The Growing Caldwell Family

Sarah Graves was excited to learn that they take a class retreat and her grade went to a conference center in North Georgia.  Early start to meet the bus! Her choir tour and mission trip experiences came in handy when packing.  They are off! The highlight was the wave pool on the property. The waves could get really big! She came home tired but felt she knew her classmates better.   

Even though she was technically a graduate, Sarah Graves wanted to go back for one last May Day and time with friends. I am so proud of how well she knows herself and is not afraid to plan for the future she wants! Hoping we all get a summer to relax before we take on the challenge of establishing our family at a new school!   

This last day was bittersweet for sure. Charlie is excited about the potential of a new school, but definitely feeling the tug of wanting to stay where it is familiar and he has friends. Last days can be hard, especially when you had a great year. Even when you know you will see the friends again, it will never be the same. as it was. We will definitely miss these friendly carpool drop offs with wacky hats and Ms. Ford's exuberant, "Hola!" every morning! This last drop off was definitely memorable!  

After much anticipation, the big day of eighth grade graduation arrived! Bittersweet to watch as friends and teachers all celebrated one more time with parents and friends there to watch and cheer! Sarah Graves and Alyssa Sarah Graves and Lovie took a moment to enjoy Lovie's pew one more time. After years of joining the kids for chapel, this was a big milestone for her too! It was so sweet that Charlie could acolyte for his sister's graduation.  All three fifth grade siblings served during graduation.  Chaplain Porter Cade really knows how to connect with them.  Father Brian has known Sarah Graves since infancy. Ms. Shamanski has been a gift to our family and such a help throughout the years. She was meant for the role she has.  Big smile! I would say she is proud and happy! All the girls! What better way to say happy graduation, than new spirit wear for your new school! As though a reminder from God, a woman out for a walk in the neighborhood saw Sarah Graves openin...