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Julian on the left.  the boys have been best friends since grade school.  through his decision to home school,  through covid.  Through and up to his 8th grade when he'd always said he'd return to public school,  which he did.  we were some worried.  He was not.  and this year,  his freshman year of high school,  here he is.   The self he has created and continues to create,  at the end of this week attending the Top Ten Awards Ceremony ,   as one of the top ten academic students  of his class.  

This is her  Quenceanera,  in Hispanic cultures,  a Celebration marking a 15 year old girl's birthday into womanhood. (and we can let this sink in)

Best friends.  and it continues.

 

 

 

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14 responses to “best friends”

  1. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Grace, The beauty in a close friendship…priceless.
    I keep deleting my other words…don’t feel right for so many thoughts.
    (((hugs)))

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  2. grace Forrest Avatar
    grace Forrest

    yes…there are a zillion things to think and i do…keep
    looking at this pic, keep thinking
    a zillion
    and all the while all the rest is going on, all the
    grief and horror,
    but then, this. the other reality of being 15
    it was the boy on the right’s mom who took this pic

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  3. grace Forrest Avatar
    grace Forrest

    all three of them are 15

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  4. grace Forrest Avatar
    grace Forrest

    i am curious about her family. an old tradition, new times
    it was held at the town convention center. the dinner from 4 to 8
    dance from 8 to 12 formal invitations with roses

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  5. grace Forrest Avatar
    grace Forrest

    julian’s a private person, chintzy with details.

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  6. Mo Crow Avatar
    Mo Crow

    Julian is 15!!! Time flies on such swift wings…

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  7. Liz A Avatar
    Liz A

    Julian looks so wonderfully within himself … all of them do, in fact … their generation has so much to offer in a future where much will be needed … but for now I hope they have fun just being themselves

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  8. Marti Avatar
    Marti

    Long ago I wrote that Julian would be just fine, an old soul who would venture forth and shine, when he felt he was ready. He is so ready;he shines as does this friendship as does this so very dear coming of age event for the lovely young woman and Julian is a part of it.
    When the world is too much with us, looking at this photo, thinking of my grandchildren, my worry is lessened for this generation soars but they also have their feet firmly on the ground, their heads and hearts knowing what matters and they will go forth, shining their lights, illuminating us all with the wonder and solidness of their beings.

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  9. Yvette Avatar
    Yvette

    Thank for this picture
    A happy one
    🍀

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  10. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    Marti~ And how will they differ coming of age in this time vs coming of age in a time with less turmoil…you’ve made me wonder this.

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  11. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    First visit, I was concentrating on Julian…this time I look longer at her in her confident, almost sassy self. When I was that age, my ‘godmother’ loved to tell me how sassy I was. It was a compliment. 😁 The boys look rather sure of themselves in this tradition infused moment, while she is holding the reins on this day.
    Such a lifting and beautiful pic ❤️

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  12. CatherinE Avatar
    CatherinE

    They all look great – young and full of promise. That’s quite a dress!

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  13. Peggy McG Avatar
    Peggy McG

    What Grownup looks they all carry!

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  14. Saskia van Herwaarden Avatar
    Saskia van Herwaarden

    they look wonderfully confident and congratulations to you and them
    Julian’s ability to choose and decide what’s best for him is mind-blowing.
    [ My mind started racing and began questioning our boys’ upbringing; I think a lot of societal pressures stem from fear, not a lot of good comes from decisions based on fear…]

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