They walked in tandem, each of the 93 students filing into the already crowded auditorium. With rich maroon gowns flowing and the traditional caps, they looked almost as grown up as they felt.
Dads swallowed hard behind brood smiles and moms freely brushed away tears. This class would not pray during the commencements... not by choice but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it.
The principal and several students were careful to stay within the guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the graduates or their families.
The speeches were nice but they were routine... until the final speech received a standing ovation. He stood still and silent for just a moment and then... it happened. All 92 students, every single one of them suddenly sneezed!!!
The student on stage simply looked at the audience and said "GOD BLESS YOU, each and everyone of you!" And he walked off stage...
The audience exploded into applause. The graduating class found a unique way to invoke God's blessing on their future with or without the court's approval.
*dedicated to my cynical Uncle Mike who I love very much even though we don't agree on "things".
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That is awesome. I love it!
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