{Once upon a time I gave a speech}
I had the privilege to be one of the speakers at my graduation ceremony. I was beyond nervous, but excited to take the opportunity to share a message that is so important for everyone! I am thankful for the way the Lord gave me not only the strength to get up in front of all of the people there, but also for my parents and the wisdom they have poured into my life over the years, they helped me so much when it came to writing this. ~ Graduates! Today has come at last. Friends and family, welcome. Thank you for being here to celebrate with us! This is a big, exciting day. I am 18 years old. I am pretty young, yet, I have been taught so much. I have even managed to learn quite a bit. Enough, in fact, to graduate from high school! I learned how to say the alphabet, add numbers, spell words, read books, write essays, perform experiments, and find x or y. I’ve also realized several important things have given me the proper perspective for today, the day we are celebrated for our acco