My son and his friends had their 8th grade celebration today. Recently you have heard me mention a happening. A happening, in its essence is an an event or performance that is not expected. Today it was the usual routine of recognitions and awards for the class of 2014. And then ithappened.....something unexpected....unusual.... Several months ago this group of young adults lost their friend and classmate Steven Alden. So.... when the class got together at the end of today's celebration [at the urging of Ms Hunter] to sing, it became very clear to me that this was a happening. Today the class of 2014 showed how close they have become....they have a strength and a bond that may have gone unnoticed by some of the family and friends that attended today's 8th grade celebration. The group sang several songs but the first one they sang had the most meaning....Lean On Me.....
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain We all have sorrow But if we are wise We know that there's always tomorrow Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna need Somebody to lean on.....
Sometimes in our lives we all have pain