A 99-year-old woman becomes a high school graduate eight decades after leaving school. Georgia McGarry never got the chance to hold a diploma with her class of 1944. Instead, she left school to help support her family by working at a pharmacy during World War II. But, the dream of graduating high school has always stayed with her. She knew supporting her family was more important and sacrificed her academic ambitions. 

Her dream of graduating never faded; it was something she longed to complete, and recently, to a special friend, her dream finally happened. A ceremony was held in Georgia’s honor. Surrounded by friends and family, she was presented with her diploma. She was so thankful her friends and family witnessed the special moment. 

“It means an awful lot because that’s been a long time ago to 1944,” she remarked, expressing her heartfelt gratitude.

This milestone moment was made possible thanks to her sweet friend Marie, who had worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that Georgia’s long-held dream came true. Marie said, “It was something she regretted her whole life and being 99-years-old, I thought it was important she get her diploma. 

Georgia’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to pursue our dreams and that God’s plans are always in his perfect timing. As Psalm 33:11 reminds us, “But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.”

Georgia’s dreams remind us to never give up hope on a dream, even if its eight decades in the making. Her diploma represents more than academic achievement; it’s a dream come true and proof that age really is just a number. We’re never too old to achieve our dreams.

Psalm 33:11 reminds us, “But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.