Kara's Soft Words

Recently, I had the privilege of serving as the Commencement Speaker for Wye River Upper School (Centreville, MD). I hope these words inspire and encourage you. And yes- I've written about lemonade before 😏 . Feel free to check out Strawberry Lemonade (2013) . -------- Good Evening, Mrs. ___, Mrs. ___, Trustees, teachers, families, friends, and most of all- our 2020 graduates. It is an honor to be with you, tonight. While none of us expected the circumstances that we are currently facing, I truly believe these last few months have represented a significant lesson. . . Sometimes LIFE simply does not go according to our plan. Sometimes it is full of unexpected twists and turns. One of my mentors recently posted a thought that I would like to share with you. “It’s not about the hand you are dealt; it’s the cards you choose to play.” That is the basis of tonight’s speech. Many of you already know me but for those who are unfamiliar, please allow me to provid