In the past two weeks, three very special people have marked the commencement of the next stage of their lives.

Andrew Smiles, my son, received a Bachelors of Arts from the College of Wooster and is deciding whether to pursue a masters degree in environmental sustainability.

Benjamin Brewer graduated from Huntsville High School and will become a Boilermaker at Purdue University this fall.

Taylor Elliot received a Bachelors of Arts from Hanover College and will be moving to Switzerland.

Congratulations to each of you! May you find contentment and peace in whatever you do. And thank you for your friendship.