.  The two student speakers were short but didn't inspire very much.  There were 796 students receiving diplomas--it took and hour and 15 minutes for all of them to walk to get their diplomas, during which time there was another downpour for about 20 minutes.  The arena was covered and the coolness was refreshing.  The drive home was surprisingly easy.  Our Wyatt is officially a high school graduate!! We are so proud.

Today, June 3.  We woke up to a typical summer Klamath day-low 60s, not much humidity.  We all got to Manassas National Battlefield Park, location for Wyatt's swearing into the Coast Guard at the 10:30 start time.  It was very humbling and emotional watching Lucas remind us what it means to serve in the armed forces and then to administer the oath to Wyatt.  A precious, memorable time.  Wyatt is officially enlisted in the Coast Guard with an active duty date of August 16.  

The rest of the morning and afternoon were spent doing day-to-day things.  Wyatt's friend Anne was with us for a while but had to go to work.  It was nice meeting her. This evening we had a wonderful meal including brisket on the Traeger, lots of left overs that needed to be eaten because of our trip tomorrow, and cake, cards and gifts--Wyatt's graduation party. It was just  the 8 of us and the adopted Virginia gramma (Barbara) for dinner.  She truly is part of the Ritter family and everyone is grateful for her.

Thank you, thank you Jesus for blessing us so abundantly.