Ashley's Graduation

Hello there!!! =))) Okay so yesterday was a very, very busy but rewarding day!!! My friend Ashley, who is deaf, graduated high school yesterday! I am so proud of her!! She is an amazing girl and I lover her dearly. I first met her a few years back at church and had the opportunity to interpret for her during our services. Her family has welcomed me into their family and for that I am grateful. I felt like a proud big sister watching Ashley walk across that stage. During the ceremony, deaf interpreters were off to the right of the stage interpreting the ceremony for Ashley. I learned a few new words by watching them. I learned 'congratulations' 'prove' and another way to sign 'future', hehehehehe. After the graduation ceremony Aisha, "Joey"(Ashley's cousin) and myself drove Ashley to take pictures and to distract her from her surprise party that was taking place at the Golden Coral. We had a great time being silly and posing and just being girls, but it was super hot!!! hehehe, I say almost 100 yesterday?? I don't know, but I was burning up! =) Sacramento has finally welcomed Spring/Summer. Afterwards I drove her to the Golden Coral and boy was she surprised seeing everyone who attended. The party consisted of family, family friends, teachers, and interpreters. After eating, speeches were made, lots of hugs and congratulations took place and more pictures were taken. Aisha and I ended up doing a hands of praise song called "He made the Difference" and it was a blast! Being at the dinner, I was able to meet Ashley's interpreters who've helped her along the way to get her to where she is today. The deaf community is amazing and I am inspired to be apart of it! =)) I'm at work now, so I guess i better start working, hehehehe. Well I just want to say Congratulations Ashley!! I can't wait to see what God has in store for you!!! Love you girl!