After 7 wonderful years, our world came crashing down when we learned that Incarnation Catholic School was being closed for Trent's 8th grade year. Instead of starting 8th grade with excitement and happiness, we began the year here at our new school, St. Damian's, broken hearted and filled with much trepidation, anger, sadness, loneliness and above all loss of faith. Our bitterness began to slowly melt away as we woke up early one morning and saw a "Welcome to St. Damian's School Family" sign on our front lawn. The first few days of school were rocky at best, but accommodations for Trent's physical disability were addressed and handled professionally and timely. Parents and students welcomed us with open arms. Trent quickly was accepted by his peers and made many friends. Faculty and Priests went out of their way to soothe our wounds and make us feel at home. A hug was never far away. Parishioners at Sunday Mass began to recognize us and smile or offer us a seat. The real turning point was the 8th grade play. The camaraderie between the students in the cast and the memories made during the whole play process, have permanently erased any residual ugliness looming within us from our school closing. Confirmation was the next big event and it did not disappoint. The students were well prepared and all took the commitment seriously. The ceremony was carried out with the utmost of reverence and love. We all know that everything happens for a reason. God makes no mistakes. We no longer ask God WHY he took away Incarnation Catholic School; instead we praise and thank God for our St. Damian School Family. The education, faith, love, sense of community, friendship and above all the INCLUSION at St. Damian's had made an indelible mark on our hearts. Thank you for having us. Together we can go make a difference in the world. We are so proud to be a part of the St. Damian Graduation Class of 2019. .
We have no regrets, only love and gratitude,
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