Lent: Graduation

 Blessed are those

  who join in the festal walk. (Psalm 89:15)

Dear Abby,

Since we missed your Texas State University graduation due to COVID; Grammy and I were looking forward all the more to your Master’s graduation. But now we hear you won’t be able to join in the graduation ceremony; because Orientation to your Physician Assistant Program at Southern Alabama University starts the day before. That’s not fair. We were hoping to celebrate with you and see you walk in your festal Master’s Robe with those dangling sleeves swaying in the breeze.

We will figure out a celebration date of our own. Maybe Grammy and I will make a trip out to Mobile and see your new digs. The Bible makes provision for those who can’t make it to the big festivals:

If you can’t make it to the festival; you may sell the tithe portion of your crops and herds. Use the money to buy anything you want: cattle, sheep, wine, or beer—anything that looks good to you. You and your family can then feast in the Presence of the Lord, your God, and have a good time (Dt 14:24-26).

That’s what we will do—a family celebration in your new home.