Graduation Weekend 2013

gosmom
Sat, 18 May 2013 01:24:35 +0000

You all will probably be in South Bend as I write this…
Our oldest graduated last year. Sunday morning was in the 90’s!–thought I was going to melt. Take lots of water bottles, hats, sunscreen/sunglasses. You will be facing the sun.
(Had I been thinking, I would have taken wet washcloths for the back of my neck, arms, etc.) We arrived when doors opened–IIRC at 7:30. 4 hours in sun is a lot! They did have satellite viewing areas, and we did see a number of guests leave prior to finish.

Wear flats! Lots of steps in stadium. Order the box lunches to make your life easier. Or pre-order sandwiches from deli across street - sorry, forget the name, starts with M.

For Saturday mass…arrive EARLY!!! And wear flats. You will be walking up and down steps a number of times (getting in, communion, getting out). Enjoy the beauty of the occasion–nobody will be looking at your feet, unless you trip and fall! My favorite ceremony of the weekend.

Still tear up thinking about that weekend…and the whole ND experience. Life changing for our D–and us. While she is done, our hearts will always be there.
Love thee, Notre Dame!