Power of Speech
Aug 22, 2012
The graduation commenced as one of the nursing instructors delivered a very warm welcome and congratulatory speech followed by a tear spilling prayer. After acknowledgements were made, I delivered my speech.
I wish I could say that I prepared my speech far in advanced, but I didn’t. Several days before the graduation, I tried to write the speech but was never satisfied with the final product. The morning of the graduation, I thought long and hard about what message I wanted to deliver. The theme that came to my mind was inspiration, so I poured out my heart.
While I was delivering my speech, I saw many graduates, instructors and audience members with tears streaming down their cheeks. It was in that moment that I realized my speech contained a powerful and inspiring message.
I will forever be grateful to Melanie Reeves for selecting me to be a part of this celebration. This experience moved me more than words can ever express. I was an outsider looking in and truly appreciated the love that radiated between the graduates and their teachers.
Truly an amazing experience for me!
-“Jellie”