There are moments in one's life when you sit back and you think "wow this is good this is really good and I am happy to be a small part in it." That is how it was about the graduation last night. Jayme is going back home due to family reasons and it was clear how in the 6 years that he has been there he has touched and changed so many lives. We all hope that we can be good enough to influence someone in the right direction and many times we do not see it, well last night Jayme saw it. Previous graduates and peer counselors came to wish him well and yes folks men do cry, even teenage boys. Jayme will be certainly missed and his replacement (who ever it may be) will have big shoes to fill I do not envy them.
Now back to the graduates, 3 young men graduated and what a pleasure it was to see them there and their families. Their moms went on the podium and all were emotional because they could see the change in their child. They see a future and they see a man coming into the world as an adult with values. I was touched to see this and then the after good bye party to Jayme well lets just say the night was a feel good night. If you get a chance please come by and see the next Gate Program Graduation which is scheduled for August 2nd. I promise you will leave with a feeling that there is good out there and we are a part of it.
Peace everyone - you know what I am saying Chonga?
- Dolores
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