This past week was a busy one! We, not only had 4 showings, but Brittany had SENIOR WEEK at her school. Each day, all 800+ seniors got to dress up in different outfits and they provided doughnuts for breakfast and ice cream after school. Here's how she looked on Greek Day. We constructed her toga from a king-size pillowcase and I think it turned out pretty snazzy.
Thursday was the Senior Walk. Hundreds of parents lined the hallways of the high school to see all the seniors walk in their caps and gowns. I was prepared to cry some crocodile tears, but, miracle of miracles, I didn't shed a single one! Can you believe it? I definitely think God gave me the strength I needed to get through it with flying colors. There was a moment when "Pomp and Circumstance" began to play over the intercom and I got a lump in my throat, but I held it together. Yay ME! :) Here's a shot I took of her as she was passing by.
This one was taken by a good friend of mine, Margaret...I really love how she captured her bubbly personality!
After the Senior Walk, all the kids and volunteer parents headed over to the football stadium for the Senior Carnival from 10-2. It was so much fun for everyone, parents included! The kids had a blast just lettin' loose! Here's Brittany trying to convince Patrick to do the Electric Slide with her. He, finally, caved...and it wasn't pretty! LOL! Poor guy...or maybe poor Brittany! I suppose it all depends on your perspective. :) I'm just so glad I was able to be a part of it all!
On another note, Brittany ended up doing well in the Region 7-AAAAA Track and Field Championships. In the 1600m, she placed 7th overall and ended up beating Alicia by a second! She sprinted in to the finish like she was on a mission!:) She PR'd with a time of 5:31 and set the Senior Record for that event! In the 3200m, she placed 6th overall with a time of 12:00 flat. It wasn't the time she was hoping for, but the wind was gusting like you wouldn't believe and it was cold and misting rain. Definitely not ideal running conditions. Oh, well...she ended her high school running career with 5 school records to her name! What a great journey it's been!
Brittany and Alicia haven't spoken to each other in over a week now. It really is sad. They've been best friend since freshman year and have never gone this long without communicating. As I mentioned before, it's all because Brittany confronted Alicia about something she did that she didn't approve of...and Alicia turned on her because of it. Brittany has shown more character and humility in this past week than ever before and I couldn't be more proud of her. Only time will tell if their friendship can be repaired. Please say a prayer that she'll continue to stand strong on her morals and values.
It's a rainy Monday here. I just might have to crawl back into bed and pull the covers over my head. Oh, how blissful that would be!
