Graduation
My oldest daughter graduated this week – received her degree in nursing – completed the academic work for her chosen career path – now has to study for her certification – I think that’s what they call it – mission not complete just yet – soon though – no doubt she’ll pass that too and then excel throughout her life in helping others through nursing. As she moves out of the college environment and into her profession, I have this incredible sense of awe for her because I know she’s going to be just a bit outside the box (always has been) and just a bit aggressive in her actions and her words (always has been). I’m thinking and definitely hoping that she follows her heart and lives up to what Clara Barton long ago said – “I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past.” Clara Barton of course founded the American Red Cross. She defied the precedent and improved the past. What a great challenge for us all. And what a great charge to my daughter as she now takes the years of learning and applies that learning to the betterment of all mankind. I love you sweetie…defy the tyranny of precedent…believe in something better and make the world better for all of us!