Friday, May 30, 2008

Graduation ISLAND STYLE!




I just wanted to share a few photos from tonight's graduation at Merritt Island High School. It was a beautiful night and a very proud moment for us! It was also amazing that Tristan and her family were able to come down and be here for graduation! It sure is fun to spend time with them! Thanks Grubb's and Hinshaw's for coming to Merritt Island!

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Graduation


What an amazing whirlwind of a weekend. We went to Ohio to celebrate graduation and visit with Shannon's parents. I think we attended 5 graduation parties, 2 church services, and played a great game of Rook with the Anderson's (the girls won by the way...CAW, CAW!!!) I realized this weekend how truly blessed we are with such an awesome support network of friends and family. It is so humbling to realize how unworthy we are of God's blessings, yet He blesses us anyway! We were definitely overwhelmed by the love and encouragement we received. I just wish I could give back in some way. Thanks to everyone who made this weekend special. Be confident that you are in our prayers! Your partnership in the gospel is such a blessing!

It was a great graduation present for Taylor to be able to spend the weekend with her friends and family! I was so proud of my niece's Breanna and Savannah and their achievements. Breanna gave the farewell address at graduation and did so well. I still can't figure out when they grew up. My favorite quote of the weekend was from one of Taylor's friends, David Lazar. He was looking through Breanna's scrapbook and the pictures of Taylor and Bre as they grew up. He said, "Boy, Taylor and Bre had some rough years, didn't they?" HAHAHAHAHA They sure did, but they have grown into beautiful young women with a real love for serving God. What more could we ask for?

Sunday, May 11, 2008

When did she grow up?




It seems like just yesterday she was rollerblading around the campground, having sleepovers with Tristan and learning all those math facts. Now she is a beautful woman ready to spread her wings and soar towards all her hopes and dreams. I know it sounds sappy, but it's the truth. I can remember when she was just entering her teenage years and she would cry every time she heard "Butterfly Kisses." I can't believe she is about to graduate and prepare to leave for college. This summer is going to be the hardest ever...knowing that when we return, she could possibly be moving away to start college. Time is so short..but thank you Lord for the time! Thank you Lord for allowing us the privilege of being her parents. We are truly blessed!!!

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Prayer Request

We found out this week that my(Shannon's) dad is in the hospital with kidney failure. He has scar tissue in his kidneys that has caused them to fail. Next week he will go to Mt. Carmel for a port to be placed in his arm to start kidney dialysis. He will need dialysis 3 days a week. Please pray for him and my mom. This will be difficult for them. Also pray that the Lord would become very real in their lives.